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Recovery at home

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

If you are a day case patient you must arrange for someone to escort you home and stay with you for 24 hours. Your escort will be contacted by day ward staff and advised when to collect you after your operation. You will receive written instructions on how to look after yourself and what to do i...

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How to cancel an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...

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How to cancel an appointment

Last updated on Friday, June 22, 2018

There will be a number to telephone at the top of your confirmation letter if you wish to cancel your appointment or no longer need it.  Please let us know as soon as possible if you are not able to attend your appointment so it can be given to someone else and not wasted and we can arrange a ne...

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Smoking

Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019

Stopping smoking for just 4 weeks reduces your chance of getting a chest infection or wound infection and increases your chances of being able to get home sooner after your operation healthy and well. We know it isn’t an easy thing to do but there is help available.  Look at the NHS choices webs...

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I take herbal medicines, should I mention it to the team looking after me?

Last updated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Herbal medicines are often thought to be safe as they are ‘natural’. They do however have an effect on the body and can lead to side-effects and so should be used with care. They may interact with your other medicines, medical conditions, or be unsafe if you are undergoing surgery. Always let you...

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Polcythemia vera (PV)

Last updated on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

MITHRIDATE What is the study about? The aim of this research study is to test how safe and effective a drug called ruxolitinib is when treating patients with PV when compared to the current Best Available Therapy (BAT). Who can take part? People with high risk PV   How do I take part? Pl...

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Prostate cancer

Last updated on Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Evaluation of Lymphadenectomy In High Risk Prostate Cancer Surgery About This study is looking at two different types of surgery for patients with high-risk localised prostate cancer. If you take part, you will be randomised (toss of a coin) into either receiving: Removal of the prostate wi...

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Useful Contacts

Last updated on Sunday, April 22, 2018

OPP (Older Peoples Parliament) This group was established in January 2007 and works closely with the council, particularly adult social services.  The membership is around 1500 and increases each month.  They aim to support the older person of the Wirral and help deal with issues that affect us...

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