Highlights from Spire Cheshire Hospital

Thursday 3 July

Spire Cheshire Hospital has been rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission

And for three years running, the housekeeping team has been awarded the prestigious CAP Gold Award – regarded as the highest measure of quality in ‘safe best practices’ and services.

As an introduction to our new working partnership with Spire Cheshire Hospital, we took our morning show on the road to meet some of the key people – and to find out just what makes it an Outstanding Hospital.

Ben White is the Hospital Director and gave us an overview of the hospital and the services they can offer.

Spire Cheshire Hospital and MIX56 — Ben White, Hospital Director in conversation with Ian on the Morning Show

Ben White

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Ian was particularly interested to meet Dr Subramaniam Ramakrishnan – Dr Ram – Consultant Gastroenterologist.

A few years ago, Ian had the unexpected but somewhat exciting experience of having an endoscopy procedure at Macclesfield General. He remembers it felt like swallowing a snake on a rollercoaster—no seatbelt, no warning. A hiss-terical, slithery adventure…

In other words, awful!

Thankfully, medical science has moved on – and today’s procedures carried out by Dr Ram and his team at Spire Cheshire Hospital are often less invasive or uncomfortable. It’s even possible now to swallow a “jelly bean” type camera which moves around your system reporting back along the way.

Dr Ram

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Spire Cheshire Hospital specialise in a number of specific treatments and surgeries – but you’ll be pleased to know also include exemplary aftercare as part of the service.

They also have an impressive Physiotherapy unit offering a range of specialist treatments and services covering rehabilitation, sports injuries, vestibular, shockwave, manual therapy and electrotherapy.

Ian caught up with Katie to find out more.

Katie, Physiotherapist

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Did you know – despite all the cutting-edge skills, surgeons proudly go by Mr instead of Doctor – a quirky tradition dating back to when surgeons were more like “skilled” barbers than physicians.

Surgeons of course, like to keep things sharp – both their scalpels and their sense of humour!

We were delighted to catch up with Mr Professor Rob Jones, Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon. In simple language, he’s an expert on Gallbladder and Liver diseases – and indeed, he has a sharp sense of humour!

Dr Prof Rob Jones Spire Cheshire Hospital chats to Ian James at Cheshire's MIX56 — Professor Rob Jones – Consultant General and Hepatobiliary Surgeon

Professor Rob Jones

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Successful patient outcomes and satisfaction are of paramount importance to all the team at Spire Cheshire Hospital.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) said that Patient outcomes were positive and exceeded benchmarks for similar services – and awarded the hospital Outstanding status in 2016.

During our live broadcast we met with Keith – a patient who was due to have a follow-up appointment with Professor Jones. Keith was delighted to share his praise for the outstanding service he’s receiving.

Keith

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Patients in England can choose Spire Cheshire Hospital to have their medical treatment with
NHS Patient Choice

Did you know - you have the right to choose which hospital you go to when you're referred by a GP.
If you’re an NHS patient, you can choose to receive your medical treatment at Spire Cheshire Hospital by using the NHS e-Referral Service.

Paula Birch is the Outpatient and Pre-Assessment Manager and along with her team, provides a key ingredient in the patient experience at Spire Cheshire Hospital.

Nobody likes the idea of going to hospital – and many dread the idea no matter how welcoming the environment is.

But Paula offered some excellent advice to help you keep positive and relaxed on your appointment.

Paula Birch

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Last, but certainly not least we met Professor Nikhil Pradhan who is a renowned knee and hip surgeon.

As we are generally living longer today, conditions like arthritis are being diagnosed more frequently.

Knee and hip replacement surgeries are widely regarded as life-changing procedures for most patients suffering from chronic pain, arthritis, or severe joint damage.

These surgeries can provide significant pain relief, restore mobility, and enable individuals to return to daily activities that were previously difficult or impossible due to joint problems.

Keeping weight under control and living a healthy lifestyle when you are younger can certainly help stand you in good stead for the future – but should you need it, surgery will help to restore your independence and well-being.

Professor Nikhil Pradhan

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It was a real privilege to have an insight into Spire Cheshire Hospital and the incredible work they do.

With thanks to all of our guests for participating in our broadcast, to Saika Waheed Greater Manchester HUB Business Development Co-ordinator at Spire for arranging everything and keeping us on schedule and to Engineer Paul Middlehurst.

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Want to find out more?

Spire Cheshire Hospital provide high-quality treatments and are extremely proud to be rated as Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) for our private hospital care.

You can get fast access to expert healthcare, from consultations and diagnosis to treatment and aftercare.