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Infections

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

MRSA swabs All patients are screened for MRSA bacteria (Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus) as routine. A nasal and groin swab will be taken by the assessment nurse and sent to the laboratory. You will only be contacted by the hospital if your results are positive for MRSA. This contact...

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Noise Barrier

Last updated on Wednesday, August 15, 2018

NoiseBarrier NoiseBarrier is a re-usable ear plug which is customised to your ears giving exceptional comfort and a perfect fit. Because NoiseBarrier contains a little filter, only the harmful levels of noise are blocked. This means the sound you want to hear passes through at a comfortable, saf...

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WUTH Dissent

Last updated on Sunday, March 17, 2024

We want to hear about your experience as a patient  This hospital is committed to listening and responding to patient experience feedback and regularly conducts surveys to find out what patients think. If you are selected to take part in one of these surveys we may contact you by phone, text me...

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Tag:   Dissent (3)     Surveys (3)     survey (10)     corporate (2)     feedback (28)    

Procedures

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...

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Skin (dermatology) cancer

Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024

The dermatology service has four consultant dermatologists, speciality doctors and rotating specialist registrars along a skin cancer clinical nurse specialist. The dermatology department is situated at Clatterbridge Hospital and has an out-patient department that provides outpatient clinics, m...

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Tag:   dermatology (7)     Dermatologists (2)     skin (8)     mole (3)     uneven (1)     carcinoma (2)     basal (2)     hand (3)     arm (1)     back (1)     face (3)     neck (4)     stomach (3)     scalp (1)     biopsy (3)     chemotherapy (3)    

Remember: A&E is for emergencies and life threatening illnesses only

Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018

When you're unwell, sometimes choosing the right service to help treat you can feel confusing or worrying. No one wants to waste NHS resources, so knowing who to see in order to help you can be useful, especially at a time when you're feeling poorly. Below are the services you have to choose from...

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Tag:   nhs (3)     emergency (12)     options (1)     services (4)     pharmacy (5)     GP (5)     walk in (1)     walk-in (2)     a&e (4)     self medication (1)     home care (9)    

Self-care at home

Last updated on Monday, April 30, 2018

Self-care is the best choice to treat minor illnesses and injuries. A large range of common illnesses and injuries can be treated at home simply with over-the-counter medicines and plenty of rest. Winter conditions can be seriously bad for our health, especially for people aged 65 or over, and p...

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Tag:   home care (9)     bed rest (1)     fluids (1)     cold (1)     flu (1)     rest (1)     self care (1)    

Annual Reports

Last updated on Friday, June 30, 2023

Annual Reports So you can see what’s been happening in our Trust, we produce an annual report and accounts at the end of each financial year.  We think it’s important you have access to this information as it shows how we’re performing and how we’ve spent our money. Our annual reports for the...

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