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Today is National Cancer CNS?Day and we're celebrating the vital role of our incredible team of Clinical Nurse Specialists. ? We're proud that across our network of care we provide people who are diagnosed with cancer the dedicated support of a Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS). CNSs are expert nurses who specialise in specific types of cancer, they understand the impact of a cancer diagnosis and treatment, providing each patient and their loved ones the support, advice and care that’s right for them. ? From the challenging moments and treatment milestones to the small details that make all the difference, the quality and continuity of care they provide to patients and their loved ones is invaluable. ? Thank you to every one of our CNS colleagues, your expertise and dedication make a difference every single day! ?? ?? Some of our incredible cancer CNS team: Robin Donald Rodrigues,?Fernando Garcia,?Diamantino Rolo, Hanan Hamsar Taranjeet Hayer, Minu Sibichan, Tracy Bownes, Krisha Diane Allado, Shona Kelly, Elspeth Wigmore, Leira Quirit, Jamie Roberts, Saneethasubha Ambalathadi, Kristine Joan Torralba #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #Cancer #Nurse #CNS Leaders in Oncology Care The Princess Grace Hospital The Wellington Hospital? The Harley Street Clinic London Bridge Hospital The Lister Hospital? The Harborne Hospital ? The Christie Private Care The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK

On average, it takes 7.5 years for Endometriosis to be diagnosed. This #EndometriosisAwarenessMonth we want to raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of this chronic and complex condition. Symptoms for endometriosis depend on where in the body the abnormal endometrial tissue is found, and therefore varies from person to person. Swipe through to learn what the most common symptoms to look out for are. For more information, visit our Endometriosis Hub here: https://ow.ly/YvNu50VgitX #HCAHealthcareUK

“This achievement is a testament to our colleagues' commitment to fostering a supportive, innovative and compassionate workplace. We are so proud to be recognised as a workplace where colleagues feel valued and supported in the work they do everyday. Alongside our ambition of providing the best possible patient care, we want to ensure HCA UK is a great place work.” - Nicola Gillis, HCA UK’s Vice President of Human Resources. We are delighted that we have been recognised in the inaugural edition of the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers 2025. HCA UK has been ranked in the top 50 out of 500 companies following an independent survey from a sample of 20,000 employees. Join our team! Find out more about careers at HCA UK here; https://ow.ly/7Svp50VfsM1

?? Did you know that our specialist Neuro Rehabilitation Centre at The Wellington Hospital has been established for over 25 years? Join us over the coming weeks as we take you inside the dedicated centre and speak to the expert teams who have supported thousands of patients, and their loved ones, to rebuild their lives following brain and spinal injuries, prolonged disorders of consciousness and stroke. ??? Here Dr Orlando Swayne, Consultant Neurologist explains more about the Neuro Rehab Centre. Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/e8-Hvvpt #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #NeuroRehab #Stroke #BrainInjury #SpinalInjury #Neurology #PDOC

Last Friday our team at The Wilmslow Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare UK had the pleasure of hosting Esther McVey MP for Tatton. Esther's visit was an opportunity for her to learn more about the patient focused services we provide at the hospital including: ?? Appointments with leading Consultants across multiple clinical specialties ?? Rapid access to diagnostics and imaging ?? Expert surgical care ?? Health screening Our team also talked to Esther about how The Wilmslow Hospital offers patients seamless care pathways into our sister hospital, HCA UK The Christie Private Care, which provides expert cancer care. ?? Esther McVey MP for Tatton , Lesley Taylor Hospital Director , Jane Whitney-Smith CEO, Kate Johnston Chief Nurse. ?? Esther tours the hospital. ?#HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #PatientCare

“Knowing that our care and expertise make a huge difference to our patients, helping them to live better with lymphoedema, is what motivates me every day.” - Tamara This #WorldLymphoedemaDay we spoke to Tamara Kosevic, Lymphoedema Clinical Lead at The Princess Grace Hospital to find out more about her role and how, across our network of hospitals, we support patients with specialist care. “My days are always busy but extremely varied, says Tamara, who has dedicated her career to caring for lymphoedema patients. “We treat every patient as a unique individual, understanding their goals from treatment and helping them to work towards them. This can include everything from managing and alleviating symptoms to prehabilitation. This involves identifying patients who are at higher risk of developing lymphoedema, for example those undergoing cancer treatment, to spot symptoms at the earliest stage' “I am hugely passionate about education and training , and I work across HCA UK’s hospitals to ensure colleagues have a better understanding of the condition and that we are referring patients to the teams that can best support them. "I am hugely proud to be part of what is relatively a small specialist lymphoedema community worldwide that really are making a powerful difference.” Thank you to Tamara and team for your care, dedication and expertise. #HCAHealthcareUK

