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What is Tuberculosis (TB)?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. TB primarily affects the lungs, but it can also affect any other organ or part of the body. There are two types of TB. Active TB and Latent TB. A person with ACTIVE TB will: Feel ill...

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Musculoskeletal Service

Last updated on Monday, December 2, 2024

All referrals to services to treat musculoskeletal conditions are sent to the Wirral Integrated Musculoskeletal (MSK) Triage Service. This is a specialist service for patients aged 16 or over which consists of therapists and doctors who all specialise in MSK medicine. Musculoskeletal conditions...

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Arrowe Park Hospital

Last updated on Tuesday, April 11, 2023

If you are a patient or a visitor to Arrowe Park Hospital, this section has useful information included in it. Please choose a subject from the menu on the left to find out more. Arrowe Park Road Upton Wirral CH49 5PE Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust comprises Arrowe Par...

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FAQ

Last updated on Monday, August 3, 2020

Will I be able to volunteer immediately? Unfortunately not, there are a number of pre-employment checks that we must do which can take several weeks to complete. You will not be able to volunteer until this process has been completed. As part of the recruitment process, this Trust, in line with...

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What is lymphoedema?

Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020

Lymphoedema is a long term (chronic) condition that manifests itself as swelling which has been present for more than 3 months.  It can affect any body part, but is mostly seen in arms and legs.  It can be due to: Primary lymphoedema which is a failure in the lymphatic system which often is pr...

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Change an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Reminder service/Confirmation service To reduce waiting times and provide a more efficient service we have introduced a reminder service for some specialties. You may be contacted approximately 7 days before your appointment and asked to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to attend the...

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Change an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

Reminder service/Confirmation service To reduce waiting times and provide a more efficient service we have introduced a reminder service for some specialties. You may be contacted approximately 7 days before your appointment and asked to confirm your attendance. If you are not able to attend the...

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Anaemia

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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