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Skiing and snowboarding can be great fun – but it can also be tough on your knees. Here Mr Sunil Kumar a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and Knee Specialist at Spire Hartswood Hospital in Brentwood explains some of the injuries that he has dealt with from patients just back from the snowy slopes.

Spire Hartswood Hospital Director, Jo Dean said “I would like to say massive congratulations to Sally Harvey who was awarded runner up at the recent Apprentice of the Year award ceremony. Well done Sally, this is an amazing achievement”.

Relaxation is a technique often used by individuals that aims to help attain a state of calmness, decreasing anxiety and stress. It can increase a sense of control, reduce anxiety whist aiding a feeling of calm and peace. Our Men's and Women's Health Physiotherapist, Aishling Burke tells us some of her top Relaxation techniques to help reduce stress and anxiety.

Lung cancer awareness month runs throughout November. It is the most common cause of cancer death in the UK and usually shows no symptoms in the very early stages – so recognising possible signs of lung cancer when they do occur is of the utmost importance.

Thousands of women every year have a hysterectomy procedure but many are still not fully aware of why the operation is needed or the type of surgery involved.

In England alone around 17 thousand people are diagnosed with bladder or kidney cancer every year. All ages are at risk but the conditions are more common in people over 50 and men also seem to be more susceptible, says Consultant Urologist Mr Sandy Gujral.

Our Specialist Weight Management and Bariatric Surgery Dietitian Gail Pinnock shares her tips for healthy eating.

From now on, patients with cancer at Spire Hartswood Hospital will be marking the end of a treatment phase in a very special way – by ringing a bell and reciting a stirring poem, while their loved ones and the caring staff look on.

The aim of the day is to help people understand the role of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and the contribution they make to patient care.

National Stop Snoring Week (23 to 27 April) throws a spotlight on a common problem, affecting approximately 40% of the adult population. But while sufferers can maybe oblivious of the condition, their partners are all too aware and are often left feeling exhausted and sleep-deprived as a result.