Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton

06/03/2026

Preparing for surgery or simply want to understand more about joint health? 🦴✨
Our expert-led videos cover what to expect, how to prepare, and tips for recovery! All designed to support you every step of the way.🤝💜

🎥 Watch our full Joint School series here:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm5QGkQ2Oe3I7YAvUF5imm42v_kFgGafY

This series of videos is designed to help you prepare for your joint replacement surgery with confidence. You'll hear from our expert team of surgeons, anaes...

05/03/2026

Discover Our Hospital Network – Access across England 🏥

At Practice Plus Group, the 5th largest independent hospital provider in UK, we’re proud to deliver high-quality, patient-centred care across a wide network of hospitals and surgical centres throughout England.

📍 Our hospitals & surgical centres are located in:
• Barlborough, Derbyshire
• Birmingham, West Midlands
• Emersons Green, Bristol
• Ilford, Ess*x
• Plymouth, Devon
• Shepton Mallet, Somerset
• Southampton, Hampshire
• Devizes, Wiltshire
• Gillingham, Kent
• Portsmouth, Hampshire
• Rochdale (Ophthalmology)
• Buckinghamshire (MSK & Diagnostics)

These locations form an integrated network where patients can access core specialties such as orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, diagnostics and more — with short waiting times and strong clinical outcomes.

👉 Explore our full list of facilities and interactive map here:
🔗 https://practiceplusgroup.com/hospitals/

03/03/2026

🌙 Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙

Practice Plus Group wishes all our Muslim colleagues, patients, and communities a blessed and peaceful holy month. 💜

During Ramadan, those observing will fast from sunrise to sunset - a time for spiritual reflection, togetherness, and generosity. As we embrace this sacred month, let’s support and uplift one another with kindness and understanding. ✨

26/02/2026

Today we say a heartfelt thank you and farewell to Claire Evennett, our Governance & Quality Manager and Infection Prevention & Control Lead, as she moves into the retirement chapter after an incredible 16½ years with Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton.

Claire has been a true pillar of our hospital, dedicating her career to strengthening patient safety, improving quality of care, and ensuring the highest standards for both our patients and colleagues. Her commitment, professionalism, and calm leadership have made a lasting impact across every part of the organisation.

Beyond her role, Claire consistently went above and beyond — generously stepping in as Deputy Head of Nursing when the hospital needed her most, offering guidance, reassurance, and unwavering support to the wider team. Her willingness to serve wherever she was needed reflects the compassion and integrity she brings to everything she does.

Claire, thank you for your years of dedication, your leadership and the difference you have made to so many lives. You leave behind a legacy of excellence and a team who will miss you greatly.

We wish you every happiness and success for the future. You will always remain part of the Practice Plus Group family.

24/02/2026

🌍 Making a Difference Beyond Borders 🦷✨

We are incredibly proud to share that Dr. Antonio Gagliardi Lugo, Oral Surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Southampton, volunteered his expertise at a dental camp supporting refugees from the Rohingya community in Bangladesh.

In challenging conditions and with limited resources, Dr. Lugo provided essential dental care, pain relief, and oral health support to around 100 patients each day & provided training & guidance to the local dentists. His compassion and commitment to patient care reflect the very values we stand for — care, dedication, and making healthcare accessible to those who need it most.

Access to dental care is often overlooked in crisis settings, yet it plays a vital role in overall health, dignity, and quality of life. Through this initiative, many patients received much-needed treatment and education on maintaining oral health. He

We are honoured to have such dedicated professionals within our team who extend their skills far beyond our hospital walls to create meaningful global impact.

👏 Thank you, Dr. Lugo, for representing Practice Plus Group Hospital Southampton with such humanity and professionalism.

For more information visit www.practiceplusgroup.com

13/02/2026

It’s been a year since we launched our post-surgery s*x guide and it’s still proving popular! 🎉
We launched the guide last Valentine’s Day on our website and in national media, it even made it onto Lorraine thanks to Dr Hilary Jones.📺❤️

The guide is there to help because so many people having hip and knee replacements were asking when they could resume romance without causing injury.💜

🔗Download the guide here:

One of the most common questions asked by surgery patients is ‘How long after surgery can I have s*x?’ Find the answer in our expert guide.

