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Nuffield Health has joined independent healthcare providers across the country in committing to implement a new medical governance framework that will help ensure all independent sector providers in England are able to further improve the care they are giving to their patients.

Updated: Tuesday 15 December 2020

Published: Wednesday 23 October 2019

A survey conducted by Nuffield Health - the UK’s largest healthcare charity - shows four in five Brits (83%) are concerned about the ongoing negative impact of the pandemic on their mental health, with more than a third reporting increased stress and anxiety (38%) or feeling more low or depressed than usual (31%).

Updated: Friday 11 December 2020

Published: Tuesday 8 December 2020

A new report calls for a change in the medically-focused language society uses to discuss mental health. Created following a panel discussion in October, the report forms part of a campaign to encourage people to think more holistically about their mental health and to break down the barriers preventing people from opening up and accessing support.

Updated: Thursday 10 December 2020

Published: Wednesday 9 December 2020

With the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine being rolled out this week, Dermatology Lead and GP Dr Unnati Desai tells us everything we need to know about vaccines, including those for COVID-19.

Updated: Monday 7 December 2020

Published: Monday 7 December 2020

A new survey has found that half of British women are doing less exercise as the mornings and evenings get darker, with the UK’s largest healthcare charity and double Olympic Gold medallist Dame Kelly Holmes warning of a lockdown health inequality.

Updated: Monday 23 November 2020

Published: Monday 23 November 2020

A new survey reveals how Brits – young and old - are coping during lockdown. With almost two in ten (17%) stating that their overall wellbeing has got better since the start of lockdown and almost half (48%) believing their overall wellbeing has remained the same, it seems many are adjusting well to their new daily routines.

Updated: Friday 20 November 2020

Published: Wednesday 6 May 2020

As the leading cause of vision loss in the UK, age-related macular degeneration is something we should see coming, but many of us fail to read the signs. Here’s what you need to know.

Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020

Published: Tuesday 10 May 2016

Cataracts, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration are the conditions most likely to affect your vision. Here's how we treat, prevent and manage the three thieves of sight.

Updated: Thursday 19 November 2020

Published: Wednesday 21 June 2017

Nuffield Health have agreed a strategic partnership with P4’s Precision Medicine Accelerator programme that could enhance its ability to clinically innovate across its 31 hospitals across the UK, potentially helping to discover the underlying genetic causes of disease in its patients.

Updated: Wednesday 11 November 2020

Published: Wednesday 11 November 2020

Men may not like to talk about their health issues, but seldom can they hide the signs that something is wrong. Here are seven signals he’s holding something back.

Updated: Tuesday 3 November 2020

Published: Thursday 22 December 2016

Having a mammogram doesn't have to be a daunting experience. Nuffield Health's Professional Head of Mammography and Laser Safety, Sue Oliver, walks us through the exam.

Updated: Tuesday 27 October 2020

Published: Thursday 14 January 2016

This infection prevention week, Nuffield Health Infection Prevention lead, Christine Finch, explains the safety measures we’re taking to limit the spread of COVID-19 in our gyms and suggests what questions gym members should be asking to ensure robust measures are still in place.

Updated: Thursday 22 October 2020

Published: Thursday 22 October 2020

We all have it in us to get a little fitter. Test and improve your fitness levels with these seven challenges from our personal trainers.

Updated: Tuesday 20 October 2020

Published: Friday 26 August 2016

This winter, access to gyms has never been so important. Statement from Nuffield Health Medical Director, Dr Davina Deniszczyc.

Updated: Tuesday 13 October 2020

Published: Tuesday 13 October 2020

Remote workers face unique challenges, it’s therefore important for a line manager to ask the right questions so that they can understand if there any complex issues that they might be dealing with.

Updated: Thursday 1 October 2020

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

As the UK continues to get to grips with the COVID-19 pandemic, employees are facing the reality of working from home for many more months. Here we share some of the findings from our whitepaper – The effects of remote working on stress, wellbeing and productivity.

Updated: Monday 28 September 2020

Published: Monday 1 June 2020

This entry level, full body workout is great for anyone new to the gym environment, or looking for a regular workout to keep them in good overall shape.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Tuesday 25 August 2015

Personal Trainers Abby Carpenter and Tan Quddus give expert guidance on five simple exercises you can do with dumbbells.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Wednesday 12 October 2016

Exercise can be good for your health and your happiness, but can some exercise actually be bad for you? Our Head of Physiology, Jay Brewer investigates.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Monday 22 June 2015

Personal Trainers Abby Carpenter and Tan Quddus give expert guidance on five simple exercises you can do with a barbell.

Updated: Wednesday 16 September 2020

Published: Thursday 6 October 2016