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Practice 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...
Choosing the best cataract lens type for you
With around 330,000 cataract surgeries performed each year in the UK, the procedure is perhaps more common than you might think. This means, if you or someone you know is affected by cataracts, it’s vital to choose the right cataract lens type for the operation. Read on as we take a look at all the...
“60 is the new 40” say the Boomer generation
Gen Zs reckon you officially enter old age at 57 – meaning Gordon Ramsay, Salma Hayek and Mike Tyson are geriatric in the eyes of the young. A study of 2,000 adults revealed those under 27 think old age hits in your late 50s, with retirement primarily involving sitting in an armchair (20 per cent)...
Patient Choice in the NHS
NHS patients have been able to choose where to receive treatment since 2006, yet many of us still do not realise that Patient Choice in the NHS is our right. If you are in a position where you or a loved one need to choose where to receive treatment, read our insider tips on how...
Wellsoon private patient care
Wellsoon private healthcare – self-pay and insured patients Our transparent pricing vs. competitors Our transparent pricing includes: pre-operative assessment, surgery, your hospital stay, prescriptions, equipment and any follow up appointments including physiotherapy. Practice Plus Group Hospitals Spire Hospital Circle Hospital Nuffield Hospital Cataract surgery £1,995 £3,915 £3,300 £3,660 Hip replacement £11,299 £14,750 £13,700 £15,070 Knee...
Ilford walking routes after hip and knee replacement surgery
Hip and knee replacement surgery can significantly improve mobility and quality of life for those suffering from chronic joint pain. However, it’s essential to engage in low-impact exercises to aid recovery and prevent complications. Walking is one such low-impact exercise. Along with improving your general mobility, it has been known to speed up recovery times...
Michael’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...
Shepton Mallet: Best in country for knee surgery
A national measure of the results of surgery has identified Shepton Mallet NHS Treatment Centre as best in the country for primary knee replacement surgery. Not only was Shepton Mallet first in the country for primary knee replacements, but the hospital was also third in the country for primary hip replacements. The results relate to the Oxford Knee...