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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...
National first for HMP Doncaster
HMP Doncaster has become the first large remand prison in England, with healthcare run by Practice Plus Group, to have eliminated a potentially fatal virus: Hepatitis C (HCV) from its population. Working together with the Hepatitis C Trust and Gilead Science, Practice Plus Group’s healthcare team has carried out a week-long High-Intensity Test and Treat...
Private GP service
Our Wellsoon GP service offers you thorough, unhurried, face-to-face personal care Our Wellsoon GP service provides comprehensive, unhurried and personalised face-to-face care, ensuring your health concerns are addressed with the attention and expertise you deserve​. At Practice Plus Group, we believe your health shouldn’t wait. Our private GP service is designed to provide you with...
Excision of penis lesion
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Walking unaided after hip replacement surgery: tips and advice
If you’ve recently undergone a hip replacement, you’re probably wondering what your recovery timeline looks like. How long before you can get back to everyday activities? And, what can you do to speed up recovery? It’s likely that these are all burning questions that you want the answers to, so, as part of National Walking...
How to choose and book knee replacement surgery
Do you need knee replacement surgery? Making the right choices when it comes to selecting your healthcare provider can make a big difference when it comes to your surgical experience. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of choosing and booking your knee replacement surgery, to make sure that you have all the...
A patient’s guide to having private surgery in Bristol
Estimated reading time: 4 minutes Ribena, chocolate bars, Banksy, and Cary Grant. That’s quite a list, but it isn’t exhaustive when it comes to what Bristol is known for. And while it may not make it onto any all-time lists, healthcare in the city is plentiful. This article explores private surgery in Bristol, from choosing...
MRI, Southampton
MRI scan 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. At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton we...
Malcolm Podmore
Learn more about Malcolm Podmore Mr Podmore has held senior clinical leadership roles in the UK and UAE  and carries out charity work involving international surgical tours. Mr Podmore treats self-pay and NHS patients. A private consultation with Mr Podmore costs just £95. This price includes: an in-depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a...
What you need to know about becoming an NHS 111 Health Advisor: Alvareen’s GuideÂ
My name is Alvareen Davis-Hanger, and I’m a Health Advisor at NHS 111 in Dorking. After spending 20 years in retail, I joined Practice Plus Group in October 2022, driven by a desire to pursue a career with a more meaningful purpose. I wanted to contribute to society and give back to the NHS, which...