08/01/2026

Dr Devi Shetty, Founder and Chair of Narayana Health, spoke to Susanna Galton at The Telegraph recently after acquiring Practice Plus Group Hospitals Limited's hospitals and surgical centres. 📰🤝

Dr Shetty says “Everything good in my life happened because of the NHS” and shares his dream of using technology to help transform the NHS and offer everyone in the world access to high quality healthcare.🏥✨

Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e5UWFGjP

24/12/2025

Plan your journey; travel information alert;

Major overnight roadworks are planned for Charlotte Place roundabout in Southampton from early January to late February 2026 (Jan 5 - Feb 27), causing lane closures and potential disruption on surrounding roads like St. Andrew's Road, as part of the city's Ring Road improvements, requiring drivers to check for updates and plan journeys carefully.
Key Details:

When: Monday, January 5, 2026, to Friday, February 27, 2026.
What: Significant roadworks, including overnight closures (8 pm - 6 am) and possible daytime lane restrictions on the roundabout and surrounding routes.
Where: Charlotte Place, St. Andrew's Road, and East Park Terrace areas.
Impact: Expect potential delays and disruptions, especially during peak times, with some bus routes possibly affected.
What to Expect/Do:

Check Local News: Monitor the Daily Echo and Solent University student portal for real-time updates.
Plan Ahead: Allow extra time for travel, especially if going to/from Solent University or the city centre.
Follow Signage: Be aware of potential temporary one-way systems or diversions.
These works are part of the larger City Centre Transformation project aimed at improving traffic flow and sustainable transport connections, say Southampton City Council and Highways News

24/12/2025

Travel information alert:

Key information road users need to know during these works:

The M27 will be closed completely, in both directions, between Junctions 9 (Whiteley) and 11 (Fareham), from 8pm, 24 December 2025 to 4am on Sunday 4 January 2026.
There will be a signed diversion route along the A27, which is mostly two lanes in each direction, during the closure. This is expected to be busy every day and drivers should be prepared for severe delays.
Drivers will be able to exit the M27 westbound at Junction 11 for Fareham and Gosport, and eastbound at Junction 9 for Whiteley and Park Gate. However, there will be no westbound entry to the M27 at Junction 11 for traffic heading towards Southampton or the A32 (Alton), and no eastbound entry at Junction 9 for traffic heading towards Portsmouth.
To reduce disruption and help keep traffic moving during the closure, a series of measures are in place or planned:

Advance inspections and repairs have been completed on the A27, plus there is a restriction on planned roadworks along the A27 during December 2025 and January 2026.
Advance signage across the wider road network, including the M25, M3, M4, A3, A27 and A34, to inform drivers early and support re-routing. Traffic levels will be monitored in real time, with updates displayed on electronic messaging signs.
Traffic signal reprogramming at key locations including M27 Junctions 9 and 11, and the A27, to help manage traffic flows during the closure.

16/12/2025

🦵Hip & Knee Replacement Recovery: Your Questions Answered!

Recovering from a hip or knee replacement can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From swelling, stiffness, and pain to walking, driving, and returning to daily activities, our Joint School has answers to the most common post-operative questions.

Get the guidance and confidence you need for a smooth recovery!🙌💜

👉 Read more: https://practiceplusgroup.com/knowledge-hub/hip-knee-replacement-recovery-questions/

Thanks to our Joint School, we’ve answered the most common questions about hip and knee replacement recovery! Read more here.

15/11/2025

Join us for a free educational CPD session led by Consultant Ophthalmologist Mr. Kalman Hodosi, covering a comprehensive review of common macular diseases and the principles of OCT diagnosis and treatment, and earn 1 CPD point! 👁️

🗓️ 18th November, 6:30 PM
💻 Microsoft Teams

You’ll gain insights into conditions including:
Wet AMD
Drusen
Dry AMD & geographic atrophy
Retinoschisis
Macular hole & lamellar macular hole
Cystoid macular oedema
Central serous retinopathy

🧠 The session will include a multiple-choice quiz and a Q&A opportunity to deepen your learning!

👉 Register directly via Teams:
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14/11/2025

🚻 What is Urology?
Curious about how the urinary system works, when to seek help, or what a urology consultation really looks like? Our latest blog on the Practice Plus Group Knowledge Hub walks you through what urology is!
👉 https://practiceplusgroup.com/knowledge-hub/what-is-urology/ -call-back

Understanding urology: learn about conditions, treatments, and surgery for prostate, kidney, and urinary tract health with expert urology care at PPG.