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Aches & Pains. Don’t let life’s niggles wear you down

Migraine

Migraine headaches can affect people's mood and lifestyles when they occur frequently.

Arthritis

Arthritis isn’t a single disease, but rather a term used to describe a range of diseases that affect the joints. Common symptoms of arthritis include: joint pain, swelling, and stiffness, reduced movement of the joints, warmth and redness of the skin over the affected joint, muscle wasting and weakness around the affected joint.

Muscle Sprain

A muscle sprain occurs when there is an injury such as a stretch or tear to a ligament. Ligaments are tough, band-like structures that connect 2 or more bones to a joint. Muscle sprains most commonly affect the ankles, but can also occur in the wrists, thumbs, and knees.

Back Pain

Back pain, particularly lower back pain (lumbago), is a common condition that affects around a third of the UK population each month. There are many different causes of back pain, and it often goes away without treatment, but it may be a sign of an underlying medical condition.

Tension Headache

There are many different kinds of headaches including tension headaches, migraine, and cluster headaches. Headaches are not normally dangerous, but rarely, a severe, or sudden headache can be a symptom of something serious like a brain tumour or a Brain haemorrhage.

Allergies. Protect your peace-of-mind

Itchy Eyes

Itchy Eyes Health Guide coming soon!

House Dust Allergy

A dust allergy is an allergy that is triggered by dust. Allergies occur when the body’s immune system reacts to a harmless substance it perceives as a threat, triggering the release of a chemical called histamine. Dust allergy is commonly caused by house dust mites. It may make symptoms of asthma or eczema worse.

Allergies

An allergy occurs when your immune system reacts to a normally harmless substance, triggering a process in your body called an allergic reaction. The substances that trigger an allergic reaction are called allergens.

Hay Fever

Hay fever is a type of allergy that is triggered by pollen (a fine powder produced by plants and flowers). It is also known as seasonal allergic rhinitis.

Coughs & Colds. Nasty colds & everything in-between

Asthma

Asthma is a common lung disease that causes difficulty breathing, wheezing and coughing.

Chest Infection

A chest infection can affect your windpipe, bronchi (the tubes taking air into the lungs), or the deeper parts of your lungs.

Flu

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a common viral infection that affects your nose, throat and lungs.

Pneumonia

Pneumonia is not a single disease symptom, but a group of symptoms causing inflammation of one or both lungs. In pneumonia there is a decrease in the amount of oxygen that blood can absorb from air breathed into the lung.

Covid 19. Check out our latest Covid blog posts

When Should Passengers Take covid Tests UK

Find out when you need to test for COVID-19 once you have arrived to the UK from abroad.

New UK Travel Test Rules February 2022

The UK government has announced new Covid-19 Travel Testing requirements for entry into the UK

Lateral Flow Test Guide

Lateral flow testing is now widely used to help us travel more conveniently and are quick, easy and hassle-free.

International Airports Covid Rules Requirements

With different countries, airports, and airlines following different COVID regulations, it can be difficult to travel these days.

Fully Vaccinated vs Partially Vaccinated

COVID-19 vaccines are effective at protecting you from getting ill

EU Travel Update

Unvaccinated travellers or those who are still testing positive for infection are still eligible to travel to some countries within the EU

Covid Travel Checklist International Trips Pdf

This guide is a complete COVID-19 travel checklist to help you to make those important international trips

Australia Border Reopening

Australia's borders are re-opening for international travel but what does this mean if you have tested positive for COVID-19? Find out how you may still be able to travel to Australia here.

Antigen vs Antibody Test

Antigen and Antibodies - you've heard those before. But what do they really mean and how do they work?

Accuracy of Rapid Covid Test

Rapid Covid-19 tests are lateral flow antigen tests that provide quick results without the need for laboratory analysis like a PCR test does

Getting a PCR Test after having Covid

Covid Tests For Children

When children come together at school, germs are bound to sprea

Covid 19

Check out our latest Covid Blog Posts

Ear Nose and Throat. Whatever it is, we’ve got you covered

Ear Infection

Ear infections are very common in young children but you can still get an ear infection as an adult.

Laryngitis

Laryngitis symptoms often get worse during the first 3 days but can usually be managed at home.

Sinusitis

Acute sinusitis is a common condition affecting up to 10% of UK adults. Symptoms can vary in severity, ranging from a painful condition to a mild irritation.

Sore Throat

A sore throat is a pain, scratchy feeling or irritation of the throat that feels worse when you swallow. The most common cause of a sore throat (pharyngitis) is a viral infection, like a cold or flu. Whilst they can be irritating, sore throats usually resolve on their own and usually aren’t anything to worry about.

