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Marine Lake Medical Centre, West Kirby Concourse

Last updated on Wednesday, August 1, 2018

To find the Audiology and Hearing Aid Department, please ask at reception for directions to Room 12.  Batteries Only - Hearing Aid Record Book ( Brown Book ) required If you only require Batteries and no other repair / attention, an appointment is not necessary; batteries are available from Mon...

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October-April

Last updated on Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Trainees will be introduced to clinical work at ward level under the supervision of their allocated clinical tutor (a senior pharmacist) learning more about the role of the pharmacist and gaining basic clinical experience.  A structured training programme ensures they develop the fundamental clin...

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Visiting

Last updated on Thursday, October 30, 2025

Information about visiting is shown below.  Visiting on wards is from 2pm to 7pm, with the exception of Ward 32 and Critical Care which are as follows: Critical Care Unit is strictly two visitors for one hour per day which needs to pre-booked with the unit (please see the Critical Care sect...

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When to visit a pharmacy

Last updated on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Pharmacists and chemists play a key role in providing quality healthcare to patients. Working in the community, primary care and hospitals, pharmacists use their clinical expertise together with their practical knowledge to ensure the safe supply and use of medicines by patients and members of th...

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Colposcopy

Last updated on Monday, June 23, 2025

Colposcopy is a detailed examination of the cervix using a special microscope called a colposcope. It is required as part of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme to investigate women who have had abnormal cervical smears and to help decide if treatment is needed.  Most women who have an abnorm...

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Volunteers

Last updated on Thursday, March 28, 2024

Make a difference this year Enhance patient experiences at WUTH! At Wirral University Teaching Hospital, we have dedicated volunteers that are here to help you. All our incredible volunteers make a real difference in our Trust.  Do you want to help the Patient Experience Strategy? We are look...

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Planning to get you home

Last updated on Thursday, February 22, 2024

We know that patients recover best at home, so that’s why we start planning for your return home as soon as you arrive in hospital. If you come in to stay overnight with us, we'll issue you with a ‘Ticket Home’ which details all the conversations that you’ll have while you're with us, that will...

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The difference between chronic and acute pain

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

What is the difference between chronic / persistent pain and acute pain?  Acute pain describes pain that comes for a short while and then clears up (normally around 3 months) once the injury is healed. It is a warning sign that our nervous system generates in response to a perceived threat (e.g....

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