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Health, Fitness & Wellbeing - brought to you by APL Media • Wednesday 7 October 2026 ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Children’s eye care excellence Why have bunion surgery?


For children, good vision plays a fundamental role in learning, development and discovering the world around them


For consultant paediatric ophthalmic surgeon Lucy Barker, caring for young patients means considering the whole child, and supporting families through every stage of their journey. Lucy works at both The


Portland Hospital and Moorfields Eye Hospital, where she treats children with a wide range of eye conditions. Her particular areas of interest include childhood cataract, visual development and paediatric strabismus (squint). Alongside her clinical expertise,


Lucy places great importance on communication. She recognises that an eye examination can be daunting and she takes time to build trust with children, explain what’s happening in an age-appropriate way and help parents understand their options. She also recognises that a child’s eye health can’t be considered in isolation. Education, general health, wellbeing and development are all closely connected to the way children see and experience the world during their formative years. Lucy works closely with


orthoptists and optometrists, bringing together a multidisciplinary


team to provide comprehensive care. As chief surgeon at the world-famous Moorfields Eye Hospital, she also brings surgical excellence and state- of-the-art technology. Lucy teaches extensively and her


commitment extends beyond the UK. She maintains a strong interest in global ophthalmology and supports charities involved in teaching and training eye-care professionals in low- and middle-income countries. For Lucy, paediatric ophthalmology


is ultimately about enabling all children to achieve to their highest potential and supporting families along that journey with them.


LUCY BARKER


Bunions affect a joint on the inside of your foot near the big toe. They form a painful bump, which can rub on your shoes


Patients commonly experience pain and difficulty finding comfortable shoes. Other toes on the same foot can change shape over time as well, making things worse. Bunions can often be problem-


free, in which case no treatment is needed. Sometimes pain or rubbing from bunions can be managed through changing your shoes, or with toe spacers and bunion splints. If you’re still struggling you may need to consider surgery. Advances in bunion surgery have meant less pain and more reliable recovery. Mr Edward Dawe is an expert in


For further information


To book a Moorfields appointment T: 07511 738661 E: moorfields.lbarker@nhs.net To book an appointment at 234 Eye clinic T: 020 7387 4072 E: 234eyeclinic@hcahealthcare.co.uk


foot and ankle surgery and regularly teaches minimally invasive and arthroscopic foot surgery across Europe. He uses minimally invasive (keyhole) bunion surgery, which usually allows walking from the day of the operation. There’s no need for plaster, and this type of surgery probably allows an easier early recovery than traditional surgery. If you’re suffering with pain in


your foot or ankle, consider booking an appointment with him to discuss your problem. You will be able to talk through your individual


problem to establish treatment that best fits with your circumstances. Mr Dawe is a


consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon based in London and Sussex. He offers face-to-face and telephone consultations for patients nationwide.


MR EDWARD DAWE


BEFORE SURGERY


SIX WEEKS AFTER SURGERY


Get in touch


Visit: edwarddawe.com London Foot and Ankle Centre T: 020 7078 3800 E: enquiries@tlfac.co.uk BMI Goring Hall, Hove Montefiore, Nuffield Haywards Heath E: sussexmedicalsecretary@ outlook.com Oving Clinic T: 01243 773167, E: info@ovingclinic.co.uk Nuffield Chichester T: 01243 753022 E: sarah.palmer4@nuffieldhealth.com


ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Keeping your health in mind


Expert assessment and treatment for gastrointestinal conditions including Barrett’s oesophagus, reflux, coeliac disease, anaemia and inflammatory bowel disease


Dr Susannah Woodrow has been a consultant gastroenterologist for 12 years and works at Spire Clare Park Hospital, Farnham and Frimley Park Hospital. She cares for patients from across Surrey, Hampshire and Sussex, as well as referrals from elsewhere in the UK and overseas. She provides specialist assessment and treatment for a wide range of digestive conditions, combining a patient-centred approach with advanced endoscopic diagnostics. Dr Woodrow graduated from


Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’s Medical School and completed specialist gastroenterology training across leading London teaching hospitals before taking up her consultant appointment at Frimley Park. She was awarded a Darzi Fellowship in clinical leadership, recognising her commitment to healthcare improvement, education and high-quality patient care. A particular area of interest is


reflux, Barrett’s oesophagus and early oesophageal disease. Dr Woodrow offers specialist assessment and advice for patients with Barrett’s


oesophagus and has expertise in the endoscopic treatment of dysplasia and early disease arising within Barrett’s oesophagus. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients through investigations, treatment and follow-up. Dr Woodrow also sees patients


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Woodrow performs a wide range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. She has particular expertise in small bowel capsule endoscopy and enteroscopy. These investigations can play an important role in the assessment of unexplained anaemia, suspected small bowel disease and other complex gastrointestinal conditions.


For further information Visit: susannahwoodrow.co.uk


Chest pain matters


Specialist assessment for chest discomfort and suspected angina


Chest pain should never be ignored. It may feel like pressure, tightness, heaviness, burning or indigestion, and it can sometimes spread to the arm, neck, jaw, back or stomach. Angina commonly occurs when the heart muscle doesn’t receive enough blood and oxygen — often during physical activity or emotional stress — although symptoms can also occur at rest. The Cardiology Chest Pain Service


provides specialist assessment for people with new, recurrent or unexplained chest discomfort. The service reviews symptoms, medical history and cardiovascular risk factors, and can arrange appropriate investigations such as an ECG, echocardiogram, exercise testing, coronary CT imaging or further specialist tests where indicated. Early assessment can help


DR WOODROW


identify coronary artery disease, angina and other cardiac conditions, while also reassuring patients when symptoms are unlikely to be heart- related. Patients with persistent symptoms despite previous normal tests may also benefit from further specialist review, as some causes of angina aren’t detected by routine coronary imaging.


Sudden chest pain that does not


go away, particularly with sweating, nausea, breathlessness or pain spreading to the arms, neck or jaw, may be a medical emergency. In these circumstances, patients should call 999 immediately rather than waiting for an appointment.


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Appointments available for specialist chest pain and angina assessment


Self-pay and insured patients welcome. To book an appointment (Essex, Kent or east London) T: 07920111537 E: pa@cardiosec.co.uk Visit: karetang.co.uk


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