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If you're experiencing bladder leakage, pelvic floor concerns or symptoms of prolapse, Dr Vim Timba, our Urogynecology S...
28/07/2026

If you're experiencing bladder leakage, pelvic floor concerns or symptoms of prolapse, Dr Vim Timba, our Urogynecology Specialist GP, is often the best place to start.

Whether you leak when you laugh or exercise, constantly need to rush to the toilet, wake multiple times overnight to urinate, feel a heaviness or bulge, or simply feel that something isn't quite right, Dr Timba can assess your symptoms, organise any necessary investigations and begin treatment where appropriate.

If specialist care is needed, she works closely with our urogynecologists, Dr Frida Carswell and Dr Lauren Ferris, through Brightwell Health's Urogynecology Shared Care Model.

This collaborative approach is designed to make your journey feel more connected, coordinated and supported.

Rather than navigating appointments and investigations on your own, your healthcare team works together to streamline your care and ensure everyone involved has a clear understanding of your treatment plan.

Importantly, seeing Dr Timba first is optional and is designed to enhance, not delay, your access to specialist care. If a urogynecologist is needed, your referral and management can already be underway, helping you feel informed and prepared before your specialist appointment.

If you're not sure where to start, start with Dr Vim Timba.

Book your appointment via our website online or call our friendly reception team on 02 4092 8000.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/newcastle-west-NSW-2302/brightwell-health/doctors

Bladder concerns can have a bigger impact on daily life than many people realise.They can influence how you exercise, wh...
26/07/2026

Bladder concerns can have a bigger impact on daily life than many people realise.

They can influence how you exercise, where you go, how confidently you move through your day, and even whether you laugh, cough or sneeze without thinking twice.

If you're experiencing bladder leakage, a frequent or urgent need to urinate, difficulty emptying your bladder, or symptoms of pelvic organ prolapse, you don't have to navigate it alone.

Dr Vim Timba, our Urogynecology Specialist GP, is often the best place to start.

She provides comprehensive assessment and management for bladder, pelvic floor and prolapse concerns, arranging any necessary investigations and commencing treatment where appropriate.

If specialist care is needed, Dr Timba works closely with our urogynecologists, Dr Frida Carswell and Dr Lauren Ferris, through Brightwell Health's collaborative urogynecology shared care model, helping to ensure your care is coordinated from the very beginning.

You don't need to know exactly what's causing your symptoms or whether you need a specialist before making an appointment. If something doesn't feel right, that's reason enough to start the conversation.

Appointments with Dr Vim Timba are now available. Book your appointment via our website online or call our friendly reception team on 02 4092 8000.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/newcastle-west-NSW-2302/brightwell-health/doctors

Have you ever found yourself thinking…"I leak a little when I cough, laugh or exercise.""I'm always looking for the near...
24/07/2026

Have you ever found yourself thinking…

"I leak a little when I cough, laugh or exercise."
"I'm always looking for the nearest bathroom."
"I suddenly have to rush to the toilet."
"I wake up multiple times during the night to wee."
"I feel a heaviness or bulging in my pelvis."
"It feels like I can't completely empty my bladder."
"Something just doesn't feel quite right since having children."
"I thought this was just part of getting older."

These symptoms are common. But they aren't something you simply have to put up with.

At Brightwell Health, you can now book an appointment with Dr Vim Timba, our Urogynaecology Specialist GP, for concerns around incontinence, bladder function, and pelvic floor concerns.

Dr Timba provides a thorough assessment, organises any necessary investigations, and can begin treatment where appropriate.

If specialist care is needed, she works closely with our urogynecologists, Dr Frida Carswell and Dr Lauren Ferris, through our collaborative Urogynecology Shared Care model. This approach is designed to improve access to care while ensuring you feel supported throughout your journey.

Most importantly, you don't need to know whether your symptoms are "serious enough" or whether you need a specialist. That's exactly what your appointment is for.

Appointments with Dr Vim Timba are now available. Book your appointment via our website or HotDoc today.

You don't have to keep wondering if it's "normal." Let's start the conversation.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/newcastle-west-NSW-2302/brightwell-health/doctors

Our new Day Surgery Unit is now open!For many people, procedures like an IUD insertion or replacement, pelvic floor inje...
22/07/2026

Our new Day Surgery Unit is now open!

For many people, procedures like an IUD insertion or replacement, pelvic floor injections or a vasectomy can bring up feelings of anxiety or concern about discomfort.

Our Day Surgery Unit allows eligible patients to access selected procedures under twilight sedation in a safe, supportive and familiar environment.

Every patient's journey begins with a consultation, where your clinician will discuss your options, answer your questions and determine whether day surgery is appropriate for you.

If you're suitable, our team will guide you through every step of the process.

Current day surgery procedures include:

• IUD insertions and replacements (hormonal and copper)
• Pelvic floor injections
• Vasectomy

To learn more about our Day Surgery Unit, including fees and eligibility, visit our website or speak with our friendly reception team on 02 4092 8000.

20/07/2026

At Brightwell Health, we're here to provide expert, compassionate care through every season of life.

We believe healthcare is about more than treating symptoms. It's about listening, educating, supporting informed choices, and empowering you to feel confident in your health.

