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New hip puts Shepton policeman Daniel back on the move
Read about Daniel Bishop’s successful hip replacement surgery in Somerset… When marathon running and cycling policeman Daniel Bishop, 41, from Taunton, experienced pain while out running, he thought it was simply groin strain. However, the pain became progressively worse to the point where he was unable to walk let alone run any distance, carry out his operational...
Treating irritable bowel syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects around six million people in the UK. It has a range of symptoms, including stomach pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhoea and vomiting. The name IBS is given to these set of symptoms which occur together but are actually unexplained, with no obvious biological reason, such as a change in the structure of...
Celebrating International Paramedics’ Day
To mark International Paramedics’ Day, a day that aims to raise awareness of the incredible differences paramedics make, we caught up with three paramedics from the three different divisions within Practice Plus Group. We have a number of opportunities available today for rewarding careers, unique experiences and work/ life balance. Thank you to Danny, Michael...
Transforming Lives as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at a Prison: Natalie’s Journey
Natalie shares her journey as a Senior Substance Misuse Nurse at HMP New and Hall, how that shaped her career and helped her make a true difference in people’s lives. Where it all started Practice Plus Group has provided me with some incredible opportunities. My career began at HMP Wakefield six years ago as a...
Celebrating International Nurses’ Day
Coming to hospital for surgery means a lot to think about, including being prepared. That’s why we’ve shared our tips for preparing for surgery to help you feel ready and relaxed.
There’s no need to be SAD: how to beat seasonal depression
As we slip back into our woolly jumpers, the season change can have a negative effect on our mood. The winter blues are also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and can affect everyone differently. Find tips and advice on how to beat SAD… What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? SAD is usually experienced through the...
The benefits of Shepton cataract surgery are clear to Valerie
Read about Dr Valerie Stewart’s successful cataract surgery in Shepton Mallet… For Dr Valerie Stewart, a semi-retired industrial psychologist from Wincanton, becoming aware that she had cataracts was a gradual process. “For about six months I was constantly taking off my glasses and cleaning them, because I thought the blurred vision was caused by smears. I...
Hip replacement hits the right note for Pam
Isle of Wight resident, and composer of educational music, Pam Wedgwood, was delighted to collect a lifetime achievement award at the Royal Albert Hall recently after recovering from a hip replacement at a Southampton Hospital. Six months prior, Pam, faced a dilemma when her joint pain became too much to bear and was told there...
New thumbs help mould success for potter!
Pottery teacher, Anna Stiles, 58, from Sherborne, Dorset, relies on her thumbs to help pay the bills, as she works full-time teaching pottery in her home studio. When her arthritis took hold in her thumb joints, her work was becoming impossible and even opening a bag of crisps became agony. After having both of her...
Mental health in justice takes centre stage at conference
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...