Angela Carmela, 90, began experiencing problems with her vision in her mid-80s. Having lived on her own for many years, Angela became frustrated as she began having difficulty day-to-day fastening clothing with zips and making out the number dials, or settings, on electrical appliances. She had to stop driving and getting about with blurred vision…
Read moreJanet’s on the mend thanks to Practice Plus Group!
Janet Lovell, 73, from the Isle of Wight, expected to wait for around a year for an NHS hip replacement after experiencing excruciating pain caused by osteoarthritis. “I was able to have my surgery quickly, within a matter of weeks…I don’t think enough people realise they have a legal right to choose where to have…
Read moreJennifer makes it to the party thanks to Practice Plus Group
“I had one goal before my knee surgery – to celebrate my sister’s 90th birthday, a five-hour car journey away” When knee pain became too much to bear for Jennifer Gill, 84 from Monkokehampton, Devon, she knew she simply had to do something about it. The thought of travelling some 250 miles to celebrate her…
Read moreMichael’s knee replacement in Southampton
Read about Michael Earl’s successful knee replacement surgery in Southampton. Michael has always played a lot of sport, but following a serious injury at just 26 years old, his left knee was so painful he had to give up playing professionally. As the years went on wear and tear to both of his knees and…
Read moreChard lady completes 117th Parkrun with her new knee!
Returning to an active life style is a regular concern for some patients about to embark on joint replacement surgery, however, for Linda, 74, a keen runner from Chard, her total knee replacement surgery has given her a new lease of life. “I was so worried I’d never run again after surgery,” says Linda, who…
Read morePortsmouth hernia surgery – a patient’s story
Read about Portsmouth hernia surgery patient, Peter Sykes’ successful surgery… We sat down with Peter, a hernia surgery patient (and huge Aston Villa fan!) to learn more about his healthcare journey and experiences with Practice Plus Group Hospital, Portsmouth. “I started experiencing discomfort in my groin in 2021 and saw a surgeon in Portsmouth who…
Read moreIt’s the back of the net for Stuart’s hip problems
After a career in professional football, West Ham club ambassador and former player Stuart Slater could hardly walk due to crippling hip pain. Stuart says: “Football takes its wear and tear. In my professional career I had five operations, then my hip started to cause trouble due to arthritis. 18 years ago it became really…
Read moreGraeme’s American Dream back on thanks to Practice Plus Group
Graeme, 71, a retired haematologist, started worrying about his travel plans to the United States because of a suspected hernia. Keen to get on the road, Graeme decided to have his treatment privately with Wellsoon from Practice Plus Group. Graeme, 71, a retired haematologist who worked for many years in the NHS, said: “I gave…
Read morePractice Plus Group Plymouth delivers for Letterboxer John
‘I’m just so pleased to be back out on Dartmoor!’ says keen Letterboxer, John. John Young 73, had been walking the rolling hills of Dartmoor with his wife for 20 years. But when his knee became too painful to continue, he knew he had to do something about it. John is part of a large…
Read moreShane’s back on the road after Shepton Mallet cataract surgery
“My goodness! What had I been missing!” says cataract patient Shane Hallatt. Shane Hallatt, 57, had worn glasses all of his life. But after noticing his eyesight getting worse he decided to do something about it. He says: “I had been noticing driving in the dark to be more of an issue, with glare from…
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