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5 things to look forward to in 2021
15 January 2021 | Health news
Apart from celebrating that 2020 is now over, there are lots of things to look forward to in 2021! Here’s our top five.

Somerset radiologist appointed to national role
7 January 2021 | Team news
Fiona Nelson has been appointed Diagnostic Imaging Lead at Practice Plus Group.

Skipton nurse appointed as new director of nursing and quality takes on healthcare for 47 prisons
6 January 2021 | Team news
Maggie Wood has been appointed to the new post of director of nursing and quality for our Health in Justice division, which serves patients in 47 prisons.

The benefits of having a furry friend
6 January 2021 | Health news
Having a dog can be beneficial for your health in many different ways, from lowering your stress levels to reducing blood pressure – it’s no wonder they’re called “man’s best friend”!

Sight-saving 72-hour NHS pledge from surgical centre
4 January 2021 | Team news
A vision-saving pledge is set to see people with suspected macular degeneration receive NHS assessment and treatment within 72 hours of referral.

Breaking tradition: having a different kind of Christmas
21 December 2020 | Health news
Tradition is important to many of us. It helps us feel a sense of belonging and give us stability in a chaotic, unpredictable world.

Introducing Pocket Physio from Practice Plus Group
17 December 2020 | Health news
Pocket Physio is available to download for free on the Apple App Store for iOS and the Google Play Store for Android.

Telford Nurse honoured by Princess Royal for end-of-life care in Staffordshire prison
16 December 2020 | Team news
Deanna Mezen, who works at HMP Oakwood, will be presented with one of only 10 Butler Trust Awards given each year.

How to tell your family you won’t be seeing them for Christmas this year
11 December 2020 | Health news
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 alone.

Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth celebrates 15 years
11 December 2020 | Team news
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth, first opened its doors to NHS patients on 25th April 2005. From the very outset the hospital was popular with patients. Of the 300 who were the first to be offered treatment there, 297 accepted.

Bristol radiologist takes on national role
10 December 2020 | Team news
Dr Katerina Tsokova has been appointed as the group’s Clinical Director in Radiology.

Investment in Gillingham surgical safety increases patient safety
9 December 2020 | Team news
Investment in new flooring across the three operating theatres has seen the centre made more COVID-19 secure for patients and staff.