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What is Strep A?

What is Strep A?  Streptococcus, also known as Strep A or Strep Throat is an infection that causes bacteria to colonise the throat and skin which in turn can result in a range of skin, soft tissue and respiratory tract infections.  What are the symptoms?  Symptoms of Streptococcus include:  Sore throat or pain when swallowing   […]

Keeping your family healthy this Christmas

As the festive season approaches, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of holiday celebrations and delicious treats. However, maintaining a healthy lifestyle is crucial, especially during a time when overindulging is the standard. To ensure your family enjoys a happy and healthy holiday season, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 […]

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How to make a new year’s resolution and stick to it

We’re very close to the new year and that means lots of us are thinking about what we can do in 2024 to improve ourselves. You might have one big goal you want to work towards or lots of little resolutions you’re thinking about. Sometimes it can all feel a bit overwhelming, and entering a […]

FEELING SAD: SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER

With the days getting shorter, you may have found this lack of daylight negatively affecting your mood. Today, on the Winter Solstice, we discuss the condition linking low mood to the season change: Seasonal Affective Disorder.

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Norovirus: The winter vomiting bug

A common cause of tummy upset, especially throughout the winter months, Norovirus is a highly contagious virus, that can affect people of all ages. We talk through symptoms, management and how to avoid this nasty stomach bug!

Men’s Health Check: A Comprehensive Guide

The Importance of a Men’s Health Check In the hustle and bustle of modern life, a men’s health check might not always be seen as a prioity. It’s easy to prioritise work, family, and social commitments over their well-being, sometimes neglecting vital health check-ups. However, taking care of your health is crucial, and one of […]

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WINTER WELLNESS

8 Winter Wellness Tips Winter’s arrival ushers in a unique set of opportunities and challenges for our overall well-being. To stay healthy during the chillier months, it’s crucial to prioritise your physical and mental health. In this blog, we’ll explore some easy and simple winter wellness tips to help you thrive during autumn and into […]

Managing Menopause + Perimenopause

Menopause is an inevitable experience for all women. But you don’t have to suffer the symptoms of menopause alone – our doctors are experienced and happy to help!

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How to get rid of a cold

Everyone wants to know how to get rid of cold but the truth of the matter is it’s quite challenging to do alone. With same-day appointments, we can help you feel better quickly:   BOOK GP APPOINTMENT   As the temperature drops and the leaves start to fall, cold and flu season makes its unwelcome […]

Student Back to School: Top health tips

It is nearly back-to-school time which can be a stressful time for parents. You need to sort out their school uniforms, the backpack they need and the correct equipment and books. As a result, it can be a good idea to create a health checklist student specific to make sure that they know how not […]

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