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About your appointment

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Your first visit will be for an initial assessment with a clinician who practices Orthotics called an Orthotist. They are required to be registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and are professionals with a degree qualification in Prosthetics and Orthotics. As the Orthotist...

What 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...

During your operation

Last updated on Monday, November 30, 2020

Giving you drugs to prevent sickness after surgery Considering the best ways of giving pain relief during the operation  Using local anaesthetic blocks or regional anaesthetics where possible

How long will your appointment take?

Last updated on Wednesday, February 19, 2020

The length of your appointment will depend on the nature of your referral. As a guide, appointments usually take a minimum of 20 minutes and for complex assessments and casts up to an hour. You can see more information about your appointment via the Your Appointment page.

Advice if you are taking anticoagulant medication

Last updated on Friday, May 17, 2024

You will be advised to stop your anticoagulation medication when you receive your appointment. Please DO NOT stop this unless this has been advised. If you have any queries regarding this then please call us on 0151 604 7095.

How We Use Your Information

Last updated on Monday, March 18, 2024

We aim to provide you with the highest quality care. To do this we must keep records about you and the care we provide for you. Under data protection legislation, all organisations which handle personal data must comply with a number of important principles regarding the privacy and disclosure of...

Newborn and Children (Paediatrics)

Last updated on Monday, April 9, 2018

Wirral Services for Child Health (WiSCH) is a referral service for children. We provide modern, up to date care lead by expert doctors and nurses.  

Coronavirus - Planning your birth

This document can also be found in: Module 8: COVID-19 Specific