GP Q&A: Elderly Wellbeing with Dr Catherine Frankum

GP Q&A: Elderly Wellbeing with Dr Catherine Frankum

There comes a time for all of us when we start to notice our older relatives starting to slow down. But it’s not always obvious which changes we should just accept, and when to seek professional advice and perhaps intervention. Luckily, Dr Catherine Frankumone of our fabulous GPs, has a special interest in frailty. We managed to waylay her in clinic just before the Easter weekend, to get her top tips for supporting our elderly loved ones as they age.

Tick Bites: Prevention and Treatment

Tick Bites: Prevention and Treatment

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!

Could Testosterone be the missing link in your HRT regime?

The peri-menopausal and menopausal periods of a woman’s life bring about significant changes and often troublesome or even debilitating symptoms. Some of  these symptoms may be caused by falling Oestrogen levels. First line HRT treatments focus on restoring these levels, and for many women is very effective in managing symptoms. But if you feel that standard HRT is not quite hitting the spot, it might be time to consider whether another hormone, testosterone, could be the missing link in your management plan.