Neuromuscular disease - Doctors specialists of AVIVA

The Beardwood Hospital, part of Circle Health Group, The UK’s largest independent healthcare provider, is located on the outskirts of Blackburn, Lancashire.  We provide services across a wide range of specialties including orthopaedic surgery, gynaecology, general surgery, gastroenterology, urology, cardiology, ENT, dermatology, neurology, neurosurgery and pain management. The hospital is equipped with some of the latest technology and equipment, including: JAG Accredited Endoscopy suite Diagnostic imaging suite which offers X-ray, Ultrasound & Mammography MRI & CT Scanning Centre 8 consulting rooms and a dedicated outpatient treatment room. 18 modern en-suite bedrooms Three operating theatres Six bedded Ambulatory Care Facility Minor Procedures Unit Physiotherapy Over 100 consultants practice privately from the hospital and are supported by caring and professional medical staff including a 24-hour Resident Doctor. The facilities combined with the latest in technology and on-site support services, enable our consultants to undertake a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery. The Beardwood Hospital is situated 10 minutes from Junction 31 of the M6, within close proximity of Blackburn train station and accessible from all major bus routes in the local area.

Accessible from anywhere across the country, Circle Rehabilitation is a state-of-the-art centre in Birmingham, West Midlands and is the largest specialist rehabilitation centre in the UK. The team of specialist rehabilitation consultants, nurses and allied health professionals will ensure patient's rehabilitation programme is designed entirely around them. At Circle Rehabilitation, the multi-disciplinary team will support patients either as an inpatient, outpatient or virtually in their home. The specialist centre is equipped with some of the latest technology to assist in the patient's rehabilitation journey. They have the same equipment that NASA use to train their astronauts and the same physiotherapy equipment used by the top-performing sports teams. Virtual reality is also used to improve people's strength and coordination.

Sheffield Orthopaedics Ltd is a highly established clinic specialising in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine. The independent healthcare provider offers second-to-none care to both NHS and non-NHS patients thanks to the outstanding services and facilities provided by the Sheffield-based Spire Claremont Hospital. At the clinic, patients can be treated for pain, injuries, and other problems in almost every part of the body. There are specialists in foot and ankle, knee, hip, spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery. The clinic comprises of a highly experienced and skilled team of consultant orthopaedic surgeons and a consultant in sport and exercise medicine. Notably, Sheffield Orthopaedics Ltd is the first in the UK to sign up to the BUPA Group Accreditation Scheme. The clinic has been awarded an overall rating of ‘Good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).