Tinnitus

Tinnitus is ringing, buzzing, or hissing in your ear(s) or in your head.

Tonsillitis

Tonsillitis can usually be treated at home and very rarely requires a tonsillectomy (removal of tonsils).

Eye Problems. We treat a number of eye-related conditions

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids. It is a common condition that is more likely to affect people with oily skin or conditions like seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), acne rosacea, dry eye, and allergies that affect the eye.

Stye

A stye (also known as a hordeolum) is a small abscess on the eyelid. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin membrane that lines the eyelid and covers the white part of the eye. It is a common condition that normally affects both eyes. It is also known as red or pink eye.

Red Eye

A red eye occurs when tiny blood vessels beneath the surface of the eye become inflamed making the eyes appear red and bloodshot. It can affect one or both eyes and is usually caused by something irritating the eye. In most cases, a red eye is not a sign of anything serious and clears up on its own once the irritation is removed. It does not usually cause permanent damage to your eye.

Infections. See how to spot an infection early

UTI

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are very common in women - some experts predict that around 50 to 60% of women will develop a UTI at least once in their lifetime.

Lyme disease

Lyme disease occurs following a bite from an infected tick and can drastically affect people’s lifestyles and daily activities when left untreated.

Cystitis

Cystitis is an infection and inflammation of the bladder. It is most commonly caused by a urinary tract infection (UTI) and occurs when bacteria travel up the urethra (the tube you pee from) and enter the bladder.

Athletes Foot

Athlete’s foot is a fungal skin infection that affects the feet and usually forms between the toes. It is typically treated with creams, powders or sprays which you can buy in drugstores or in pharmacies. In some people, it can cause burning, stinging, redness, and itching as well as flaking of the skin.

Nail Infections

Fungal nail infections are common and typically aren’t too severe but can take a while to treat. They usually affect your toenails, but you can get them on your fingernails, too. Nail infections can sometimes start at the nail's edge and often spread to the middle of the nail, making the nail appear discoloured, resulting in some parts of the nail becoming thicker.

Mental Health. We're here to help

Stress

Stress is an emotional and physical response to pressure, adversity, or demanding circumstances.

Anxiety

Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Anxiety is a sense of unease or worry and can be mild to severe.

Depression

Depression is a mood disorder that negatively affects the way you think and feel, and can impact daily activities like eating, sleeping, and interacting with others.

Phobias

Phobias Health Guide coming soon!

Panic Attacks

A panic attack is an extreme fear response. Panic attacks can be triggered by many different situations or may have no apparent cause.

Other Health Guides.

Sick Notes

Sick Notes – also known as fit notes, doctor’s notes, and med3s – can be complicated to navigate. Read our Guide to find out everything you need to know.

Fatigue

Fatigue is the main health issue for 5-7% of people attending primary care (seeing their GP).

Vitamin D Deficiency

Vitamin D deficiency is when you don’t have enough vitamin D in your body to be healthy. Vitamin D is responsible for keeping your bones, muscles, and teeth healthy, supporting your immune system, and maintaining the balance of electrolytes in your body.

Emergency Prescriptions

Many people need repeat prescriptions for a variety of conditions such as asthma, diabetes, hay fever and other chronic health conditions.

Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotics work by killing bacteria or preventing them from spreading further. They are sometimes prescribed by your doctor to treat or prevent some types of bacterial infection

Antibiotics

Antibiotics are a type of medication used to treat bacterial infections. Read on to find out what antibiotics are, how they work, and what kind of infections they are used to treat.

Health Checks

It is essential to stay on top of your health with a health check.

Period Delay

Period Delay Health Guide coming soon!

Smoking Cessation

Smoking Cessation Health Guide coming soon!

Weight Loss

Being overweight or obese can have serious implications for your health and increases your risk of many diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, strokes, oestoarthritis and some cancers. Being overweight can also affect your psychological health as it can lead to feelings of depression and low self-esteem and may contribute to social isolation.

Incontinence

Urinary incontinence is a condition where you pass urine involuntarily (when you don’t want to). It is a common condition, but the exact number of people with urinary incontinence is unknown. Many people feel embarrassed by their condition or assume it’s a normal part of getting older and cannot be treated. For this reason, many people don’t talk about their condition, even with their GP.

Fever

A fever, also known as a high temperature or pyrexia, is when your body temperature is higher than normal. Normal body temperature varies between people and may fluctuate throughout the day, but it is usually around 37 °C.