Last week we shared the news that we are now offering CAR T Cell Therapy to treat myeloma, along with other types of blood cancers, including lymphoma and leukaemia. But how much do you know about how this highly specialised, immune system enhancing treatment works?? ? ??Watch our animation for a full breakdown of how Chimeric Antigen Receptors (CARs) boost our body’s natural immune defences to track down and destroy cancer cells.? ? Find out more about CAR T Cell Therapy at HCA UK here: https://lnkd.in/eCEr8isA?? ? #HCAHealthcareUK?#HCAUK #Cancer #Innovation

?? As we're nearing the end of National Heart Month, we wanted to share this remarkable patient story involving innovation, expertise and a 3D-printed heart! David had been suffering from calcification of the aortic valve and mitral valve. When the calcification in his heart valves progressed to severe levels, putting him at a higher risk of heart failure, he was referred to cardiothoracic surgeon,?Mr Bahrami Toufan and consultant cardiologist, Dr Jonathan Clague at The Harley Street Clinic. David needed surgery to repair his valves. Mr Bahrami suggested an endoscopic approach, accessing the heart through a small, 3cm incision in the rib cage. The procedure itself is shorter than an open surgery and can offer a shorter recovery time and fewer complications. Keen to understand as much as he could about his procedure David, an architect by trade, used his CT scans to create a life-sized 3D model of his heart and ribcage. The 3D view also allowed David to print ‘slices’ of his heart, this meant Mr Bahrami could show David where he would be placing a clamp or making an incision, and how much calcification could be safely removed. "Having a 3D model demystified a lot for me. As my wife said, I didn’t have the usual pre-op nerves," says Mr Nelson. Read more about David’s story including his post-operative recovery here; https://ow.ly/YT4q50V63Vw #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #CardiacCare #Innovation #PatientStories #EndoscopicSurgery #HeartHealth #3DPrinting #NationalHeartMonth

“Bricks and Mortar don’t make a hospital. People do.” Dr. Thomas Frist Snr, HCA Healthcare Co-founder.?? ? Since opening our doors we have built a team focused on the highest quality care. Together we’ve helped thousands of people in the West Midlands with their healthcare needs, from routine appointments to some of the most complex treatments.? ? None of this would be possible without the dedication and expertise of our passionate colleagues, our team of consultants, and of course, the patients who trust us with their care. As we look to the future, we'll continue to drive forward our mission to care for and improve lives every day.? ? Here's a look back at just some of the moments, and the people, who have made this an incredible year.? ? Find out more about the care we provide here: https://lnkd.in/dHDk4KsT?? ? #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK

??? NEW TREATMENT BREAKTHROUGH ?? This week we are incredibly proud to announce that we are one of the first independent providers in the UK to offer CAR T-Cell Therapy to people living with myeloma.? ? Myeloma, also referred to as multiple myeloma, is an incurable kind of blood cancer. While there are many treatment options including stem cell transplants, drug therapies and bispecific antibodies. This is the first time a truly personalised treatment option, offering the chance of long-term remission, has been available to people with myeloma.?? ? We first offered CAR T-Cell Therapy to patients with some types of lymphoma and leukaemia in 2019, since then it’s been through more clinical trials, and has most recently been approved to treat myeloma.?? ? Find out more here: https://lnkd.in/eyhd7cA8 ? ?? Some the of specialist haematology team at HCA Healthcare UK at University College Hospital, where this treatment has launched. Rhommel Flores Charge Nurse?,Jamie Roberts Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Professor Ashutosh Wechalekar Consultant Haematologist?, Presunlyn Saltmarsh Staff Nurse, Dr Panos Kottaridis Consultant Haematologist and Medical Director, Sarah Kirkness Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Amita Samyal Staff Nurse, Nuno Correia, Haematology Clinical Nurse Specialist. ?? Professor Ashutosh Wechalekar, Consultant Haematologist and Dr Panos Kottaridis, Consultant Haematologist and Medical Director, HCA UK at UCH ? #HCAHealthcareUK #HCAUK #HCAUKatUCH #Cancer #Myeloma #Innovation