Whatever brings you through our doors, we're here to meet you with care that's evidence-based, respectful and centred around you.

Because your health deserves to evolve with you.

Book your care online or call our friendly reception team on 02 4092 8000.

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day!At Brightwell Health, inclusive healthcare is part of how we care, every ...
14/07/2026

Today is International Non-Binary People’s Day!

At Brightwell Health, inclusive healthcare is part of how we care, every day. We are proud to stand alongside our non-binary and trans community and to provide healthcare where people are treated with respect, dignity and without judgement.

Our team provides gender-affirming cervical screening for trans men, hormonal implant insertion as part of gender-affirming care, contraceptive options for people of all gender identities, and STI screening and treatment, including PEP and PrEP.

We also recognise that LGBTQIA+ people can face very real barriers when accessing healthcare. Creating safer, more inclusive healthcare means understanding those barriers and continually considering how we can do better.

Everyone deserves to feel respected and supported when accessing healthcare. At Brightwell, that belief is central to the care we provide.

To learn more about our services or book an appointment, visit our website or contact us on, 02 4092 8000.

A healthcare appointment brings together two different kinds of expertise.Your clinician brings years of training and cl...
12/07/2026

A healthcare appointment brings together two different kinds of expertise.

Your clinician brings years of training and clinical experience. The ability to recognise patterns, make sense of complex information, identify what may be clinically significant and use evidence to guide what comes next.

You bring something they cannot: the lived experience of your own body, story and life.

You know what has changed. What you have noticed. What you quietly work around. What matters to you. What you are worried about. What feels realistic for your life.

Neither perspective tells the whole story on its own. At Brightwell, we believe the best care brings both together.

Book your care online or call our friendly reception team on 02 4092 8000.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/newcastle-west-NSW-2302/brightwell-health/doctors

We are elated to welcome Dr Calista Spiro to Brightwell Health as our new General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon!Dr ...
09/07/2026

We are elated to welcome Dr Calista Spiro to Brightwell Health as our new General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon!

Dr Spiro is now based at Brightwell, while continuing to serve the Hunter region and Mid North Coast. We feel incredibly fortunate to be her clinical home.

She is a highly skilled general and upper GI surgeon with a particular interest in:
• Gallbladder surgery
• Hernia surgery
• Anti-reflux surgery
• Achalasia surgery
• Gastric ulcer surgery
• Upper GI surgery
• Interventional and diagnostic endoscopy
• Barrett’s oesophagus
• Emergency and skin cancer surgery

Dr Spiro prioritises reducing health risks and comorbidities in her patients, with a strong focus on minimally invasive techniques, expedited recovery, and truly personalised care.

She is also passionate about Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) principles, helping patients recover safely and efficiently.

She holds a Master of Surgery in Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery from the University of Sydney and is a motivated teacher, dedicated to supporting physicians and surgeons.

At Brightwell, we value collaborative, multidisciplinary care, and Dr Spiro’s expertise in complex general and upper GI surgery strengthens the comprehensive support we offer our community.

We’re so excited to have her as part of the Brightwell team.

This NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of honouring the voices, strength, culture and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strai...
07/07/2026

This NAIDOC Week marks 50 years of honouring the voices, strength, culture and leadership of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

For five decades, NAIDOC Week has created space to celebrate culture, speak truth, honour resistance and recognise the generations of people who have shaped the movement. The Elders who stood firm. The organisers who made space. The artists who turned resistance into expression. The communities who have continued to show up, year after year.

50 Years of Deadly is a celebration of everything that has come before, everything being led and created today, and the momentum still building for the future.

At Brightwell Health, we are proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week and recognise the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people leading change across every field, including health and healthcare. We also recognise that the work towards a more equitable future belongs to all of us, and that Indigenous leadership and community must be met with listening, action and meaningful support.

We honour the stories, languages, art, leadership and strength of the past 50 years, and look towards the next 50.

Featured Artwork - Paralpi by Zaachariaha Fielding
Paralpi extends Zaachariaha’s acclaimed Inma series and reflects a deeply cultural and immersive narrative grounded in Country. The artwork depicts the sounds of Paralpi, a significant place just outside Mimili on the eastern APY Lands in South Australia. As Zaachariaha describes, Paralpi is a place where people come to embrace and celebrate children, where they are taught by Elders to move and mimic their Clan emblem — for Mimili, this being the maku (witchetty grub).

Not every health concern needs to be urgent before it deserves attention.Many of the things that impact our daily lives ...
28/06/2026

Not every health concern needs to be urgent before it deserves attention.

Many of the things that impact our daily lives can build gradually over time. We adjust, accommodate, and push through.

Healthcare isn't only about treating illness. It's also about supporting your wellbeing, comfort, confidence, and quality of life.

Whether it's changes in your cycle, bladder concerns, pelvic pain, menopause symptoms, sexual health concerns, or simply something that doesn't feel quite right, you don't need to wait until things become unbearable before seeking support.

If it's affecting your quality of life, it's worth talking about.

Book your care online or call our friendly reception team on 02 4092 8000.

https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/newcastle-west-NSW-2302/brightwell-health/doctors

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