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Importance of exercise

Love your London park!

Following on from our praise of parkrun and in honour of National Love Parks Week here in the UK, here’s a rundown of the events held around London. London has more parkrun events than any other city worldwide and options to run with buggies…
Private GP Medicals

The power of parkrun: exercise is still the best medicine

From its humble beginnings in London’s Bushy Park in 2004 with just 13 friends partaking in a 5km timed run, to a global event that sees more than 350,000 runners around the globe turn up every Saturday, parkrun has become a phenomenon. So,…
Booking a private GP Appointment

Everything you need to know about booking a private GP

The Covid pandemic has had a profound impact on healthcare in the UK, and a recent UK survey suggests that a third of adults have had an appointment with a private GP in the last three years. With more than half of respondents considering…
Dr Caroline Wall qualifies in Occupational Health Medicine

Dr Caroline Wall qualifies in Occupational Health Medicine

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We’re excited to announce that GP London W1’s Dr Caroline Wall has recently qualified in Occupational Health Medicine, gaining her post-graduate diploma (DipOccMed). “About a third of the work that we do at GP London W1 is Occupational…
men and their diabetes risk

Men urged to understand their diabetes risk

As this week is both International Men’s Health Week and Diabetes Week in the UK, organisations are urging men to understand their diabetes risk and what steps they can take to prevent the development of Type 2 diabetes. Recent figures…
stroke prevention at private GP clinic

NICE recommend testing to reduce risk of further strokes in people with gene variant

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), the public body that provides guidance and advice to improve health and social care in the UK, has recently recommended genotype testing in stroke prevention. Patients that have…
Skin checks at GP London W1

How to stay sun safe in the UK

Temperatures are rising, and the UK’s first proper heatwave is on the way, borne by a European heat plume. Sun safety is May’s focus, and this year the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) is tackling the misconception that sun protection…
Welcome to Dr Stephanie Goodwin's patients

Welcome to Dr Stephanie Goodwin’s patients

We’re delighted to welcome patients of Dr Stephanie Goodwin to our practice at GP London W1. Her practice has more recently co-existed alongside ours at 25 Harley Street, and we are honoured that she has chosen to recommend us to her patients…
importance of continuity of care

The importance of continuity of care from your GP revealed

Healthcare is changing rapidly in the UK, and nowhere is this more evident than in your local general practice. In a trend that was accelerated during the pandemic, the traditional relationship between the patient and their doctor, which is…