<![CDATA[Wessex Cardiology - Wessex cardiology news]]>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:55:53 +0000Weebly<![CDATA[Wessex Cardiology Christmas office hours 2025]]>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:57:11 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/wessex-cardiology-christmas-office-hours-2025Our office will close at 1400 on 24 December and be closed 25-26 December and 1 January 2026. The office will be open as normal (0900-1700) 29-31 December and 2 January. Happy Christmas and Merry New Year to all!
]]><![CDATA[New contact number for Wessex Cardiology]]>Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:42:56 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/new-contact-number-for-wessex-cardiology​Our new contact number for Wessex Cardiology is now 023 8110 2653, please use this for all calls to us. Although our old numbers will continue to be answered for now these may be decommissioned in the future.]]><![CDATA[New RCP appointment for Prof Curzen]]>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:23:25 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/new-appointment-for-prof-curzenProfessor Nick Curzen has just been appointed to the position of Deputy Medical Director for Invited Reviews at the Royal College of Physicians. Nick has high clinical and governance standards and is an excellent choice for this prestigious post.]]><![CDATA[First TAVI implants at Southampton Spire]]>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:50:47 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/first-tavi-implants-at-southampton-spireIn January 2025 Wessex Cardiology performed the first two TAVI procedures at Southampton Spire. Dr John Rawlins (TAVI lead) and Dr Simon Corbett both did the first two implants, which went well and both patients are doing very well. Dr Rawlins has worked hard with the team to establish this new service at Southampton Spire, which will be one of the few new TAVI units in England in 2025. We can now offer this procedure, in suitable patients for both self-paying and insured patients (with pre-authorisation).]]><![CDATA[Award of personal chair]]>Tue, 03 Sep 2024 12:12:28 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/award-of-personal-chairWe are delighted to announce that Michael Mahmoudi was award a personal chair from the University of Southampton in July 2024. Congratulations to Professor Mahmoudi.]]><![CDATA[Dr Calver retires from Wessex  Cardiology July 2022]]>Tue, 13 Sep 2022 14:27:05 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/dr-calver-retires-from-wessex-cardiology-july-2022After many years as a consultant Cardiologist at Wessex Cardiology Dr Alison Calver has finally decided to retire from private practice. Alison stopped private practice in July 2022. She is continuing a small amount of part time NHS work doing clinics and MDTs but no longer doing private practice. We wish Alison all the best in her retirement,]]><![CDATA[New revolutionary heart failure drug trial by Dr Flett]]>Sat, 19 Jun 2021 17:14:41 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/new-revolutionary-heart-failure-drug-trial-by-dr-flettAndrew Flett has secured charitable funding to conduct a study looking at the effects of Entresto, a new revolutionary heart failure drug, on the heart using an MRI scan. The research led by Dr Flett will help our understanding of this condition and how to treat it. See the attached press release for more details.
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]]><![CDATA[Wessex Cardiology service update June 2021]]>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 10:23:29 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/wessex-cardiology-service-update-june-2021As of the beginning of April 2021 Wessex Cardiology clinics have resumed as normal and we are regularly seeing patients face-to-face. If you would prefer then either telephone and online consultations may be available depending on your consultant, please do enquire if interested. From mid May 2021 we have been able to resume exercise treadmill tests, although capacity is reduced due to COVID guidelines. All other non-invasive services including echo and monitoring are now running.]]><![CDATA[COVID update 13 January 2021]]>Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:44:22 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/covid-update-13-january-2021As of Monday 25 January until further notice Wessex Cardiology will not be able to offer regular private clinics at the Spire, until further notice.

​The COVID situation is absolutely critical in the NHS and all our consultants must devote all their time to helping with this battle. We may possibly be able to offer some urgent telephone consultations, on an ad hoc basis out of hours in our own free time. However, it is unlikely that we will be able to offer any routine daytime clinics until this crisis resolves. If you are offered a telephone consultation it cannot be guaranteed to be at a specific time due to emergency work, we will do our best under the circumstances to call you as near to the allocated time as possible- please bear with us. Our office staff will continue to work normal hours and will be able to advise you as needed. It is likely that you will be able to continue to have tests for your heart such as echos and ECGs at the Spire, as diagnostic testing at the Spire is not directly effected by this wave. However no private procedures will be undertaken for Cardiology, if you need an urgent procedure for your heart this will have to be done in turn on the NHS. This is because the NHS is using Spire operating theatres to try and keep some urgent NHS work running. We suggest you contact our office staff to discuss your needs.

