News & Updates
Know your numbers: the 6 vital health metrics you should be aware of
NewsEvery September, the charity Blood Pressure UK promotes the importance of knowing your numbers when it comes to your blood pressure, as one in two strokes and heart attacks are caused by high blood pressure.
One in three UK adults have high…
Survey highlights our worrying attitude to sun safety
NewsAfter enjoying soaring temperatures in recent weeks, a new study has shed light on our attitude towards protecting our skin. Worryingly, only 40% of Brits buy SPF when they go on holiday, and only half wear SPF when it’s sunny. The Face the…
The importance of continuity of care
NewsIs continuity of care between GPs and their patients essential? A recent study has highlighted the widespread threat to GP continuity of care in the UK, a core principle of our practice. Researchers at the University of Leicester analysed data…
Benefits of resetting your relationship with alcohol
NewsDry January is a distant memory, so July's Alcohol Awareness Week is an important opportunity for us to think about drinking and ensure we have a healthy relationship with alcohol.
Drinking is ingrained in British culture, although it seems…
P is for prostate conditions
NewsEvery June, the focus is on men's health, and this year's campaign was on P for Prostate, emphasising the importance of men sharing their stories. When King Charles gave his health update earlier this year, the NHS website's 'enlarged prostate'…
Early intervention in managing diabetes essential
NewsIf you have been feeling increasingly thirsty, need to urinate frequently or are unusually fatigued, you may be experiencing the early symptoms of type 2 diabetes. A recent study has found that treating type 2 diabetes as early as possible helps…
Charity warns of an ‘unsustainable’ explosion in strokes over next decade
NewsConcerns have been raised about the potential number of people in the UK who are at risk of experiencing a stroke, with figures set to increase by more than 50% by 2035. The impact on the NHS and the economy regarding healthcare costs and…
Non-melanoma skin cancer: the warning signs to watch out for
NewsAs temperatures rise and summer beckons, it's unsurprising that May's focus is skin cancer and sun awareness. The British Association of Dermatologists has long campaigned for greater knowledge of sun safety, and this year, their particular…
How to manage and recover from work-related stress
Clinic Updates, NewsResearch commissioned by Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity, found that work is the most stressful factor in people's lives. More than one in three said their work life was either very or quite stressful.
Work-related stress experienced…