Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, Somerset

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.

11/01/2026

Carpal tunnel began to shape Humphrey’s nights and his everyday independence. Sleep was interrupted, routine activities felt harder, and he felt he had little support from his GP. He decided to explore private care in Somerset.

A £95 consultation gave him clear explanations and time to ask questions. He chose surgery, and a cancellation meant an earlier date than expected. The experience felt calm and efficient. Stitches were removed at his GP after 10 days, and recovery was quick. Movement returned, confidence returned, and he went back to the gym.

Humphrey’s journey shows how information, choice and timely treatment can change life after symptoms have taken hold.

Read more patient stories at phin.org.uk

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

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.

15/12/2025

Paul’s persistence preserves his eyesight!👀✨

Paul was diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) during a routine optician visit. Thanks to monthly injections and the dedication of the ophthalmology team at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, Paul has been able to maintain his vision and continue doing the things he loves!🚗🎨

His story is a testament to the power of early detection, consistent treatment, and expert care.
👉 Read Paul’s full journey here: https://practiceplusgroup.com/knowledge-hub/paul-persistence-power-eyesight/

Diagnosed during an appointment, Paul began receiving treatment for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Read more here.

12/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Governance Day at Practice Plus Group 🎄

Monday our teams came together for a fantastic Christmas Governance Day filled with learning, laughter and lots of festive spirit! ✨

Our staff proudly wore their Christmas jumpers, enjoyed a delicious Christmas meal together, and took part in a full day of valuable training. One of the highlights was our departmental gingerbread competition — and the creativity this year was incredible!

🏆 Congratulations to our winning team, who crafted an amazing gingerbread replica of our soon-to-open Mendip Unit, complete with a patient in a procedure room. A brilliant and festive nod to the exciting developments ahead for our hospital.

As we head toward the end of the year, we want to wish all our colleagues, patients and community a very Merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy the festive season and a joyful end to 2024. 🎅✨

08/12/2025

🎄 Christmas Governance Day at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet! 🎄

Today our reception area looks a little different… and a lot more festive! ✨
We’ve transformed the space to bring our teams together for our annual Christmas Governance Day — a chance to reflect, learn, and make sure we’re delivering the safest and highest-quality care possible.

While we’ll be covering everything essential, we’re also embracing the spirit of the season with some fun, festive touches throughout the day. 🎅🌟

Look & see how our reception has been reshaped for the occasion — and stay tuned for more Christmas cheer from the team at Shepton Mallet!

18/11/2025

🔧 New & less invasive: Carpal tunnel surgery at Practice Plus Group

Problems with tingling, numbness or wrist pain? Our latest blog on the Knowledge Hub explores a cutting‑edge keyhole technique for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome that means smaller incisions, faster recovery and minimal scarring. 👏

👉Read more here: https://practiceplusgroup.com/knowledge-hub/new-minimally-invasive-carpal-tunnel-surgery/

Discover the new minimally invasive carpal tunnel surgery at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet. Faster recovery, smaller incision, expert care.

17/11/2025

🌟 We’re Gold! 🌟
We’re proud to announce that Practice Plus Group Hospital – Shepton Mallet has been awarded Gold Level status in the 2025 NJR Quality Data Provider Awards! 🏅

This award recognises our commitment to exceptional data quality and patient safety through the National Joint Registry’s rigorous audit process. Achieving Gold reflects the dedication of our whole team in ensuring complete, accurate, and timely submission of joint replacement data.

💛 What this means:

100% audit compliance

Zero missing or unclassified cases

Excellence in supporting national standards for joint replacement care

A huge thank you to every member of our team whose hard work made this possible. Your commitment helps us continually improve patient outcomes and uphold the highest standards of care.

You’ll soon see our Gold Award emblem proudly displayed on the NJR Surgeon and Hospital Profile website—and we’ll be proudly displaying our certificate onsite too.

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.

14/11/2025

Book your £95 specialist hip or knee consultation.
Consultation includes:
✅Specialist consultant appointment
✅X-rays and blood tests
✅Personalised treatment plan

https://bit.ly/4qJ4bAJ

31/10/2025

We’re delighted to share that our Secondary Care division- our hospitals, surgical centres, UTCs, and CATS and diagnostic services- is to move under new ownership with Narayana Health, an Indian healthcare company that shares our passion for making high quality healthcare accessible for all.🤝

Narayana Health provide multi-specialty care, with one of the world’s largest cardiac, renal and oncology programs. They are regarded globally as having one of the most efficient healthcare models in terms of quality and costs of care.

The business will be led by Ross Dowsett, who steps up into the Chief Executive position with Jim Easton as Non-executive Chair, while Jim remains at the helm of our Health in Justice and Integrated Urgent Care divisions.🙌