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Treatment of lymphoedema
Last updated on Thursday, January 30, 2020
Unfortunately, there is no known cure for lymphoedema, and treatment varies depending on the severity. Treatment plans will be individually devised and may consist of: skin care, exercise, Simple lymphatic drainage/manual lymphatic drainage, a specialist technique to help with lymph drainage,...
read moreAbout Diabetic Retinopathy
Last updated on Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Untreated diabetic retinopathy is one of the most common causes of sight loss. When the condition is caught early, treatment is effective at reducing or preventing damage to your sight. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when diabetes affects small blood vessels, damaging the part of the eye called...
read morePressure Ulcers
Last updated on Thursday, April 19, 2018
All patients admitted to our organization have a full skin inspection to ensure measures are put in place to prevent skin damage. Pressure ulcers are localised injuries to the skin and/or underlying tissue as a result of pressure. They are sometimes known as bedsores. They can be classified into...
read moreFoot & 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...
read moreHand & Upper Limb
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 moreAwards and Accreditations
Last updated on Tuesday, June 6, 2023
As a major NHS acute hospital trust for Wirral and the surrounding region, we hold many important accreditations: Investor in People (IIP) accredited organisation. NHSLA Level 2 accreditation. Level 3 General Medical Council accreditation. Our Trust Library and Knowledge Service is assessed...
read moreVitamin D for dialysis patients
Last updated on Friday, August 9, 2024
About This study will test whether “natural” vitamin D (called colecalciferol, and made by the body when sunlight falls on the skin) improves the health of patients on dialysis treatment. What's involved If you take part, you will be chosen at random to either take high dose of vitamin D...
read moreSmoking in pregnancy
Last updated on Wednesday, September 4, 2024
About The study is testing whether some new ways of using Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) could help women to stop smoking and could improve women’s and babies’ health. Who can take part Pregnant person who is less than 25 weeks pregnant Smoke 5 or more cigarettes a day Don’t vape...
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