The Hull and East Riding Hospital specialises in physiotherapy, cardiology, cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery, spinal procedures and eye surgery. They meet or almost meet the 32 core medical standards set by the Healthcare commission. The hospital is being expanded to augment its facilities. Spire Healthcare comprises a network of 36 private hospitals located all over the United Kingdom. This group won the Lang & Buisson "Best Healthcare Outcomes" award for 2008.