Critical Care Unit
Welcome
Welcome to the Critical Care website. It has been designed and introduced for patients, their relatives and carers so that they can gain some insight into our unit, how it works, and what you can expect whilst you are a patient or visitor to our area.
It’s our aim that by having this website it will reduce fears and anxieties and make your experience of our Unit a positive one.
Philosophy
Our critical care unit provides patients and their families with the highest level of care in an atmosphere of kindness, dignity and respect. It reflects our commitment in putting the patient at the centre of the service.
We embrace all cultures, and are sensitive to the individual’s needs. Our co-ordinated approach to care ensures that every aspect of treatment is carefully planned.
We support staff in their continuing education through evidence-based research and teaching to meet the needs of the patient in a changing society.
Useful Links
www.dipex.org.uk shows you a wide variety of personal experiences of health and illness. You can watch, listen to or read their interviews, find reliable information on treatment choices and where to find support.
www.icusteps.com Support group set up by ex-patients and family members to help those who have been unfortunate enough to suffer a life threatening injury or illness.
www.ics.ac.uk/patrel The Intensive Care Society website. This section of the website aims to provide information for patients and relatives in a way that is helpful, concise and relevant to each step of a patient's treatment and recovery from critical illness.
www.i-canuk.com I-CANUK is a project that aims to improve the longer term care of patients who have suffered critical illness.
Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Arrowe Park Hospital, Arrowe Park Road, Upton, Wirral, Merseyside CH49 5PE
Switchboard: (0151) 678 5111