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Knee replacement waiting times – NHS vs private
Estimated reading time: 7 minutes If you’ve just been told you need knee surgery, it’s likely your thoughts have already turned to when your procedure will take place. According to reports, the waiting time for knee replacement surgery with the NHS is growing and is set to continue doing so. Private healthcare waiting times are...
Choose your hospital
Choose a hospital that’s right for you If you or a loved one needs to see an NHS specialist, you can choose to access any hospital or treatment centre in England. We know that making an informed decision, and the right choice for your individual needs, is important to you and your recovery, so we...
Practice Plus Group wins prestigious HealthInvestor award
We are proud to announce that Practice Plus Group has been named Private Hospital Group of the Year at the 2025 HealthInvestor Awards. This prestigious recognition celebrates a transformational year marked by growth, innovation in our Wellsoon private healthcare service, and unwavering support for the NHS. “Our Wellsoon brand has attracted thousands of new private...
MRI scan – two body parts
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to diagnose conditions that affect tissue and bone in any part of the body. The patient lies inside the scanner – a large tube – while the scan takes place.
Diagnostic endoscopy
A diagnostic endoscopy is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube (an endoscope) is used to visualise internal organs. It helps doctors diagnose various conditions like ulcers, inflammation, or tumors.
How to get referred
Step 1 – Speak to your GP If you and your GP have decided that you need surgery, always remember that you have the right to choose where to receive your treatment. Whether you are an NHS patient or a private self-pay patient, Practice Plus Group hospitals can accept referrals from any eligible patient* in...
Varicose vein microphlebectomy (one leg)
Microphlebectomy is a simple, low-risk procedure that helps remove varicose veins. The surgeon makes tiny incisions in the skin, through which they gently remove the damaged veins using a special hook-like tool.
Bamber Bridge
MRI scan – three body parts
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a type of scan that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to diagnose conditions that affect tissue and bone in any part of the body. The patient lies inside the scanner – a large tube – while the scan takes place.
Hernia surgery in Plymouth – a patient guide
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Known as ‘Britain’s Ocean City’, Plymouth is no stranger to water. It was the first British town to receive a fresh water supply thanks to Sir Francis Drake in 1591. It’s also the birthplace of maritime legend Captain Bligh (of Mutiny on the Bounty fame) and five-time Olympic medallist Tom...