Blood in the urine, known medically as haematuria, can be alarming, whether or not it appears with pain, urinary symptoms, or feeling unwell. Kidney, ureteric and bladder stones can also trigger sudden, severe pain, often alongside blood in the urine, nausea, infection, or difficulty passing urine, particularly when a stone blocks the flow of urine from the kidney to the bladder.
An exciting opportunity has become available for an experienced physiotherapist for 37.5 hours per week. You will be working within a team of highly experienced physiotherapists. It will include 1 evening shift to 8pm once a week, weekday cover for late orthopaedic surgery and participation in our weekend rota. The candidate must have a suitable level of previous MSK outpatient and orthopaedic experience, good time management skills and good communication skills. The candidate will be expected to work independently without direct supervision and will need to be self-sufficient.
Bupa is proud to announce the unveiling of its new all-in-one health centre, Bupa Health Care Canary Wharf, bringing together primary care, specialist diagnostics, and dental services under one roof in the heart of London’s central business district – a workplace destination for over 130,000 people.
The 20,000 square foot site, based at 50 Bank Street, gives patients rapid access to specialist and medical care for treatment and wellbeing services so they can proactively stay on top of their health.
New Victoria Hospital is launching MEDITECH Expanse, a new electronic medical record (EMR) system, on April 1, marking an important step forward in patient safety and how we deliver care.
While younger adults still make up a minority of bowel cancer patients, cases in people aged under 50 have been rising in the UK and worldwide, prompting growing interest and research within the scientific community into why this is happening.
Persistent period pain or heavy bleeding is not something you simply have to live with. If your cycle regularly disrupts your work, relationships or quality of life, it may be a sign of underlying gynaecological conditions such as endometriosis, adenomyosis – or sometimes both.
If you live with bloating, cramping and unpredictable bowel habits, it is easy to assume the cause is IBS. However, for some women, these gut symptoms may be linked to endometriosis – and the two conditions can also coexist, with overlapping and easily confused signs.
Recognising when bowel symptoms may have a gynaecological cause can be a crucial step towards accurate diagnosis, more effective treatment, and lasting relief.
Have you noticed how everything hits women all at the same time? Just when you thought you had all the checks and balances perfectly aligned in midlife, here comes the menopausal transition to upset your equilibrium.
Here at New Victoria Hospital, we are looking for one full-time Imaging Assistant (Technician) for 37.5 hours per week and one part-time Imaging Assistant (Technician) for 27 hours per week to join our friendly and supportive Imaging team!
This role involves:
Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of illness, disability, and death in the UK and worldwide, and in some people, risk exists despite feeling completely well and having no symptoms.
