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Alcohol intake
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Drinking alcohol affects your body’s ability to fight infection, stop bleeding and heal wounds/ prevent wound breakdown. It is therefore very important to cut down or stop drinking before surgery. Stopping for just 2 weeks pre-operatively will improve your body’s response to surgery. Stopping...
read moreHow Much is Too Much?
Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2018
Remember drink sensibly and if..."You wouldn't sober, you shouldn't drunk!" In 2016 government recommendations brought the consumption of alcohol by men into line with recommended levels for women. The current suggested level of alcohol for both men and women is 14 units of alcohol per week, but...
read moreWirral Ways
Last updated on Monday, May 22, 2023
Who are we? We are a free and confidential drug and alcohol service for adults, young adults, families, carers and affected others across the Wirral. We provide a non-judgemental service, with qualified, experienced staff and volunteers who offer support in health and wellbeing and substance mis...
read moreSubstance Misuse Services
Last updated on Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Hospital Services Substance Misuse Services are available on both hospital sites - Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge of Wirral University Teaching Hospitals Trust. The service is for inpatients only. We offer the following:- Assessment Advocacy Support Specialist substance misuse treatments as...
read moreHidden Disabilities
Last updated on Thursday, May 2, 2024
The Hidden Disabilities Task & Finish Group was created in October 2023, with an initial objective of improving our accessible toilet facilities. Since then, the group has expanded its scope and ambition to respond to feedback raised by our patients and staff with a hidden disability as we...
read moreBirchwood Residential Treatment Centre
Last updated on Monday, August 20, 2018
Expert Team Staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of highly skilled nurses, substance misuse workers and peer support mentors. Birchwood offers a unique blend of clinical and therapeutic support to help each individual to achieve his or her recovery goal, and find solutions to substance use. Ove...
read moreAvoiding anastomotic leak (breakdown of the bowel repair)
Last updated on Thursday, February 21, 2019
Avoid: Alcohol Smoking It is never too late to stop smoking or drinking and doing this will improve your chances of a good surgical outcome. Eating healthily is also important, especially if you are overweight.
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