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What happens at the PR assessment?
Last updated on Saturday, February 24, 2018
The first assessment lasts for half an hour. A specialised physiotherapist will have a discussion with you and ask you questions about your condition, any relevant past medical history and talk about what medication you take (inhalers & tablets). Your resting oxygen reading and pulse will be...
read moreWhat is a COPD exacerbation?
Last updated on Wednesday, April 18, 2018
An exacerbation is a flare up of COPD symptoms. The signs can include: Increased breathlessness (more than usual) Reduced walking distance Increase in coughing Changes in the amount/colour/thickness of phlegm Chest feeling tight New or increased wheeze If there two or more of these sy...
read moreMaternity Services at Trust rated 'Good' by CQC with areas of 'Outstanding' practice
Last updated on Friday, August 11, 2023
CQC rates Maternity Services as ‘Good’ and praises ‘Outstanding’ work at Arrowe Park Hospital and Seacombe Birth Centre. Janelle Holmes, CEO at Wirral University Teaching Hospital, said: “This is a fantastic achievement and great news for patients and staff." Doctors, nurses, midwives and su...
read moreWhat happens when you arrive
Last updated on Monday, October 5, 2020
You will be greeted by the receptionist in the Pre-Operative Assessment Unit who will check your details are correct. You will then be asked to fill in a health questionnaire, and the nursing staff will go through your answers with you to determine whether further assessment is required. Tests:...
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 moreWhat happens if you have symptoms
Last updated on Wednesday, April 29, 2020
If you have found something that worries you and you have received your screening invitation, attend the invitation and inform the radiographer of your concerns. If you have not received your invitation arrange to see your GP who will decide whether or not you need to be referred for further inv...
read moreWhat footwear is best for accommodating an Orthosis?
Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020
It may be necessary to change your chosen style of footwear if your orthosis is to be effective. Shoes or boots should have a strong, wide, supportive base. Any shoes with a heel higher than three centimetres are generally unsuitable for use, as are most types of slip-on and court shoes, as they...
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Last updated on Thursday, February 19, 2026
The views of our patients are very important to us as it helps us understand how successful we are in delivering services that meet and exceed the expectations of patients, as well as their relatives and carers. We use feedback from patients to celebrate our strengths as well as understanding an...
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