Long Covid has been recently defined by WHO as a syndrome affecting individuals who experience Covid-19 symptoms that last at least two months. It is estimated that 1 in 40 people who have had Covid-19 in the UK presents at least one symptom after 3 months. Vicky Robinson, Respiratory Physiotherapist at New Victoria Hospital, explains how specialist physiotherapy treatments can help to relieve breathlessness and many other symptoms that can persist after a Coronavirus infection.

With elective gynaecological surgeries being cancelled or delayed and limited access to women’s health services during the pandemic, many patients are now in need of specialist care. We will dedicate a new online event series for Women’s Health to be held on Zoom in March.

Gynaecological procedures have experienced one of the greatest backlogs, and many women have been left to struggle with their condition and self-manage symptoms. 

It's that time of year! The weather is cold and rainy, and everyone likes to have a hot drink and sit in front of the fireplace and relax.

The Six Nations Rugby is here again and, while we can’t wait to watch Round 4 many of us will be inspired to get out onto the rugby fields.

Certain gastrointestinal conditions occur more frequently in women than in men and some medications may be processed differently by the female body. Although the female and male digestive tracts carry out the same basic functions, women can experience specific gastrointestinal issues and symptoms, for example, in relation to hormonal changes and pregnancy.

Bowel Cancer is the UK’s second biggest cause of cancer death but what many people don’t know is that Endoscopy can often be a life saver and the only way to detect the presence of polyps or cancer at an early stage. This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, Consultant Colorectal Surgeon, Mr Pasha Nisar tells you why you should pay attention to these common symptoms and why a colonoscopy procedure is your best option for bowel cancer prevention and early diagnosis and treatment.

Having a colposcopy can be a traumatising experience, if you don’t know what to expect. Hundreds of thousands of women in the UK are diagnosed with abnormal cells in their cervix, but this should be seen as a positive thing as more and more women adhere to cervical cancer prevention programmes. Miss Amanda Ali, Consultant Gynaecologist and Colposcopist at New Victoria Hospital talks to you about the importance of colposcopy and what to expect at your appointment.