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation at this difficult time.

Dr James Wilkinson 
Administrative Partner, Wessex Cardiology LLP
]]><![CDATA[Wessex Cardiology Christmas Closure 2020]]>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:28:55 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/wessex-cardiology-christmas-closure-2020Please note that Southampton Spire Hospital will be closed between Christmas and New Year this year. During this closure we cannot run any clinics or lists. All emergencies should go through the NHS, as is usual for Cardiac emergencies. Wessex Cardiology office will be closed from 5pm on 23 December until Monday 3 January. We will be answering the calls we can and taking booking for the 2021 clinics, which restart on January 3, on the two days before New Years Eve. Happy Christmas to all and thank you for your understanding.]]><![CDATA[Cardiology services in the second lockdown]]>Mon, 09 Nov 2020 10:52:25 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/cardiology-services-in-the-second-lockdownUnlike the first lockdown the government is keen that hospital activity and appointments for non-COVID related conditions is maintained at the highest capacity that it is safe, for each hospital. Southampton Spire has confirmed that outpatients tests (eg echos and cardiac monitors) and consultations may continue as normal. Southampton Spire has worked hard to provide one of the safest clinical environments for such services.
  • You will be checked for symptoms and have your temperature checked at the door before you are allowed in.
  • If you are unwell (cough, loss of smell, symptoms of cold/flu) and/or have a fever please do not attend but let us know so we can safely reschedule your appointment.
  • Social distancing including: hand gel/hygiene and wearing of masks at all times is expected during your visit to the Spire.
  • There are appropriate safety measures such as screens at the outpatient reception and safely spaced waiting seats in the outpatient area.
  • Capacity for tests and clinic appointments is understandably reduced to allow thorough cleaning between patients and minimum risk of infection,
​Should you have tests and/or an outpatient consultation at the Spire you can rest assured this is conducted in the safest way possible. If you have any concerns or questions our secretaries would be happy to discuss these with you.

Please note that with sickness and increased demand our office team are busier than ever. So we would ask you please respect this and do not leave multiple messages. Our team will always respond to your enquiry in a timely way. If a GP referral and details are needed from your GP it is your responsibility to call your own practice and obtain this. We thank you for being courteous to our office staff at all times.
]]><![CDATA[Resumption of services in clinic]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:40:24 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/resumption-of-services-in-clinicAs of September face-to-face outpatient clinics have started to resume at the Spire and we hope to catch up with a long backlog of people needing tests and consultations. Sometimes clinic appointments can be equally effective over the phone. Please discuss these options with our staff if you need to be seen. If you are being seen in the Spire you will need to follow the strict instructions provided on rules for coming to the hospital.]]><![CDATA[Retirements]]>Mon, 21 Sep 2020 10:35:31 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/retirementsAfter many years Iain Simpson, a founding partner of Wessex Cardiology, has decided to retire from private practice. As of April 1 2020 he is no longer seeing private patients. One of our other Wessex Cardiology partners will be happy to continue your care if you were a patient of Iain's. We wish Iain all the best in retirement and hope he enjoys more family time.

