News
Normalising grief and getting people talking
2 December 2020 | Health news
From the 2nd- 8th December, it’s National Grief Awareness Week, which aims to break the taboo around grief, and encourage a safe space to talk about the subject.
Ilford consultant and government BAME champion urges men to protect mental health
23 November 2020 | Health news
The medical director of an Ilford hospital is urging men, especially those from BAME communities, to protect their mental health as the community fights Covid-19 this winter.
The rise of antibiotic resistance and raising global awareness
23 November 2020 | Health news
The overuse of antibiotics on humans and animals has become a growing problem across the world, causing the emergence of antibiotic resistance.
Six signs you may need cataract surgery
20 November 2020 | Health news
While cataracts can interfere with everyday life if left untreated, cataract surgery is a successful procedure with good results for almost all patients.
There’s no need to be SAD: How to beat seasonal depression
19 November 2020 | Health news
The winter blues are also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and can affect everyone differently.
Obese people at higher risk of getting seriously ill from COVID-19
16 November 2020 | Health news
In the UK, obesity is one of the biggest health crises with 63% of adults in England being overweight or living with obesity.
£300,000 investment in Gillingham hospital’s decontamination facility
13 November 2020 | Team news
A £300,000 investment in sterile services will see patients at Practice Plus Group Surgical Centre, Gillingham safer than ever.
New option of enhanced cataract lenses
13 November 2020 | Team news
Our new lens option includes an enhanced monofocal, providing patients with improved depth of intermediate and distance vision.
Patient engagement work with prisoners is highly commended by national awards
12 November 2020 | Team news
We are delighted to have received a high commendation at the prestigious Patient Safety Awards which celebrates teams at the frontline who push the boundaries of patient safety and drive cultural change.
Fun couples things to do in lockdown
12 November 2020 | Health news
Finished your favourite series together? Watched all the films on your watch list? Week into lockdown it’s understandable that you might be running out of ideas of what to do as a couple.
Practice Plus Group invests over £210,000 in X-ray upgrade
12 November 2020 | Team news
Practice Plus Group has made an investment of £210,600 in X-ray equipment at its hospitals in Plymouth, Shepton Mallet, Bristol and Devizes, and its diagnostic centre in Buckinghamshire.
New orthopaedic surgeon and award-winning editor joins Shepton Mallet hospital
9 November 2020 | Team news
Mr Arnaout’s appointment brings the total number of consultant surgeons with an orthopaedic specialty at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet to eight.