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Community Paediatrics
Last updated on Thursday, August 24, 2023
Community paediatricians typically see children and young people aged 0 – 16 years old, but those aged 16 – 19 years old, may be referred if they have a learning disability and in special education. Community Paediatrics is the care of children outside hospital. Our Team is made up of a group of...
read moreBefore your assessment
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
If you do not have a home computer or phone suitable for video conferencing please ask any friends and family if they can help you with this. If local COVID-19 guidance allows friends and family may be able to help set this up on the day to reduce your COVID-19 exposure travelling to and from ho...
read moreMaking arrangements
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
General advice Let your relatives/friends/neighbours know when your surgery is taking place Nominate a family member or friend to be your carer for when you return home Check your diary and cancel any appointments Inform your place of work If you receive regular support at home from Social...
read moreCommunity - Continuing Care Service
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
The service offers community support to children with complex health needs from 0-19 years, with various levels of dependency. The level of support offered is based around the individual needs of the child and family. The aim of a support package is to assist mum, dad, families and carers in th...
read moreFacilities
Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018
The Arrowe Park House provides accommodation for up to 28 people, 365 days of the year: All bedrooms are furnished to the highest standards with ensuite bathroom Bedrooms comfortably accommodate 4 adults Each bedroom has its own internal telephone, so the wards are able to contact families a...
read moreProcedures
Last updated on Monday, May 20, 2024
An endoscopy is a medical procedure that involves the use of an instrument called an endoscope to examine the interior of the body. The endoscope is a flexible tube with a light and camera attached to it that can be inserted into the body through natural openings, such as the mouth, nose, or bott...
read moreAlcohol intake
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Drinking alcohol affects your body’s ability to fight infection, stop bleeding and heal wounds/ prevent wound breakdown. It is therefore very important to cut down or stop drinking before surgery. Stopping for just 2 weeks pre-operatively will improve your body’s response to surgery. Stopping...
read moreAnaemia
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Anaemia happens when the number of healthy red blood cells in your body is too low. Red blood cells carry oxygen to all of the body’s tissues, so a low red blood cell count indicates that the amount of oxygen in your blood is lower than it should be. Anaemia can be due to many causes but a commo...
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