Reflux

Reflux happens to most people from time to time and is usually nothing to worry about, but if it happens frequently, you may have a condition known as gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD or GORD). While GERD itself isn’t dangerous, it is unpleasant and can lead to serious health problems such as oesophagitis (inflammation of the oesophagus), and rarely, oesophageal cancer.

Sexual Health. It happens to the best of us

Erectile Dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction, otherwise known as ED, or impotence is a condition where a man is unable to get or keep an erection long enough to have sex. This happens to most men on occasion, but if it happens often it may be a sign of an underlying health problem.

Menopause

Menopause is a natural process that happens when your hormone levels change, you no longer produce eggs in your ovaries, and your periods stop.

Male Fertility

Male fertility is the ability to father a child naturally through unprotected sexual intercourse.

Birth control

Birth control (also known as contraception) is any method used to reduce the chance of becoming pregnant.

Contraceptive Pill

The combined contraceptive pill is the most popular method of birth control in the UK. With perfect use, it can be up to 99.9% effective.

Heavy Periods

Heavy periods are menstrual periods that last for more than 7 days or involve particularly heavy bleeding.

STI Testing

STI is the abbreviation for a group of infections known as sexually transmitted infections. They may also be called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). STI is the abbreviation for a group of infections known as sexually transmitted infections. They may also be called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

Premature ejaculation

Ejaculation is when semen is expelled from the penis during male orgasm. Premature ejaculation is when this happens earlier than you or your partner would like; it may also be described as “cumming too soon”. It is the most common sexual health problem in men and affects between 30 to 50% of men.

Herpes Simplex

Herpes affects more than 3.7 billion people under the age of 50 worldwide.

Skin Problems. Whatever it is, we can support you

Acne When Pregnant

More than one out of every two women can expect to develop acne during pregnancy. However, managing this can be tricky.

Acne

Acne is caused by the pores in the skin becoming blocked with dead skin, bacteria or oil.

Teenage Acne

For most teenagers, the stress of school and growing up is enough to handle. But roughly 8 in every 10 preteens and teens have acne.

Acne in Babies

It can be very worrying for parents if their baby develops acne.

Acne Scars

As a complication of acne, acne scars can occasionally develop.

Acne Myths Debunked

With the rise of social media, many people adopt skincare advice given to them by influencers.

Acne Prevention

Though difficult to prevent, there are many steps that you can take to help reduce the risk of acne.

Acne Treatment

Depending on the severity of acne, there is a range of treatments available

Acne Causes

Acne occurs when the pores in the skin become blocked with dead skin, bacteria or oil.

Acne Types

Despite being so common, acne is a very varied condition.

Acne Signs and Symptoms

Acne is a very common condition that causes spots, oily skin and inflammation

Impetigo

Impetigo is a bacterial skin infection that causes sores or blisters on the skin. It is most common in young children, but anyone can get it. Impetigo is highly contagious, meaning it is easily spread from one person to another.

Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a skin condition that causes patches of scaly skin on the body. The patches may be sore or itchy. It is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes flare-ups (where symptoms are more severe) throughout a person's life.

Hair Loss

It’s normal for some hair to fall out and on average we lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day which are usually replaced with new hairs. As we age, this regrowth can slow, causing our hair to become thinner.

Ringworm

Ringworm is a common skin infection caused by fungi. It is called ringworm because it causes a circular, ring-like rash on the body. Despite the name, it is not caused by worms.

Rash

Rash Health Guide coming soon!

Cold Sores

A cold sore is a sore or blister that develops on the lips or around the mouth. They are caused by the herpes simplex virus. Cold sores normally clear up on their own within 7 to 10 days, but you can treat symptoms like itching, burning and pain and speed up healing with antiviral creams like aciclovir (Zovirax).

Eczema

Eczema is the name for a group of inflammatory skin conditions that cause the skin to become itchy, red, swollen and cracked.

Same day appointments often available

There are a few things we can’t help with:

Severe chest pain or suspected heart attack

Neurological defects or seizures

Sudden or heavy bleeding

Repeat prescriptions

All controlled drug prescriptions, benzodiazepines, opiate pain-killers and alcohol detoxification

NHS referrals or prescriptions

Observation for Covid Testing / Covid Test Certificates

Health Declarations, Fitness Assessments, Certification of Health Conditions

Dental Treatments or Advice

Severe sudden onset of pain

Severe mental health issues (such as psychosis or suicidal thoughts)

Pregnancy-related complications

Major trauma on any part of the body, including head and neck injuries

Fever for more than 3 days associated with confusion or disorientation

Suspected stroke (slurred speech, facial droop, arm weakness)

Sudden onset of difficulty in breathing

Persistent breathlessness including asthma attacks

Patients on chemotherapy with suspected neutropenia

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