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Supporting the local community with food and hygiene donations

As part of our ongoing commitment as a charity, Horder Healthcare staff are now able to support their local communities through new foodbank collection points at work. The Horder Centre, in Crowborough, The McIndoe Centre, in East Grinstead and Horder Healthcare, in Seaford are now donation points for food and hygiene products for the Crowborough Foodbank, the East Grinstead Foodbank and Seahaven Storehouse. Currently, the donation points are only open to staff but when restrictions allow, we plan to…

Common signs and symptoms of skin cancer: all you need to know

As a result of not wearing sun protection, some people may be at a higher risk of developing skin cancer. Skin cancer can present itself in a few varied forms, the most common being changes to moles, freckles or simply a small patch of skin. People who know their skin will be aware of any…

Our guide to effective hand washing

Keeping your hands clean has never been so important, we all know it plays a vital role in reducing the risk of picking up and spreading germs and infections including COVID-19. But how much do you really know about effective hand washing? We have collated the most common beliefs about hand hygiene and separated fact…

Five things to look out for on your skin: treatment for skin damage and skin cancer

It’s hugely important to protect yourself from skin damage, which can result in skin cancer. Here we point out a few things to look out for including irregular moles, warning signs on your skin and some of the treatment available to you. What are the effects of sunburn? Sunburn is one of the most obvious…

COVID-19 Data Protection Statement

During these unprecedented times, Horder Healthcare’s main priority is the health and safety of our patients, colleagues and the wider community as well as supporting the NHS in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are supporting the NHS in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and this will remain our focus for the foreseeable future. » Read…

Statement from our CEO

Horder Healthcare is playing its part in the fight against coronavirus thanks to a major deal agreed between NHS England and the nation’s independent hospitals. We will be providing additional capacity and making our expert clinical staff available to support the NHS. Richard Tyler, Chief Executive Officer at Horder Healthcare, says: “As a charity, and…

Face the facts: The truth about facelifts

By Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Charles Nduka Face lifting has evolved from simple tightening of the facial skin to the realisation that working on the deeper structures of the face and restoration of volume is necessary for a long-lasting result. The windswept look of over-tightened skin should be a thing of the past…

Celebrating 20 years of excellence

Friends and staff of The McIndoe Centre in East Grinstead have gathered to celebrate 20 years of excellence in plastic and reconstructive surgery. The McIndoe Centre admitted its first patient in 1999, following two years of refurbishment after the building had become derelict. Situated in the grounds of the Queen Victoria NHS Foundation Trust Hospital,…

Should I have a facelift?

By Consultant Plastic, Reconstructive & Cosmetic Surgeon Charles Nduka Last year 28,000 cosmetic procedures were performed by members of the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (BAAPS). The top three most popular procedures were breast augmentation, breast reduction, and eyelid surgery. Despite not being in the top three, the number of face/neck lift procedures went up by 7%. Mr…

Liposuction London

Liposuction for London based Patients It’s not uncommon for patients to struggle to lose fat even when following a healthy lifestyle. In cases like this, many people turn to liposuction to help remove stubborn fat areas that cannot be removed using regular diet and exercise. This cosmetic procedure can help rebuild self-esteem and offers exceptional…