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Earlier this week Julia Salmon, Hospital Director alongside Sally Hull, Director of Clinical Services invited Alison Dickinson, Group Clinical Director to celebrate the re-opening of our long stay Ambrose Ward, enabling the reallocation of beds back to the main ward area.

Prostate cancer spacers are an effective technique to reduce the side effects of prostate radiotherapy. Urologists at Spire Harpenden Hospital now offer the Barrigel Spacer Service.

The memory clinic with Dr Soumit Singhai, Consultant Physician and Geriatrician allows patients to receive a comprehensive assessment of cognition and brain health.

Spire Harpenden patient, Sara Liyanage, tells of her breast cancer journey in book release 'Ticking Off Breast Cancer'.

Many of us live with bunions but may not know what solutions are available. Surgery is often thought of as painful, with a long recovery. Things could not be further from the truth with minimally invasive bunion surgery.

The Six Nations are nearly upon us and last year's World Cup runners-up, England are looking to excel. But what is the impact of the sport on the player’s shoulders and how can they get treated? Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Corner tells all.

Following an inspection, and an outstanding rating, here at Spire Harpenden Hospital we have received an Exemplar Award for our incredible cancer services.

Christmas shopping hurts all of our bank balances, but what about causing long-term injuries to your body? Here we have a few tips for you to put in place to avoid injury during this festive period.

There is no denying that alcohol consumption inevitably increases during the month of December, it’s a month of socialising and relaxing following a year of hard work. However, it’s important to drink in moderation and to be aware of the effects alcohol has on your body. Your mind may be thinking ‘just one more won’t hurt’ but your body will be saying something completely different.

UroLift is a new, minimally invasive treatment we offer here at Spire Harpenden to help open up the blocked urethra using inserted implants to lift or hold up the prostate tissue. This method is used to treat men who have an enlarged prostate or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasis.