Mental health stories
Many people’s health and wellbeing has been impacted by the pandemic, yet the number of people seeking help when they have a concern has significantly reduced during this time, particularly amongst men. Here, Tony Pleasance, Nuffield Health’s Senior Regional Therapist, shares his experience of a personal health issue and how he sought help.
Updated: Wednesday 19 August 2026
Published: Monday 14 June 2021
On 7 July 2005 Gill Hicks hurriedly boarded a carriage on the London Underground at the same time as a suicide bomber. As the bomb detonated, the way Gill lived her life changed forever.
Updated: Monday 17 August 2026
Published: Tuesday 7 July 2015
At age 19, Marc Rodwell was morbidly obese and suffering from a raft of mental health issues. His health was so poor he was warned he might not live to see his 25th birthday. But with grim determination and the unfaltering support of his father, Marc clawed his way back from the brink.
Updated: Monday 17 August 2026
Published: Monday 9 November 2015
Two knee injuries left Heather doubting she’d ever go back to her active lifestyle. But meeting with a Nuffield Health physiotherapist gave her the confidence to recover.
Updated: Monday 17 August 2026
Published: Tuesday 10 March 2020
“I train because that's how I stop myself slipping into my black dogs days.”
Updated: Monday 17 August 2026
Published: Monday 9 September 2019
Natalie battled eating disorders including anorexia and bulimia for over a decade. Now. Nuffield Health's former Professional Head of Nutrition tells us how her experience has helped her to support others.
Updated: Monday 17 August 2026
Published: Thursday 13 August 2015