During the summer of 2020 Jane Robson, who has worked as a secretary since 2010 also resigned. Jane looks forward to spending more time with her family and Wessex Cardiology wish her all the best for the future.
]]><![CDATA[Wessex Cardiology Coronavirus update]]>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:34:11 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/wessex-cardiology-coronavirus-updatePlease note we can offer telephone consultations to our patients but not face-to-face clinical outpatient clinics or any tests at present. The Spire is currently only providing urgent NHS inpatient care. See more information here.]]><![CDATA[Coronavirus advice for WC patients]]>Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/coronavirus-advice-for-wc-patientsPlease see our advice page about Coronavirus and Wessex Cardiology services here.]]><![CDATA[Professor Curzen is President elect of British Cardiovascular Intervention Society]]>Thu, 25 Jul 2019 18:00:58 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/professor-curzen-is-president-elect-of-british-cardiovascular-intervention-societyWe are delighted to announce Professor Curzen has been announced as the new President elect of the British Cardiovascular Intervention Society ]]><![CDATA[GDPR compliance]]>Thu, 17 May 2018 12:58:59 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/gdpr-complianceYou will all be aware that as of 25 May 2018 all companies must be fully compliant with the new GDPR laws. Further information can be found on our GDPR page here. Wessex Cardiology are fully compliant with all these regulations. All Wessex Cardiology patients will shortly receive a letter and consent form with your preferences, which must be completed in order for us to be able to contact you by any means, with the exception of postal letter. We apologise for any inconvenience due to this extra paperwork but hope you understand it is mandatory and for the protection of your data privacy and rights.]]><![CDATA[New partner Dr Haydock joins Wessex Cardiology]]>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 20:04:27 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/new-partner-dr-haydock-joins-wessex-cardiologyDr Paul Haydock joins Wessex Cardiology as a partner in March 2018. Paul is highly experienced in all aspects of heart failure and the insertion of complex pacing devices. Paul is also EHRA certified in Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices.  Paul's NHS practice is predominantly at Southampton. Privately Paul will see patients in the Winchester area, at the Nuffield health Wessex hospital and at Southampton Spire.]]><![CDATA[CMA compliance]]>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:58:58 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/cma-compliancePlease note Wessex Cardiology are fully compliant with the CMA requirements to send all patients a letter prior to their first appointment. This is to state the fees we receive, terms and conditions and any declaration of financial interest we have related to our private practice. This has been our practice since the start of December 2017, it was a mandatory requirement from 31 December 2017.]]><![CDATA[Review paper by Dr Flett on MRI is published]]>Thu, 07 Dec 2017 12:48:03 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/review-paper-by-dr-flett-on-mri-is-publishedDr Flett has just published a review on Cardiac MRI scanning and heart failure, which you can read here.
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]]><![CDATA[Strong UHS faculty at TCT]]>Sat, 02 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/strong-uhs-faculty-at-tctIn October there was strong faculty representation from University Hospital Southampton with Professor Nick Curzen, Dr James Wilkinson and Dr Melli Mahmoodi all givingstrong-uhs-faculty-at-tct.html talks at this major international meeting in Denver Colorado, USA.]]><![CDATA[Dr Wilkinson on BBC Radio Solent discussing new Blood Pressure proposals]]>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:02:45 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/dr-wilkinson-on-bbc-radio-solent-discussing-new-blood-pressure-proposalsDr Wilkinson commented on BBC Radio Solent on new NHS England plans to make widespread blood pressure testing available, see here for details. Dr Wilkinson stated that 'Whilst he fully supports more easy access to blood pressure checks he does not think this should be done by the fire service or teachers, who are busy enough already! Ideally this better would be through machines made easily available to the public e.g. in all GP practice receptions, pharmacies, supermarkets and other such public places. The plans would also need resources to educate the public about what to do if blood pressure is raised and to enable GP surgeries to cope with increased demand to deal with this.']]><![CDATA[Dr Wilkinson on BBC radio Solent]]>Thu, 01 Jun 2017 08:42:05 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/dr-wilkinson-on-bbc-radio-solent​Dr James Wilkinson does "cardiac clinic" on Sasha Twining show on BBC radio Solent on May 31, answering questions from listeners about various cardiac conditions. You can listen to this discussion on various conditions, including treatment of heart attacks and stents, until Friday 30 June by clicking here.]]><![CDATA[Professor Curzen discusses new heart scan technology]]>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 15:44:04 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/professor-curzen-discusses-new-heart-scan-technologyRead article in Southern Evening Echo where Professor Curzen discusses new heart scan technology, which could revolutionise treatment of heart disease. See here.]]><![CDATA[Dr Rawlins joins Wessex Cardiology as new partner]]>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 09:29:54 GMThttps://www.cardiology.co.uk/wessex-cardiology-news/dr-rawlins-joins-wessex-cardiology-as-new-partnerDr John Rawlins, a consultant interventional cardiologist, officially joins Wessex Cardiology on 1st April 2017. John has expertise in cardiomyopathy, sports cardiology and screening athletes hearts. John completed a research degree with the world famous Sanjay Sharma at King's College Hospital, London. John is also a TAVI operator and has an interest in complex coronary intervention. You can read more on his profile page here.]]>