News in 2016

We recently partnered with Mediaplanet UK on the 2016 Cosmetic Solutions Campaign in The Guardian newspaper and online where Consultant Urologist James Bellringer explains how gender reassignment surgery can transorm a patient’s character as well as their body. Gender reassignment surgery is in higher demand than ever before, with James Bellringer carrying out over 150 […]

This winter we are supporting people facing hunger by joining the UK’s biggest food collection The Trussell Trust via the Wimbledon Food Bank. Every day people in the UK go hungry for reasons ranging from redundancy or bereavement to welfare problems or receiving an unexpected bill on a low income. The Trussell Trust’s network of […]

The skier’s thumb is a common injury sustained when falling on an outstretched hand, resulting in a hyperabduction force to the thumb.   How does it happen? This classically happens when a skier plants their pole into snow and falls – landing with the pole still grasped in their hand causing the thumb to lever […]

Aspen Healthcare is delighted to announce that the organisation and four of its facilities have been shortlisted as finalists under the Clinical Services category of the LaingBuisson Healthcare Awards 2016.  The organisation has also been selected as a finalist for the Management Excellence Award in the Innovation and Leaders category.     The LaingBuisson Awards recognise and celebrate […]

  The Cancer Centre London Breast Radiotherapy Team have been selected as finalists in the 2016 Laing Buisson Awards for Healthcare Outcomes after demonstrating that their heart-sparing breast radiotherapy technique reduces radiation doses to heart and therefore risks of radiation-related heart disease in the majority of patients.   We are delighted to announce that the Radiotherapy Team at Cancer […]

The Cancer Centre London Breast Radiotherapy Team have been selected as finalists in the 2016 Laing Buisson Awards for Healthcare Outcomes after demonstrating that their heart-sparing breast radiotherapy technique reduces radiation doses to heart and therefore risks of radiation-related heart disease in the majority of patients   We are delighted to announce that the Radiotherapy Team at Cancer Centre […]

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in the UK. About 1 in 8 women are diagnosed with breast cancer during their life. In rare cases, men can also get breast cancer. If you are concerned about any breast symptoms, it is important to see a doctor straight away. Most breast symptoms are […]

Back pain is a common problem affecting 4 out of 5 of us at some point. It’s often caused by a simple muscle, tendon or ligament strain and not usually by a serious problem.   There are several factors that can increase the likelihood of developing or aggravating back pain such as: Poor posture Obesity […]

Mutiple myeloma is a form of blood cancer that involves malignant proliferation of immune precursor (Plasma) cells in the marrow, usually manifested by painful bone disease, kidney failure, anaemia and/or infection.   How has treatment advanced?  In the 1980’s treatment consisted of simply having the chemotherapy agent Melphalan. The UK National Medical Research Council trial of […]

Vascular disease accounts for 40% of deaths in the UK and is preventable, yet so many individuals know little to nothing about the illness. September is Vascular Disease Month, so we’re sharing some information and facts on the illness and tips to prevent it from affecting you!   What is vascular disease? The vascular system […]