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Day 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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Barbara Sananowicz, Staff Nurse and Research Champion

Last updated on Friday, August 30, 2024

Barbara Sananowicz told us about how she became one of the Trust’s first Research Champions. What is your job role?I’m a staff nurse on WUTH’s Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU). I joined the unit during the COVID-19 pandemic, so I’ve been here five years now. What sparked your interest in becomi...

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Prehabilitation

Last updated on Wednesday, June 26, 2024

Pre-operative rehabilitation, otherwise known as Prehabilitation or Prehab, is best described as a form of healthcare, which starts before a planned medical or surgical intervention, to reduce the impact of that intervention on patients’ overall health and reduce recovery time. Prehabilitation in...

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Christine McGuinness officially opens Sensory Suite at Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Friday, March 17, 2023

A new sensory suite to help adults with autism who are undergoing elective surgery has been officially opened at Arrowe Park Hospital by campaigner Christine McGuinness. The unit is the first of its kind in the North West of England that has been set up specifically for adult patients with autis...

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What to do if your Orthosis needs repair

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Please keep your orthoses in good repair.  If the orthosis you have been provided with breaks or becomes worn contact the department by using the contact details to the left of this page regarding its repair. For example, if you have received footwear you can drop them into the department to be r...

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Further assessment

Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020

Some patients also need to be assessed by a Consultant Anaesthetist. Where possible assessments are carried out by telephone or video to reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19. However, a few patient may still need to be seen in the clinic.

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Understanding your appointment letter

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

We know sometimes it can be difficult to understand who you are seeing at your appointment, particularly as we have lots of different staff in our team. Please consult your letter which will tell you which clinician you have an appointment with.  

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