New Victoria Hospital has expanded its Private GP Service by welcoming two new General Practitioners and increasing the number of same-day GP appointments available from Monday to Saturday. We sought advice from our doctors on navigating the season changes, drawing upon their insights into the most prevalent health concerns among their patients.
With the Christmas season upon us, we would like to inform our patients that some of the Hospital’s administrative services will be available between Christmas and New Year, and we will be open until 12pm on the 23rd of December, 2023.
The Hospital will then be closed until the 2nd of January, 2024, when we will reopen as usual at 6:30am.
Arthritis is a debilitating condition characterised by joint pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness, and is estimated to affect around 10 million people of all ages in the UK. Dr Dobrina Hull, Consultant Rheumatologist at New Victoria Hospital, sheds light on some common misconceptions about arthritis.
Ms Sala Abdalla, our Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon, explores the causes and treatments of gallstones and gallbladder issues and answers the weighty question: Do your gallstones really require surgery?
Prof Mo Imam, our Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon and a former tennis player, shares invaluable advice and tips on how to ace your serve with confidence while preventing shoulder injuries. Discover the essential guidelines to enhance your serve, protect your orthopaedic health, and ensure long-term bone and joint well-being.
To celebrate our 125th anniversary since the Hospital’s foundation in 1898, we have launched our Community Champion Initiative to support people in the local community who are struggling with debilitating conditions and have difficulty accessing the care they need.
Please note that applications are now closed.
During Men’s Health Week, Consultant Urologist Mr Hamid Abboudi speaks about one of the most common conditions affecting male patients and highlights the benefits of the new HoLEP treatment for enlarged prostate.
As men get older, the prostate increases in size. Enlarged prostate, also referred to as Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), is a process linked to ageing that starts when men are 25 years old.
When you think about digestive health, you think about how your stomach and intestine functions, however, your gut can have positive and negative effects not just on your digestive system but on many organs in your body. May is Digestive Health Month, and Dr Rishi Goel, Consultant Gastroenterologist at New Victoria Hospital, talks about the importance of digestive health for your overall quality of life.
Migraines are very common, affecting approximately 1 in 7 people, and are 3 times more common in women than men. Headaches can sometimes appear and become intense during perimenopause, adding to other annoying symptoms such as night sweats, mood swings and hot flashes. Dr Lowri Bailey, General Practitioner at New Victoria Hospital, talks about migraines and how to treat them during perimenopause.
During Women’s Health Month, Miss Rhiannon Bray Consultant Gynaecologist and Urogynaecology specialist at New Victoria Hospital, talks about common urogynaecological problems during menopause and gives advice on treatment options.
