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Harley Street Medical Area surgeons came together in November to perform both ‘live’ and simulated surgery at Future Surgery 2022. Organised by the Association of British HealthTech Industries (ABHI), the event’s simulated operating theatre gave surgeons a platform to demonstrate the latest pioneering surgical techniques to an audience of over 4,500 healthcare professionals. Visitors watched a wide array of cutting-edge demonstrations courtesy of some of the UK’s leading clinics and hospitals, including Moorfields Private Eye Hospital, Orthopaedic Specialists and The Harley Street Specialist Hospital.

futuresurgeryshow.com The London Clinic and Fortius Clinic are among a group of independent healthcare providers who have donated more than a million medical supplies to Ukraine to assist in the ongoing crisis resulting from Russia’s invasion and occupation. Working in partnership with Ukraine’s UK embassy and the Independent Healthcare Providers Network (IHPN), the Harley Street Medical Area providers have been part of an effort to get items including anaesthetic machines, defibrillators, blood pressure pumps and first aid to areas in Ukraine where help is most needed.

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Arab Health, the largest healthcare exhibition and conference in the Middle East, is taking place from 30th January-2nd February 2023 and The Howard de Walden Estate is pleased to confirm that the HSMA collective will be returning to the event for the sixth time. The team, which will include representatives of several of the area’s top clinics, will showcase their medical excellence on the HSMA stand within the UK Pavilion. Several members of the collective will also be talking at congress as part of the event.

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King Edward VII’s Hospital

Isokinetic King Edward VII’s Hospital has long understood the value of art in the rehabilitation process for patients and the promotion of wellbeing among staff. This can be clearly seen in the hospital’s partnership with the Zimmer Stewart Gallery, a collaboration showcasing an annually changing collection of 18 original paintings by six emerging artists over the six floors of the new King Edward VII’s Hospital Medical Centre. the crown of the hospital’s art collection has been an installation in the new outpatient centre by acclaimed abstract artist Bridget Riley.

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Moorfields Private has added several new procedures to those available at its recently opened premises on New Cavendish Street. Patients can now choose the facility for cataract surgery, eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) and glaucoma procedures. The site includes an operating theatre and a minor operations room for day surgery and intravitreal injections. It also offers ultrasound and has its own pharmacy. Andrew Robertson, director of private care, commented: “Moorfields is worldrenowned as a centre of excellence for ophthalmic care, and we are delighted to have extended our services in the heart of London’s clinical district.” Isokinetic, a specialist sports medicine and rehabilitation group recognised as a FIFA Medical Centre of Excellence and as a reference point in the orthopaedic and sports rehabilitation sectors, has celebrated its 10th anniversary in the Harley Street Medical Area. An event held at the clinic was attended by the Isokinetic president Stefano Della Villa, CEO Marco Della Villa, and director of the education and research Francesco Della Villa, who all travelled from Bologna for the occasion. Andrew Massey, medical director at FIFA, was in attendance and gave a speech to mark the occasion.

isokinetic.com The Howard de Walden Estate hosted its annual Marylebone Christmas Lights switch-on event in November, a wonderful, uplifting occasion that brought the season of good cheer to children and adults alike. The highlight of the evening was broadcaster and author Fearne Cotton flicking the switch and bringing Marylebone’s dazzling display of lights and decorations to life. As well as raising spirits, the event raised a grand total of £15,000 for Howard de Walden’s charity partner, Mind.

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