£250,000 investment delivers new X-ray equipment to Shepton Mallet Hospital
9 July 2021
A quarter-million-pound investment in new X-ray equipment will see patients benefit from improved services.
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9 July 2021
A quarter-million-pound investment in new X-ray equipment will see patients benefit from improved services.
6 July 2021
The hospital has been awarded NJR Quality Data Provider status.
17 June 2021
As the heat wave continues and the night’s offer little respite, not sleeping well because of it can make you feel over the summer novelty pretty quickly.
8 June 2021
With the summer season well and truly here, so are ticks. These blood-sucking creatures are no bigger than a pin yet have the potential to cause a whole range of health issues if given the chance to attach itself to your skin.
12 May 2021
To celebrate International Nurses Day, Practice Plus Group has gathered stories and words of wisdom from nurses around the business who were kind enough to share their thoughts and experiences.
10 May 2021
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Marcelle Michail has become Practice Plus Group’s Medical Director, Secondary Care.
30 April 2021
If there was ever a time to have a big spring clean – now is it.
21 April 2021
In the UK glaucoma affects 2% of people over the age of forty. It is usually caused by a build-up of pressure within the eye.
16 April 2021
Cataracts are a common eye condition. If left untreated, they can interfere with everyday life.
30 March 2021
If you want to spice up your Easter roast this weekend, we have a few unique veggie ideas that are not only super tasty but full of goodness!
29 March 2021
Has your fitness level decreased since the start of lockdown? We don’t blame you. With the world stuck inside and your favourite television series a button away, becoming a couch potato has been easier than ever.
24 March 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic you may have felt a heightened anxiety about your health, whether it’s constantly worrying you may have COVID-19 or worrying that you have an undiscovered underlying health problem.
16 March 2021
If those aches and pains aren’t going away, you may be asking yourself ‘do I need a hip replacement?’
10 March 2021
Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet is the first in the world to be awarded the United Kingdom Conformity Assessed (UKCA) certificate.
8 March 2021
Orthopaedic surgeon Firas Arnaout has had his books ranked as among the best in the world according to BookAuthority.
5 March 2021
Read some empowering advice from a few of our female colleagues at Practice Plus Group.
4 March 2021
“I always wanted to work in the medical field. I undertook some work experience and enjoyed radiography so decided to train in that discipline.”
23 February 2021
The new equipment, called a ‘telepack’, combines a flexible endoscope with an integral light and camera connected to an HD monitor.
19 February 2021
The key to relieving a snore is to establish what type of snorer you are. Fortunately, there are several simple tests you can do at home.
18 February 2021
Looking out for the early signs that you may need a knee replacement can help you on the route to a faster recovery and enable you to get back to your active everyday life.