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Treatment of lymphoedema
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for lymphoedema, and treatment varies depending on the severity. Treatment plans will be individually devised and may consist of: skin care, exercise, Simple lymphatic drainage/manual lymphatic drainage, a specialist technique to help with lymph drainage,...
read moreResults of the Friends and Family Test Cards
Last updated on Tuesday, March 12, 2024
What is Friends and Family Test (FFT)? The FFT is a quick anonymous survey that allows patients to give feedback on NHS services they have received. It asks "Overall, how was your experience of our service?" with responses ranging from very good to very poor. Patients can also leave comments exp...
read morePneumonia
Last updated on Thursday, August 8, 2024
About Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or both lungs, usually caused by infection. Around 1 in 20 patients (5%) who are admitted to hospital with pneumonia have a heart attack or stroke within three months. Aspirin has been used for decades to reduce the chance of having a heart attack or...
read morePrepare for an appointment
Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018
Where do I go for my appointment? / Attending your appointment You will receive a confirmation letter with details of which department to attend. If you arrive by ambulance you will be taken to the correct department. Please report to the receptionist 10 minutes before your appointment time (unl...
read moreTiny Stars are twinkling again
Last updated on Wednesday, September 22, 2021
The WUTH Charity Tiny Stars appeal was boosted last weekend, with 130 brave fundraisers abseiling from the roof of Arrowe Park Hospital including those who attended. Tiny Stars is the hospital charity’s special £1m appeal to improve facilities for new born babies. Launching the event, quite lite...
read moreEndometriosis
Last updated on Monday, May 24, 2021
What we do Our Women and Children’s Hospital provides a specialist Endometriosis Service. The unit is a nationally accredited centre for the treatment of endometriosis and performs extensive surgical procedures in this speciality. Many surgeons within the unit have specialist interests in lap...
read moreAbout Drugs
Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2018
Classes of Drugs Stimulants - drugs that stimulate the central nervous system. Typically, an individual under the influence of a stimulant may be talkative, appear confident, appear to have lots of energy, have difficulty resting and be 'on the go'. Examples include amphetamine, cocaine powder (...
read moreDay case journey
Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020
After your procedure, you will be taken from theatre into the recovery area where a nurse will look after you until you are not too sleepy and also fairly pain free. The anaesthetist will have given you painkillers and anti-sickness medication during surgery to ensure that you are comfortable af...
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