life - FASHION - HEALTH - BEAUTY
Private health care
is only a call away.
Now everyone can
have beautiful Nails
If you think you
need
private
medical insurance
to get treatment at
the Island’s only
private
hospital
you’d be mistaken.
The Orchard Hospital
in
Fairlee
Road,
Newport is open to
all with its fixed price
surgery scheme for the
uninsured.
Any patient in need
of surgery can ring the
Orchard to discuss their needs and
obtain a quotation.
This will include the cost of
the operation, consultants’ fees,
drugs, dressings, prosthesis, Xrays, blood tests, physiotherapy,
accommodation and meals.
Managing Director Sue Burton
explains how many people choose
treatment at The Orchard for its
sheer convenience.
She says: “It appeals to business
people and the self-employed.
Anyone with a busy life really. Some
people cannot afford to be away
from work. They need to know
what is wrong with them and get it
treated as quickly as possible.
“That’s something that is not
always possible with the NHS where
there can be considerable waiting
periods between consultations, tests
and surgery.”
The outpatient department at
The Orchard has six consultation
rooms which are just a short hop
from the X-ray department and
physiotherapy rooms.
And appointments can be coordinated with services such as
blood tests.
“This means patients aren’t having
to walk miles across public areas
of a hospital to get to different
departments,” Sue adds.
The hospital is also planning to
start a credit scheme in the coming
months where patients will be able
to set up a payment plan to pay for
their treatment.
The Orchard also runs a Privilege
82
Scheme, which is another way of
making both health screening and
other treatments more affordable.
For only £15 per month, payable
by Standing Order, (subject to a sixmonth qualifying period) or for a
one-off £150 yearly fee patients get a
comprehensiveannualhealthscreen
designed to pick up early signs of
disease including diabetes, breast
cancer and heart disease.
Patien ts are also entitled to
discounts on fixed price surgery.
As an example, the total cost of a
knee replacement could be reduced
by around £540.
The Privilege Scheme also includes
discounts on out-patient diagnostic
tests and treatments.
Having to undergo a medical
procedure can be worrying at the
best of times and now with the
problem of MRSA in many hospital
wards it is perhaps even more so.
But there’s good news from The
Orchard here – the hospital has had
no cases of MRSA.
Sue, who comes from a nursing
background herself, reassuringly
adds: “We have a zero tolerance
policy towards MRSA here.
“Any patient who might be
transferred here from another
hospital will undergo tests to check
for MRSA before they are admitted.
“We have hand sanitisers in every
room and staff are fully briefed on
the importance of washing hands
and how to wash them properly.”
Beautiful
nails-everybody
wants
them
but
not
everyone can have them
right?
…
WRONG!
This
is the 20th century! Nail
extensions
have
come
a
long way since the 80’s. If you’ve
ever had your nails done, you will
have heard about acrylic - a powder
and liquid system with a thick
finish; a strong odour that is often
temperamental and has been
associated with yellowing and
lifting, however, the industry has
evolved.
Gel is the talk
of England. It not
only takes half
the time but also
looks so much
thinner
and
more
natural.
The Gel system
is
odourless
and
is popular because of its
super
bonding
formula
and
continuous
shine.
Gel offers so much more variety
that if you haven’t tried it, you
simply have to!
Permanent colour or French Gel
that wont peel or crack and stay
perfect for up to three weeks… it’s
the next reason this system is so
popular. Not only on artificial nails
but on natural nails too. Gospel
truth ladies, you can have Gel
overlayed on to your natural nails in
order to grow them and enhance
them, not only your finger nails but
also your toenails.
Nail biters find this system more
successful as they wear allot easier
and last so much longer-some have
even managed to grow their natural
nails and kick the habit of nibbling
altogether…proving there is no
need to envy and wish for glamorous
nails.
At Nail Emporium, we specialize
in all systems (Gel, Acrylic And
Fibre) but the Gel has proved to
be the most successful. We offer
Extensions ; Overlays over natural
nails ; nail art
;
manicures
for
men
and
women,
mini pedicures
and a welcoming
expert
team
that will guide
you
and
talk you through all procedures
and answer any questions over
any uncertainty.
In future issues of Island Life
magazine, Nail Emporium will be
bringing you the latest nail trends
and advise with the seasons colours
and looks. We aim to give you
exciting ideas but if you simply can’t
wait, come down to the salon and
have a look for yourself at:
14 Cross Street, Ryde, IW.
Feel free to call us on: 01983 811 234
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