The clinic is easily accessible by car, from both the M62 and M6 – whether you are coming from Manchester, Liverpool, Cheshire, Warrington or further afield.
There are also good public transport links nearby.
Patient Information
How to find us
By Car
From the M62, exit at Junction 11 and follow Birchwood Way. At the roundabout take the first exit onto Dewhurst Way. Follow this road onto Birchwood Boulevard. Venturi Cardiology will be on the left hand side, after the entrance with the bollards.
From the M6
Take M6 to Woolston Grange Ave/B5210 in Woolston, Warrington. Continue on Woolston Grange Ave/B5210. Take Birchwood Way/A574 and Dewhurst Rd to Birchwood Boulevard and Venturi Cardiology will be on your left.
By public transport
You can travel directly from Liverpool or Manchester to Birchwood by train. From Birchwood station it is approximately at 12 minute walk to Venturi.
Patient information leaflets
Patient Charter
At Venturi Cardiology we are committed to providing a high standard of clinical care.
What we will do for you
- You will always be treated with courtesy and respect.
- We will always offer the treatment we believe is best, by a suitably qualified person, with your informed consent.
- We will provide information about our services on our website, in our practice booklets and newsletters.
- We will make every effort to see you promptly.
- We will offer an appointment with a clinician of your choice.
- We will treat each patient as an individual, giving everyone the time, care and attention they need.
- We will inform you promptly of the results of any tests or investigations we carry out.
- We will strive to promote good health through preventative medicine.
- We will respect patients’ rights of confidentiality and access to medical records within the law.
- We will respond to any concerns or complaints in a timely manner.
What you can do for us
- We feel that you are partners in the care you receive, and we ask you to accept your own responsibilities in return.
- We ask that you to treat all the clinic staff with respect and courtesy. Abuse and violence will not be tolerated.
- If you are unclear about your treatment plan, please ask and try to follow the medical advice offered.
- Let us know if you cannot keep an appointment, our time is valuable and can be used to help someone else.
- Be understanding if unexpected emergencies delay your appointment.
- Many illnesses can be detected early by screening programmes, please take advantage of these.
Complaints Policy
We hope that you will never have cause for complaint. However, in the unlikely event you do, please see our complaints policy, which can be downloaded here.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do I need to prepare for my appointment?
There is no specific preparation unless you are given different instructions when you make your booking. However, we wouldn’t recommend drinking coffee or caffeinated drinks ahead of your appointment as if you go on to have diagnostic tests this can speed up your heart rate.
What will happen at my first consultation?
At your first consultation, regardless of whether it is virtual or in person, you will meet with a consultant cardiologist and discuss your symptoms and concerns. Then you will be asked a series of questions about your lifestyle and family history. We will then recommend next steps. If you prefer you can take this recommendation (in the form of a letter or PDF) back to your GP or hospital and request to have the tests carried out on the NHS. Or if you would prefer, we can carry out any tests here at the clinic, often on the same day as your consultation or very soon afterwards.
What should I wear for my consultation?
For your first consultation please feel free to wear whatever is comfortable for you. However, as we may go on to carry out tests, in some cases, directly after the consultation, it is advisable to wear something loose fitting. For some of the diagnostic tests we might ask you to get changed and put on a hospital gown whilst we are taking the test. We have changing rooms on site.
When will I get the results of my tests?
In most cases the cardiologists will be able to give you the results immediately after the appointment or the next day.
What will happen after my consultation?
After the consultation you will be given a bespoke treatment plan for you to either take back to your GP or into hospital or we can carry out further diagnostics right here in the clinic – often immediately after the appointment if that is your preference. Our doctors are very happy to liaise directly with your GP or other care providers if there is anything else they need to know.
I've booked an appointment online but don't know which service or package to select?
Don’t worry, when you come down for the initial consultation, we will be able to advise you as to which package / service would be suitable for you. This can be offered on the day immediately following your clinical consultation. Or, if you choose, we can refer you back into NHS services or advise your GP accordingly.
Will my medical insurance cover the cost of the consultation or test?
If you have medical insurance you would need to contact your insurer to pre-authorise any appointments with us. We are more than happy to help answer any questions you may have regarding insurance cover, please get in touch on 01925 748245 to speak to one of the Venturi team.
Still got questions?
Contact us on 01925 748 245 or email us at [email protected]
