In our previous blog post, we shared that we probably we won’t be using John Lewis for our health screening needs any time soon…. BUT to show that we mean ‘no shade’ to this high street darling, let us explain why when it comes to carpet fitting they have loyal clients in us. (And what that can tell us about organising healthcare!!)
News that John Lewis & Partners (one of WGP’s top favourite stores) is going to start offering wellness screening is a fascinating development, but is it a service that we would recommend to our friends and family? Read on to find out!
A good night’s sleep is a core pillar to everyone’s wellbeing. Of course, there are certain times of life when broken nights are pretty much an inevitability (we’re thinking young children!) But if an interrupted night has become the norm for you, try these 10 tips to get you back on to an even keel. We also give you the lowdown on sleeping pills!
It’s no secret that we Brits live by our weather! You could call it part of our national identity. So it’s no surprise that we also see some very strong seasonal trends in healthcare. It’s not just the illnesses that change with the weather; the way we manage our symptoms and how willing we are to make meaningful change has a natural ‘ebb and flow’. We recommend you flow with the seasons rather than fighting them!
Do you consider yourself a hypochondriac, or do you avoid the doctor ‘like the plague’? What is a ‘normal’ amount of doctor consultations to have per year? This is a question that lots of our patients consider and not least when they are thinking of starting one of our subscriptions. Will they really need 6 appointments in the year? This is the amount we include in a solo subscription)
Of course, in one sense this question is impossible to answer, because none of us has a crystal ball, but still there is ‘method in our madness’, so allow us to show you our workings.
In our humble opinion, one of the best things about living in Hampshire is the glorious countryside and countless ways in which we can all get out and enjoy it. However, as is so often the case, such privileges come with some drawbacks and we can certainly count the possibility of tick bites as one of them! Read on to find out what are the risks associated with tick bites, how to avoid them, and what to do if you get bitten!
We all want to look out for our relatives and ourselves as we age. But it’s not always obvious what changes we should accept as part of ‘growing old gracefully’ and what we should be more concerned about, and seek medical advice.
Read on, as Dr Catherine Frankum, General Practitioner with special interest in frailty, has shared her top 5 areas for potential risk and concern, to help you navigate this potentially confusing and sensitive topic.
Hoorah! It's getting to that time of year when opportunities to overindulge start to come thick and fast! Whilst Winchester GP is a medical practice, and we try to set a good example most of the time - we do also love a party. And, let's face it, 2022 has, for so many people, been a 'bit of a mixed bag'. So let us not judge too harshly if people want to let their hair down just a little. We at Winchester GP have instead turned our thoughts to how best to minimise and manage the after effects of a bit of a blow out! Read on for the fruits of decades of medical training, and countless nights of 'field work'.
If you have concerns about your child’s behaviour or development, you may be wondering whether they are neurodiverse. But what does that term actually mean? What are the various different neurodiversities? Is a label helpful, and by extension is it worthwhile getting an assessment?
We are very grateful to share the expertise of Dr Tamasine Black, Educational and Child Psychologist and Founder of Tabla Psychology, a trusted referral partner of Winchester GP.
For many of us with kids, the end of August often heralds the start of a mad rush for new shoes, uniforms, and stationery. It’s also a great time for parents and carers to start planning nutritional lunch boxes, in the hope that we fuel our little darlings for the long school day ahead of them. Read on for Kaye Osborne, nutritional therapist, tips for healthy meals on the go!
We are delighted to have the exercise and movement expertise of personal trainer and friend of Winchester GP Anna Coles. Read on as she explains the importance of functional movement training, and how you can incorporate its key elements in to your exercise schedule.
Teenage acne is common - very common, in fact! Even if you, or the teen in your life is not plagued by severe symptoms, being a teenager is surely challenging enough without dealing with acne. That's why the doctors at Winchester GP are wholly supportive of taking acne seriously, and taking proactive steps to minimise its impact on health and happiness. Read on for tips on management from self help to how your GP or dermatologist can help.
