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Why do people feel chronic / persistent pain? (long term pain)
Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025
We know that many patients who come to the Wirral Chronic Pain Service have been experiencing pain for longer than 3 months. We are also aware that many patients have had long journeys before being referred to this service, being sent for lots of medical investigations, which might still be on...
read moreHelen Clarry, Histopathology Healthcare Scientist Professional Manager
Last updated on Tuesday, February 11, 2025
At school enjoyed science, especially human science, and when I was looking at university courses, I liked the sound of biomedical science (BMS) because it was as much about biology as medicine. BMS covers four pathology disciplines - histology (the study of tissue), microbiology (the study of m...
read moreEpilepsy
Last updated on Wednesday, April 14, 2021
The children's epilepsy nurse specialist supports families of children with epilepsy by acting as a link between hospital, school and home. If your child has a seizure or other episode of collapse, he/she may be seen first in clinic by the epilepsy nurse who may arrange further investigations be...
read moreBacteriology
Last updated on Friday, February 26, 2021
The Microbiology service examines swabs, pus, body fluids, sputum, faeces and urine for the presence of infection and disease causing bacteria. Through association with other laboratories it is able to offer a comprehensive service. Antimicrobial Therapy and Clinical Consultation When...
read moreInpatient surgery
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You will be provided with a bedside locker on the ward but space is limited so please don’t bring more than needed. Please bring belongings in a zipped medium sized bag rather than a large suitcase. Please use the following as a checklist: Admission letter Dressing gown/slippers Hearing aid...
read moreWirral residents urged to contact NHS 111, visit a pharmacy or contact their GP if it’s not a health emergency
Last updated on Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The NHS on the Wirral is currently facing a huge demand for its services, with pressure being experienced across the entire system from GPs to the hospital Emergency Department, and local people are urged to consider the most appropriate options available for their health care. A large number...
read moreNational Healthcare Science Week: Blood sciences laboratory Arrowe Park Hospital
Last updated on Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Our blood sciences department includes clinical biochemistry, haematology and transfusion. It provides blood science services to our hospital and community healthcare providers. Clinical biochemistry Clinical chemistry is the analysis of blood and other biological fluids to help the diagnosis o...
read moreKeep A&E free for emergencies this winter
Last updated on Friday, December 24, 2021
In an emergency call 999 Did you know that you can avoid waiting in A&E by going to one of the Walk-in Centres or Urgent Treatment centres? Conditions that can be treated include: Infections Rashes Burns Strains Ear ache Cold symptoms Minor cuts, wounds and wound dressing Women an...
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