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“I now finally have a nose that I actually like and I’m no longer embarrassed or concerned about having my photograph taken. It’s definitely given me the confidence I need to move forward." Read Helen's story of having a rhinoplasty at Spire Parkway Hospital.

As his eyesight steadily deteriorated, 71-year-old Geoff Bell was worried that he might have to give up riding his beloved motorbike. But following two successful cataract operations Geoff is back on his Honda 750 and now doesn’t even need glasses when he’s out on the road.

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

Following surgery to reattach tendons that were worn away due to wrist arthritis, June is now able to grab back the many day-to-day skills that most people take for granted.

A new treatment to grow cartilage inside the patient’s knee is being pioneered at Spire Parkway Hospital by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr James Arbuthnot. Here Mr Arbuthnot answers some questions about CartiONE™, how it works and how it differs from other treatments on offer.

He walked out onto the hallowed Wembley turf when he helped Birmingham City win the 1995 Football League Trophy. But all 51-year-old Ricky Otto is looking forward to now is a ‘kick-about’ with the local five-a-side league as he recovers from his second hip replacement operation in six years.

Dad who suffered for 22 years with Ulcerative Colitis speaks out about how his life changed for the better after being seen at Spire Parkway Hospital.

Following treatment for breast cancer, 56-year-old Sue Judge developed lymphoedema to the extent that, at its worst, her left arm was 75% larger than her left. Sue sought treatment from Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Ms Anne Dancey, with a special interest in lymphoedema surgery at Spire Parkway and is now in a much better place both physically and psychologically.

Chef Laura, was struggling to do her job due to having flat feet as standing up all day became painful. After seeing Consultant Podiatrist Mr Stuart Metcalfe, she is back on her feet in the kitchen, and sometimes even manages some retail therapy after work!

At the recent Spire Matrons meeting, Spire Parkway Hospital were awarded two Spire Exemplar awards for outstanding service in both Dementia Care and Cancer Standards.