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“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

For two decades, Wendy's life was dominated by pain that left her immobile and painkillers that wiped her out. Intimidated by gyms, but desperate for a solution, she has transitioned from pain to personal training and has never looked back.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 26 June 2017

At 55 years old Jenny has begun a new fitness journey, inspired by her love for her family.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

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

Years of pain that left sports enthusiast barely able to walk were brought to an end by specialists at Nuffield Health Brentwood Hospital.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 16 March 2021

Scoliosis, a curvature of the spine, is often not detected early enough in young people. This is because it normally occurs around puberty when the body is changing and a major growth spurt occurs.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 21 July 2022

The TV chef and ‘I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! star had to slow down her busy schedule when hip pain started to affect her quality of life. To find a solution, Rosemary contacted Nuffield Health to learn how surgery could help.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Friday 6 January 2023

When a knee injury prevented Rudy Killworth from doing what he loves most - competitive dancing, he consulted Anton Horne, Physiotherapy Manager at Nuffield Health Leicester, to learn how rehab could get him competing again.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 31 January 2023

For about five years, Mrs Sian Lee suffered with severe leg and back pain, but neither she nor her GP had realised it was down to her worn out hips. In September 2020 she consulted Mr Alun John at Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals and at her request, had both her hips replaced on 8 December 2020. This has changed her life completely and she's returned to work and active living in double quick time.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 2 August 2021

Meet Simon, an energetic 61-year-old who refused to let a nagging hip condition hinder his active lifestyle. Simon received a hip replacement at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital under the skilled hands of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr James Hahnel, assisted by the cutting-edge surgical Mako Robotic-Assisted Arm Technology.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 3 July 2024

Lisa experienced severe and debilitating Trigeminal Neuralgia (TN) but was successfully treated by skilled Consultant Neurosurgeon Mr Kenan Deniz at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 5 September 2024

Warehouseman Mark from Bridgend selected Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals for his knee replacement in November 2023 and returned less than six months later for the other knee in May 2024.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Friday 23 August 2024

Meet Marjorie Dale, an energetic 88-year-old who refused to let severe osteoarthritis hinder her active lifestyle. Marjorie received a day case total hip replacement at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital under the skilled hands of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Mr Siddharth P. Govilkar and is thrilled with her speedy recovery.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 11 February 2025

With a lifelong foot problem that Kevin had battled all his life, it had become so bad he was barely able to walk. Thankfully, he was helped back to health through surgical intervention by Nuffield Health Foot & Ankle consultant Mr Brown to take on an extreme polar challenge.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 18 March 2025

When Tom, 45, from Sussex, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late 2024, he wasn’t shocked. With his dad, uncle and cousin all diagnosed, he knew the odds were high. But thanks to his proactive approach and cutting-edge technology – the da Vinci Surgical System – Tom has recovered well and feels better than before the operation.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 22 May 2025

Family man, keen cyclist and skier Ewan had just about given up on the idea of a family skiing holiday after the worn-out cartilage in his knees prevented him from the flexibility he knew he’d need to ski down those slopes.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 23 November 2023

Jonathan's back to his best and enjoying a new lease of life, having completed a 10k walk only a few months after enrolling into Nuffield Health cardiac rehabilitation programme. He shares his experience on how the programme helped him get on the road to recovery.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 7 February 2023

Peeps Nicols isn't your typical woman in her 70s – she’s an aspiring strong woman.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 15 August 2023

Minimally invasive treatment helps Ann regain confidence after years of stress urinary incontinence.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 15 December 2025

Retired NHS nurse, Margaret Berry OBE, describes herself as ‘fit as a flea’ and playing the best golf of her life.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 19 July 2022