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.

Each January, Cervical Cancer Awareness Month highlights the importance of cervical screening and early detection. With recent changes to the NHS cervical screening programme and increased availability of home HPV self-testing kits, many women are understandably seeking reassurance about what these developments mean for their own health.

Bowel cancer, also known as colorectal cancer, is a major health concern in the UK, with rising case numbers among young people year on year.

New Victoria Hospital times over the Christmas Holidays

As Christmas approaches, we want to inform our patients about our adjusted opening hours during the festive period.

New Victoria Hospital will be operating until 1 pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2025. After this time, the Hospital will close for the holiday break and reopen at 6:30 am on Friday, 2 January 2026.

Men's general health directly affects their reproductive health, their partner’s conception and pregnancy, and the long-term health of their future children. To help understand these links, Mr Stephen Gordon, Consultant Urologist at New Victoria Hospital, identifies and explains the underlying male factors and offers practical ways to improve male fertility and long-term health.

This Psoriasis Awareness Week, we would like to raise awareness and increase understanding of this common, chronic condition affecting millions of people worldwide and to look more closely at its links to Psoriatic Arthritis.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to highlighting the importance of breast health awareness, early detection, and timely support for those affected by it.

Receiving news that something unusual has been found in your breast – whether during a clinical breast examination, a scan or a biopsy – can be unsettling. Sometimes, the results show a less common type of breast lump or tumour, and it’s natural to have questions about what this means and what happens next. Understanding your diagnosis is an important part of feeling informed and empowered.