One Ashford News

A recent article in the Times suggests that, according to new analysis, NHS patients waiting for elective operations could potentially double by 2024 to nearly 1 million.  Latest figures show that waiting times in excess of 18 weeks have risen to over 500,00 within the last year, with over 3,500 patients now having to wait…

Are you suffering from knee pain due to injury or osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis of the knee, otherwise known as degenerative arthritis of the knee, is the stiffening of the knee movement due to wear and tear of the cartilage and supporting structures of the knee, causing pain, stiffness and inflammation. Osteoarthritis is the most common arthritis,…

It has been a year since the birth of the Children and Young Person’s service at One Ashford Hospital, so we’re keen to meet up with the paediatric lead nurse Femi Omowo to gather his thoughts. “It has been a very exciting year for us and in our first year alone, we have treated over…

Mr Ben Eddy, Consultant Urologist at the One Ashford Hospital has been identified as one of the UK’s leading consultants in the treatment of prostate cancer.  Mr Eddy is passionate about his work and is involved with a number of charities to help raise awareness around the disease. We are very proud to have such…

One Ashford Hospital are pleased to announce that we are now offering acute hand and wrist treatment.  This brand new trauma set-up will fully complement the current private elective hand and wrist service already on offer here. Our two specialist Consultant Hand surgeons, Mr James and Mr Andrews have developed this new service at One…

The summer of 2018 is turning out to be one of the hottest on record, which means it is more important than ever to ensure you take adequate measures to protect your skin.  Skin cancer incidence rates are rising year on year and have more than doubled since the early 1990s (128%).  It is now the 5th…

The Ashford Hospital is now offering the latest advancements in Heart Diagnostic Imaging. A CMR scan will usually take between 45 minutes to 1 hour, and involves lying on a sliding table that will take you inside our scanner.  You will be asked to hold your breath intermittently throughout the scan.  Sometimes an injection of…

Sadly, for the 10 million people in the UK suffering with Arthritis, we haven’t yet found a solution to entirely prevent the onset, but you can look at lifestyle changes to help your joints and manage pain.   Exercise Whilst the very thought of exercise may bring on joint pain, physical activity is vital in…

One Ashford Hospital is currently offering a £500.00 discount on Hip and Knee Replacements throughout the summer. With a choice of 18 specialist consultants, plus expert clinical support, we are certain we can find the right treatment for you. Contact us today on 01233 423 000 and quote ORTHO500 to apply for the discount.  Alternatively,…