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Health

Health and fitness is taken seriously in Droitwich Spa as befits a spa town. There are three general practices of Doctors in the town, three Dental practices and three Chemists and/or Pharmacies (details given below).

There is also the private hospital with National Health hospitals nearby in Worcester, Bromsgrove, Kidderminster and Redditch.

Hospital

Droitwich Spa Hospital

The Droitwich Spa Hospital opened in 1985 and is part of BMI Healthcare, a leading provider of health services throughout the United Kingdom. Equipped with the latest technology it attracts over 100 Consultants who are supported by a team of Resident Medical Officers. There is 24 hour availability of medical staff and High dependency Unit facilities. The hospital undertakes a wide range of procedures from routine investigations to complex surgery.

Patients are normally referred to a Consultant by their General practitioner. The hospital also offers a range of diagnostic examination using Diagnostic Imaging, Fertility Services, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Pathology and Health Screening.

Our commitment is to quality and value, providing facilities for advanced surgical procedures together with friendly, professional care.

www.bmihealthcare.co.uk

Tel: 01905 793333

The Brine Bath complex is an integral part of the hospital. Its unique waters and fitness centre are open to the public for leisure and recreation. Tel (01905) 794894.

The Joint Clinic Whether you have a sports injury or suffer from arthritis or worn out joints, now there is a one-stop service for every complaint to ensure optimum treatment of the problem. With five Orthopaedic Surgeons and one Neurosurgeon, specialising in hands, shoulders, hips, knees, feet and spinal care, visitors to the Joint Clinic can be sure to receive first-class treatment and specialist advice specifically targeting their own individual complaint. The Joint Clinic uses the facilities of the BMI Droitwich Spa Hospital and the BUPA Southbank Hospital.	The Joint Clinic The Hawthorns 29 Worcester Road Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 8AA Tel: 01905 799 116 Fax: 01905 798 249 www.joint-clinic.co.uk

Droitwich Knee Clinic The Droitwich Knee Clinic was established in 1988 as a Specialist Centre for the diagnosis and treatment of knee disorders, under the directorship of Mr Angus Strover FRCS and has become internationally renowned. They deal with a variety of problems - sports injuries (recent injuries or aggravation of existing problems), hip and knee replacements and shoulder disorders.	Appointments: Tel: 01905 794858 ENQUIRIES Tel: 01905 794858 Fax: 01905 795916 www.kneeclinics.co.uk/

There are a number of other health services in the town including chiropody, physiotherapy and health and fitness centres (see Sport for health and fitness).

There are several organisations that provide support for people with health and personal problems (see Clubs and Societies).

General Practices
Corbett Medical Practice (Pharmacy attached)	36 Corbett Avenue	<01905 795566
Spa Medical Practice	Ombersley Street	01905 772389
Droitwich Health Centre	Ombersley Street	01905 773535
Chemists and Pharmacies
Boots The Chemist	50 St Andrew’s Square	01905 772679
Droitwich Pharmacy	53-63 Ombersley Street East	01905 771036
St Mary Pharmacy	Farmers Way, Westlands	01905 778109
Dentists
R.A.J. Morris	67 Ombersley St East	01905 778873 01905 796633
Old Market Court	2 Old Market Court, High St	01905 797733
Peter Davis	18 Corbett Avenue	01905 773887
Smallwood,Willis & Nicholas	47 Blackfriars Avenue	01905 773111

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	PopularSpa.com - is a complete list spa web directory, resources and information websites.
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		Virtual Hospital (An American site)
		NHS
		Worst Case Scenarios
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		Independant UK Health website