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Changes in your sense of smell can be worrying and often unexpected. For some people the change appears suddenly after a cold or COVID. For others it develops gradually because of sinus problems, medication or ageing. Whatever the cause a loss or distortion of smell can affect daily life. This guide explains the main types of smell disturbance, why they happen and how a specialist loss of smell clinic can assess and support you. 

Nick turned months of discomfort and a two year NHS wait into fast, specialist care that fit around his life. His story shows how taking control of your health can make all the difference.

Hope beyond the headlines: with advances in imaging, chemotherapy, and highly specialised surgical techniques, patients once considered untreatable may now be eligible for surgery after undergoing treatment first – and our specialist, Mr Nikolaos Chatzizachiarias, is leading the way.

To raise awareness and encourage early detection, we sat down with Miss Sarah Addison, Consultant Colorectal and General Surgeon here at Get Well Soon. With over 20 years of experience, Miss Addison is a leading expert in colorectal conditions, including cancer, benign bowel disorders, and functional issues such as constipation and incontinence.

Everyone experiences changes in their digestion from time to time, but how do you know if you should worry about bowel symptoms, understand if it’s something more serious and when you should see a medical professional? 

The NHS is under immense pressure, with waiting lists for elective procedures continuing to rise and an existing waiting list of 7.5 million. We explore the growing role of independent healthcare providers in helping to alleviate strain on the NHS.

A diagnosis of inoperable or incurable pancreatic cancer is devastating news. It can feel final, with research showing bleak statistics and terrifying prognoses – certainly driving home that options are gone and time is short.

Flexibility and convenience are drawing more people to private care either through work policies or self-pay, especially as NHS waits remain high. Here’s what private healthcare is, what it costs, how to access it, and who it’s for.