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John Sanderson, an 81-year-old grandfather of four has climbed the equivalent of the world’s highest mountain since undergoing total ankle replacement surgery at Spire Leeds Hospital.

Spire Leeds Hospital is one of the first hospitals in the region to offer Transperineal (TP) biopsy – a new ultrasound biopsy technique for prostate cancer testing.

Having successfully coped with the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic throughout the year, including supporting Leeds Teaching Hospitals Trust by providing diagnostic tests, surgical care and treatments to hundreds of NHS patients, Spire Leeds Hospital recently navigated a new challenge – this time it was one of logistics!

Independent hospitals in Leeds have been taking some of the pressure off the NHS during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing additional capacity to treat patients.

Spire Leeds Hospital has been upgraded to a ‘Good’ rating, following an inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Having good mental health can help us sleep better, feel better, motivate us to do the things we want to do and help us to have more positive relationships.

Dr Mark Aldersley, Consultant Hepatologist, Spire Leeds Hospital, offers advice on looking after your liver.

Chris Duffy, Physiotherapy Manager at Spire Leeds explains why stretching is so important.

“There are some simple things you can do every day to look after the health of your eyes" explains Mr Morrell, Consultant Ophthalmologist.

With the festive season upon us, the obligatory round of Christmas parties in full flow, and the calendar full of social occasions, it’s tempting for people to overindulge and drink more than they would at other times of the year.