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After years of struggling with osteoarthritis knee pain, a minimally invasive single injection treatment has significantly improved Jane’s mobility and quality of life.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 13 April 2026

After years of struggling with osteoarthritis knee pain, a minimally invasive single injection treatment has helped Christine enjoy Christmas again.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 5 January 2026

After two years of almost total sight loss from dense cataracts in both eyes, Suzanne Roberts had a nasty fall in February 2022, resulting in permanent damage to her elbow. Following cataract care for one eye from Mr Dan Morris of Nuffield Health Cardiff and Vale Hospitals in late November 2022, Suzanne returned soon in December 2022, for the other eye to be successfully treated.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 24 May 2023

After losing his wife to cancer, Bruce contemplated giving up his lifelong passion of bird watching. Determined, he gathered the courage to return to the fields, but cruelly his eyesight began to fail soon after. This is his story of love, loss and redemption.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Friday 12 May 2017

At just 51 years old, Graeme Chisholm was surprised to learn cataracts were responsible for his deteriorating eyesight. Here's how multi-focal lens implants brought his life back into focus.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Friday 12 February 2016

Andy had noticed he was getting larger. He was aware that his chest would get tight, and he preferred to hide in the back of photographs. But it wasn't until he applied for the Healthy Weight Programme that he realised how close he was to a catastrophic event.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 30 May 2017

Jonny was 40 years old and lacked confidence. He had been carrying extra weight for most of his life. He hadn't had a girlfriend in years and was beginning to feel like he would be left behind as he watched his friends meet people and pair off one by one. Eventually he decided enough was enough.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 26 May 2015

Two decades of unhealthy eating had made Alison obese, diabetic and unhappy. She came to Nuffield Health desperate for a solution that might finally work. This is her story.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 10 February 2016

For seven years, Wendy hung up her skirts - too embarrassed to bare her legs in public. Even worse, the bulging veins were impacting what she loved most in life – riding horses. Find out how Wendy took control and got back to loving life.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Wednesday 9 September 2015

Meet Roger, an energetic 76-year-old who refused to let ankle pain stand in the way of his active lifestyle. After undergoing ankle fusion surgery (arthrodesis) at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital, performed by Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mr Achal Goyal, Roger is delighted with the outcome and back to enjoying life with renewed confidence.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 9 July 2026

Joanne Taylor survived breast cancer, but fear and anxiety stripped away her confidence. Now, after a remarkable physical and emotional recovery – she’s back in control and dedicating her life to helping women living with cancer.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 29 September 2015

Certain types of arthritis can flare up if we’re eating foods that are known to contribute to inflammation in our joints. While there isn’t a ‘miracle diet’ that’s going to relieve all your arthritis symptoms, there are certain foods that can help make managing joint pain a little easier.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Thursday 12 September 2024

After a seven-year break from TaekwonDo, it was just three months before Sam was representing England at the European Championships. She explains how she trained to become an elite athlete while working full time at Microsoft.

Updated: Monday 17 August 2026

Published: Monday 8 February 2016

Hips and knees are designed to last a lifetime, but injury, accidents and osteoarthritis can leave your joints worn out and very painful. Our experts in orthopaedics, nutrition and exercise share their tips for looking after your joints.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Thursday 25 February 2016

When working from home, follow these simple steps to maintain a healthy workstation.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

Formerly active Pat suffered with persistent leg pain that left her chairbound and very fed up. But once she started physiotherapy at Nuffield Health Shrewsbury Hospital, not only did she reach her goal of standing up again, she can now even get up and down the stairs thanks to her physiotherapist Trudie.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Thursday 9 December 2021

Back pain (especially in the lumber region) is one of the most common causes of discomfort and time off work in the UK. To make things worse, misinformation and myths about the causes and treatments of chronic back pain can make understanding your condition more difficult.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Friday 26 May 2017

With record numbers of us working from home, postural issues and back pain are becoming more and more common. A lack of awareness of what good posture looks like and working long hours with inadequate equipment has led to many of us prioritising short-term relief over our long-term health.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Monday 18 May 2015

Jay Brewer, Professional Head of Clinical Wellbeing, explores how investing in data could pay dividends for employee wellbeing and the bottom line.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Tuesday 16 August 2016

Taking to the slopes has its risks. But there are a few measures you can take to limit your chance of ski injury.

Updated: Friday 14 August 2026

Published: Monday 11 February 2019