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Wheelchair access
Last updated on Thursday, November 18, 2021
If you are coming to an outpatient’s appointment or a scan at APH and you require a Wheelchair, then please come to Main Reception (between 0800-1900 hours Monday to Friday) and ask for a wheelchair. The Reception staff will then book the request with the Portering Team. A porter will arrive with...
read moreWeight management
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Being overweight puts stress on all your body’s organs especially your heart. It increases your chances of diabetes, heart disease, cancer, breathing problems and stroke. It also increases your chances of having complications after surgery such as blood clots, chest infections and difficulty br...
read moreManaging pain
Last updated on Monday, June 17, 2024
Managing Pain The old-fashioned treatment for generalised joint & muscle pain, also known as chronic pain, was bed rest for weeks or months on end. We now know this is the worst possible approach. Exercise and continuing to work are key to recovery. Resting all day may not always be the bes...
read moreWho we are
Last updated on Tuesday, July 6, 2021
Who we are Team led by Rev Malcolm Cowan (Lead Chaplain). Contact number - Tel 0151 678 5111 x 2275 The chaplaincy and spiritual care department is also assisted by a team of volunteers who visit patients in the wards offering a listening ear and comfort. They will also be ab...
read moreGoing to the operating theatre
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You may wait for some time from your arrival to when you are taken to theatre. It is important to remain warm during as this can reduce the risk of infection. The hospital provide a thin gown which you will wear during the operation. You should bring a dressing gown as the hospital may be cooler...
read moreWhat happens at the PR exercise classes?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
Pulmonary Rehabilitation classes are welcoming and friendly. Each session is led by a specialist physiotherapist who is happy to answer any questions you may have. Everything will be explained and demonstrated so that you feel comfortable and safe. At all times during the exercise you are monitor...
read moreHome Haemodialysis Video
Last updated on Wednesday, March 13, 2024
The Home Haemodialysis Video As part of our Patient Experience Strategy Supported Promise, our patients asked us to provide more information about how we can support them more with their aftercare. In this video, we are privileged to share Steve's inspiring story of his experience with Home Ha...
read moreWhere to go
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Pre-operative assessments are performed at both Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals. Your appointment letter will inform you which hospital you are booked in for your assessment. At Arrowe Park, the pre-operative assessment unit is situated in clinic 9 within the main outpatients on the gro...
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