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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Fun 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.

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Recognising 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…

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Don’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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