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If you find focussing on objects ‘close up’ difficult and wearing glasses unsuitable or inconvenient then help is at hand. Debbie Thorpe of Spire Norwich Hospital asks Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr David Spokes what’s available for patients in Norfolk?

Richard Bacon, MP for South Norfolk, today cut the ribbon to open a new operating theatre at Spire Norwich Hospital.

Spire Norwich hospital has unveiled a new, state-of-art CT scanner, which will speed up diagnoses for patients with cancer and other diseases.

Former NHS nurse comes out of retirement to help establish new cancer service used by 300 patients a week at Spire Norwich Hospital.

My doctor has told me I have a hernia, which may be repaired laparoscopically. What does this mean?

What is physiotherapy? Without a health concern or background in healthcare you may not know. In this article Shahnaz Fraser of Spire Norwich Hospital speaks to the hospital’s Physiotherapy Manager, Mr Peter Penny, to find out more.

Visions of hearts are everywhere for a few weeks leading up to 14 February. But then we forget about them. It’s a cheesy link, but Valentine’s Day is a good opportunity to talk about our hearts, as heart disease remained the second leading cause of death in 2017*

The hip joint can withstand repeated motion and a fair amount of wear and tear. This ball-and-socket joint is the body's largest joint, and fits together to allow fluid movement. Whenever you use the hip – every time you walk or even shift position in your seat – a cushion of cartilage helps prevent friction as the bone moves in its socket. With all this regular use, and people living for longer, it may come as no surprise to find that the number of hip replacements being performed is increasing. So Shahnaz Fraser of Spire Norwich Hospital spoke with Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Ben Davis about this common procedure, and why it may be a good solution for some patients suffering from hip pain.

With an estimated two thirds of UK adults being either overweight or obese, Consultant General Surgeons Mr Michael Lewis and Mr Vivek Chitre weigh up the options available to Norfolk patients.

Spire Norwich Hospital is delighted to have received the Quality Data Provider award from the National Joint Registry for 2018/19.