How do I know if I need a knee replacement?

How do you know if that nagging knee pain you feel when climbing the stairs is normal wear and tear or something that needs expert attention? We explore how to know if you need a knee replacement to help you reduce pain and get on the right track for long-term recovery.

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How to prepare for a video interview

With many job interviews now conducted via video chat, our recruiters have provided a few tips to help you prepare and succeed in your video interview. Always use headphones Using headphones will help the recruiter hear you better and minimise background noise. Prepare your desk and set-up Aside from preparing your answers, make sure you…

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Health anxiety during the pandemic

During the COVID-19 pandemic, you may have felt heightened health anxiety; whether it’s constantly worrying you may have COVID-19 or worrying that you have an undiscovered underlying health problem. If you are someone who thinks about their health a lot you might be suffering from hypochondria.

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Stay cool at night and sleep better

Coming to hospital for surgery means a lot to think about, including being prepared. That’s why we’ve shared our tips for preparing for surgery to help you feel ready and relaxed.

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Seven vegetables for your Easter roast

Coming to hospital for surgery means a lot to think about, including being prepared. That’s why we’ve shared our tips for preparing for surgery to help you feel ready and relaxed.

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Returning to exercise after lockdown

Has your fitness level decreased since the start of lockdown? We don’t blame you. With the world stuck inside and your favourite television series a button away, becoming a couch potato has been easier than ever. Now that many restrictions have been lifted and you can return to some outdoor and indoor activities, it’s time…

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Snoring top tips: If you know someone who snores, read on…

For the percentage of the population tortured by the nocturnal rumblings of a partner, snoring is no joke. But Dr Asim Hasan, Practice Plus Group’s regional medical director for London, knows that the whistling, clicking, rolling thunder can tell you a great deal about a person’s health and it may also point the way to a silent…

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How to tell your family you won’t be with them for Christmas

How to tell your family you won’t be with them for Christmas? If you’ve already tried to have the conversation and it didn’t go well, or you’ve been avoiding your family like the coronavirus just so you don’t have to break the bad news, then you’re in the right place – AND – you’re not…

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Normalising and talking about grief

Coming to hospital for surgery means a lot to think about, including being prepared. That’s why we’ve shared our tips for preparing for surgery to help you feel ready and relaxed.

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New option of enhanced cataract lenses

Practice Plus Group is always looking for ways to improve the patient experience and offer as much choice as possible. Find out about our new enhanced cataract lenses… Ophthalmology services are a specialty delivered at all our hospitals and surgical centres and we know just how vital treatment can be to patients’ independence and quality…

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