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The difference between chronic and acute pain

Last updated on Wednesday, January 8, 2025

What is the difference between chronic / persistent pain and acute pain?  Acute pain describes pain that comes for a short while and then clears up (normally around 3 months) once the injury is healed. It is a warning sign that our nervous system generates in response to a perceived threat (e.g....

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Get Involved

Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018

Ronald McDonald House Charities needs you! There are many ways in which you can help: Events From coffee mornings and sponsored walks to scaling mountains and international cycling events, you can do it all with Ronald McDonald House Charities; accomplish a life goal and support the House whil...

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Head and neck cancer

Last updated on Wednesday, June 5, 2024

A rapid diagnostic service (RDS) is in place for suspected head and neck cancers. Our aim is to diagnose or rule out cancer within 28 days.RDS can include same day biopsies and designated slots for scans. Our team includes: Helen Beer, Cancer Lead Four ear nose and throat (ENT) surgeons:...

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Non-Specific Rapid Diagnosis Team

Last updated on Friday, May 24, 2024

The Non-Specific Rapid Diagnosis Service (NS RDS) is part of the NHS Cancer Programme to speed up cancer diagnosis and improve patient’s experience. The intended cohort for NS RDS would be those patients with concerning symptoms suspicious of a cancer diagnosis but not fitting into a ‘site specif...

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Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer (Stomach and Oesophageal)

Last updated on Tuesday, June 11, 2024

The upper gastrointestinal (GI) cancer service is situated at Arrowe Park Hospital and consists of one consultant and two upper GI clinical nurse specialists. We work in collaboration with Liverpool University Foundation Trust (LUFT) and the Clatterbridge Centre for Oncology. We have a super-regi...

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Why should i take PR classes?

Last updated on Wednesday, April 11, 2018

When a patient has a long-term breathing problem, such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or another lung condition, they can find it difficult to do their normal daily activities without getting breathless.  They may also find that they get tired very easily and often feel exhausted...

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Children's School Age Physiotherapy Team

Last updated on Wednesday, February 4, 2026

The School Age Community Physiotherapy Team works with children and young people who have physical difficulties that impact their daily life, learning, and participation at school and home. We aim to enhance independence and improve quality of life by optimising movement and function in children...

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Community Paediatrics

Last updated on Thursday, January 15, 2026

Community paediatricians typically see children and young people aged 0 – 16 years old, but those aged 16 – 19 years old, may be referred if they have a learning disability and in special education. Community Paediatrics is the care of children outside hospital. Our Team is made up of a group of...

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