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.
Read moreSeven 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.
Read moreReturning 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…
Read moreSnoring 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…
Read moreHow 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…
Read moreNormalising 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.
Read moreNew 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…
Read moreFun couples things to do at home
Finished your favourite series together? Watched all the films on your watch list? Couples things to do – our top picks Here’s 21 fun couples things to do together without breaking any rules: Most of all, keep communicating with each other, be kind and look out for each other through these strange times.
Read moreRecognising the early signs of mouth cancer
If you found a lump on your tongue or cheek, would it cross your mind that this could be a sign of mouth cancer? Probably not is the answer most people would give. While other types of cancers like lung or breast cancer feature heavily in media coverage, mouth cancer is rarely spoken about. Yet every…
Read moreDon’t be tempted to ignore sudden eye problems
Eye health experts are warning people not to risk permanent visual impairment by ignoring the early signs of eye problems. Juliat Burns, Head of Clinical Services at Practice Plus Group Ophthalmology, said: “Sometimes people choose to ignore changes in their vision in the hope that the problem will go away. Others think they will leave…
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