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Foot & Ankle
Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018
The Foot & Ankle service treats patients with many conditions relating to the area. The team consists of: 3 full time and 1 part time consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A small example of the conditions treated are: bunions foot deformity osteoar...
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Last updated on Monday, April 16, 2018
The Hand and Upper limb service treats all aspects of hand, wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery. The service is on the forefront of innovations and has introduced new techniques to the service. The team consists of: 4 consultant surgeons 2 clinical fellows 1 advanced nurse practitioner A f...
read moreDiabetes
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
Poor control of blood sugar at the time of an operation is known to increase the risk of poor wound healing and infections. This could delay your recovery and may even result in the failure of a joint replacement operation. Target is blood sugar between 4-10mmol/l and HbA1c less than 69mmol/mol,...
read moreWaiting Times
Last updated on Friday, April 20, 2018
It is your right to access our services within maximum waiting times we have set by the NHS Constitution. This means you have the right to start consultant-led treatment within 18 weeks from referral, or to be seen by a specialist within two weeks of GP referral for a suspected cancer. If for...
read moreCall for People Aged 70 And Over To Contact NHS For A Covid Jab
Last updated on Friday, February 12, 2021
People aged 70 and over who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid and who would like to be are today being asked to contact the NHS to arrange a jab. Until now the NHS has asked people to wait until they are contacted to help ensure that those who are most vulnerable are protected first - a...
read moreX-ray
Last updated on Wednesday, December 27, 2023
X-ray is an imaging technique to show up abnormalities in bones and certain body tissue, such as breast tissue. An x-ray is the most common form of diagnostic examination used as it is a quick and painless method to diagnose many health conditions such as: Broken bones and fractures Early si...
read moreBlood Testing
Last updated on Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Arrowe Park Hospital outpatients - Adults The phlebotomy clinic is located in clinic 5 in the main outpatient department at Arrowe Park Hospital. If you are seeing a consultant and require a blood test the same day, take a number and you will be called. If you require a blood test prior to your...
read moreNHS patients, staff and visitors must wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Last updated on Monday, July 19, 2021
NHS England have reminded the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules. COVID-19 restrictions will end in many settings in England from today, Monday 19 July. However, Public Health England’s infecti...
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