New research released today reveals that pain is by far the biggest driver in the increasing trend of ‘self-pay’ private healthcare, where people pay for the treatment they need. Almost half (48%) of people in Britain who have paid for treatment such as surgery in the last year in order to get faster access to…

Our National Peer Supporter Awards aims to champion the volunteering efforts of patients within prison. A first-of-its-kind initiative, our healthcare department at HMP Five Wells was the first of our sites to hold its annual Peer Supporter Awards ceremony for 2023. Launched during National Volunteers’ Week, the initiative shines a light on the positive contribution…

As part of a drive to promote the importance of colleague wellbeing throughout HMP YOI Brinsford, the site recently hosted its first Professional Nurse Advocate (PNA) Café – a new and innovative bi-monthly event with a ‘menu’ of activities focused around nurturing a supportive culture for staff members. Hosted by clinical lead, Michelle Moorhouse, the…

Practice Plus Group Hospital Plymouth has been recognised for providing focused support and care to the local Armed Forces community and has been awarded with Veteran Aware accreditation. Veteran Aware Day The award comes just before Armed Forces Week (19 to 24 June) and the hospital are busy making plans to celebrate by holding their…

As part of Macular Awareness Week, we sat down with Susie McCallum, Community & Events Fundraising Manager for the Macular Society, to talk mealtimes, her mission, and Macular Disease. First things first, what is Macular Disease? Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day….

Change is in the air at Practice Plus Group with the appointment of a Chief Marketing Officer, Alyson Lockley, and new Chief Financial Officer, Colman Moher. Alyson and Colman will be joining Ross Dowsett, who stepped up to Chief Operating Officer last year having served as Managing Director of Primary Care, and the rest of…

Our lighting upgrade project will give us big reductions in energy consumption With World Earth Day taking place on 22nd April, it’s timely that we’re able to share good news about our sustainability efforts. This month we’re embarking on a project that will reduce our lighting energy consumption in Secondary Care by a huge 38%….

According to new research published today (21st March), over 550 patients have suffered sight loss since 2019 due to NHS delays. Latest figures also reveal that 628,502 people are waiting for ophthalmology appointments – the second largest NHS backlog and equal to one in every 11 patients on an NHS waiting list. 27,260 of those…

For those working within our Health in Justice (HiJ) healthcare teams, no two days are ever the same. It’s a fast-paced and incredibly rewarding environment, which sees colleagues utilise their clinical skillsets and expertise to their full potential. But while delivering high-quality, compassionate care for others, we know it can be easy to find personal…

On 20th February, our health in justice team hosted its first Mental Health Conference alongside partner organisations – Barnet, Enfield and Haringey Mental Health NHS Trust; Oxford Health; Inclusion; MPFT; and Avon and Wiltshire Mental Health Partnership Trust. Taking place at The King’s Fund in London, the event explored the overarching theme of intersectionality in…