As the weather (broadly) improves, I wonder how many of us have considered dusting off our trainers this weekend? A regular exercise habit is one that all of our doctors would heartily encourage, and running (at any pace) is one of the most accessible and fuss-free ways of exercising. But it also puts stress on the body that can land the beginner back on the sofa way too soon, and with depleted motivation. Happily, we have the advice of WGP's great friend and neighbour Liam Newton, Sports Physiotherapist and Specialist running physio to keep us on our feet and powering forwards. He kindly shares some top tips with us here.  

Now well in to the second year after Wegovy and Mounjaro burst on to the scene in September 2023 and December 2024, we ask Dr Catherine whether, in her clinical experience, they live up to the ‘hype’.

Mouth ulcers are a very common annoyance for many of us. In most cases they are completely benign, but some do require more specialist investigation. We talk you through the common causes and triggers, how to lessen their occurrence, and when to see your doctor. 

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!

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.

Winchester GP were truly humbled when one of our patients, unprompted, started sending in their weekly experiences of starting the weightloss medication Mounjaro. We think it’s an incredibly brave and generous thing to do, and so are delighted to share their updates verbatim here.

Winchester GP were truly humbled when one of our patients, unprompted, started sending in their weekly experiences of starting the weightloss medication Mounjaro. We think it’s an incredibly brave and generous thing to do, and so are delighted to share their updates verbatim here.

Week 3 shared by one of our our weight loss medication patients

Week 2 of the weight loss diary from one of our patients taking Mounjaro

Week 1 of our patients weightloss story on Mounjaro

Winchester GP were truly humbled when one of our patients, unprompted, started sending in their weekly experiences of starting the weightloss medication Mounjaro. We think it’s an incredibly brave and generous thing to do, and so are delighted to share their updates verbatim here, starting with how they came to our consultation room in the first place.

Ask an assembly of health professionals (i.e. doctors, dieticians, nutritionists, health coaches. Personal trainers etc….) about vitamin supplements in general and you are likely to get a wide range of responses- but there is one that they pretty much all agree on…

Our co-founder, Gemma, shares her story of why the Trucheck Intelli cancer screen is a non-negotiable part of her family’s health routine.

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!