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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.
Csaba Marafko
Learn more about Csaba Marafko Mr Marafko treats self-pay, private medical insurance and NHS patients. A private consultation with Mr Marafko costs just . This price includes: an in-depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed, simply call 0330 053 6445. Alternatively, you can fill out the...
Hernia surgery in Plymouth – a patient guide
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Last updated on 21/01/2026 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...
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 private GP service provides comprehensive, unhurried and personalised face-to-face care. Find more here.
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...