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Why we need more BAME blood donors
12 October 2021
By becoming a blood donor you could potentially save someone’s life and help people undergoing long-term treatments.
Abi: A day in the life of a clinical lead
13 September 2021
"I love this variation in my role and it means I am not losing touch with physiotherapy from the ground up."
Kerry: A day in the life of an advanced practitioner in Ultrasound
13 September 2021
"I love the challenge of trying to find out what is happening inside each patient - it’s like being a detective!"
Gina: A day in the life of a senior outpatient MSK physiotherapist
2 September 2021
"Practice Plus Group always welcomes new ideas and support their employees to develop as clinicians to provide evidence based high quality care to patients."
Defeat boredom with a new hobby
24 August 2021
Is there a hobby you’ve always wanted to start but never had the time to? Well now might just be the perfect time to start!
Sam: A day in the life of an Advanced Physiotherapy Practitioner (APP)
18 August 2021
"As an APP, my main role is to decide - in collaboration with my patients - what is the best course of management for their presenting problem."
Health anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic
9 August 2021
During the COVID-19 pandemic you may have felt a heightened anxiety about your health, whether it’s constantly worrying you may have COVID-19 or worrying that you have an undiscovered underlying health problem.
John: A day in the life of a prison physiotherapist
5 August 2021
"There are challenges to the work and the working environment but it is also a very rewarding environment to work in."
Lyndsay: A day in the life of a senior physiotherapist
22 July 2021
"Describing a typical day for me is a tall order as every day brings new challenges with it but always in a good way!"
Ways to stay cool at night and sleep better
17 June 2021
As the heat wave continues and the night’s offer little respite, not sleeping well because of it can make you feel over the summer novelty pretty quickly.
How to be tick aware this summer
8 June 2021
With the summer season well and truly here, so are ticks. These blood-sucking creatures are no bigger than a pin yet have the potential to cause a whole range of health issues if given the chance to attach itself to your skin.
Practice Plus Group nurses in their own words
12 May 2021
To celebrate International Nurses Day, Practice Plus Group has gathered stories and words of wisdom from nurses around the business who were kind enough to share their thoughts and experiences.
Broxbourne woman takes on national medical role
10 May 2021
Consultant anaesthetist Dr Marcelle Michail has become Practice Plus Group’s Medical Director, Secondary Care.
Spring cleaning: top tips for keeping your home clean
30 April 2021
If there was ever a time to have a big spring clean – now is it.
Raising awareness of glaucoma
21 April 2021
In the UK glaucoma affects 2% of people over the age of forty. It is usually caused by a build-up of pressure within the eye.
7 secret vegetables you should include in your Easter roast
30 March 2021
If you want to spice up your Easter roast this weekend, we have a few unique veggie ideas that are not only super tasty but full of goodness!
Returning to exercise after lockdown
29 March 2021
Has your fitness level decreased since the start of lockdown? We don’t blame you. With the world stuck inside and your favourite television series a button away, becoming a couch potato has been easier than ever.
Empowering yourself this International Women’s Day
5 March 2021
Read some empowering advice from a few of our female colleagues at Practice Plus Group.
9 tips to having a healthy Valentine’s Day
9 February 2021
Show your partner you care by treating them to a healthy Valentine’s Day that’s full of thoughtful gifts and activities!
Bucks back pain patients benefit from new virtual exercise programme
4 February 2021
Practice Plus Group MSK Buckinghamshire has introduced a new virtual Pilates programme.