Category: General

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  Appointments now available at YourGP

  There’s no denying that the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge effect on the lives of everyone, and of course that includes every one of our patients and team members here at YourGP. So firstly, we would like to thank you all for doing your bit and playing such a vital role in controlling the […]

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  Practice Statement – 27th March 2020

  The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has affected companies across the UK and beyond, including YourGP. As a small business we have already felt the impact of the current global crisis, like many others. However, we have a duty of care to our patients and YourGP also provides services that can alleviate some of the pressure on […]

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  Top tips to protect your health when social distancing and self-isolating.

  The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything we’ve seen in this lifetime. Hundreds of thousands of people have already been affected, and the knock-on effects will undoubtedly be long-lasting. As unsettling as these facts may be, it is important to remember that there is something we can all do to limit the impact of this virus. […]

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  The importance of shielding during the COVID-19 pandemic

  For many people who catch coronavirus, the symptoms will be mild – a fever and a cough for example. Some may not even experience symptoms at all. However, for others the effects of coronavirus can be extremely serious. In the UK alone, more than a million people are at high risk of needing hospital treatment […]

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  Childhood food allergies – your questions answered

  Monday 20th April marks the start of Allergy Awareness Week and this year the focus is on childhood food allergies – something that can cause major worries for parents and carers of young children. Simply put, an allergy is an adverse reaction to a particular substance, and those reactions can range from the relatively mild […]

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  How the coil changed my life

  For some people, finding the right contraception can be life changing. Whether you’re struggling to manage heavy periods or just struggling to remember to take a pill, it’s important to know that help is available. Start by talking through your options with someone who truly understands. Here, we share a first-hand account from *Laura who […]

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  YourGP supports the call for tighter cosmetic regulation

  Many people turn to YourGP because they know that no matter what treatment they require, they will be advised and treated by some of the most highly respected medical professionals in the field, each of whom is strictly regulated by the General Medical Council. And this not only applies to our medical treatments, but to […]

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  Your coronavirus questions answered

  The World Health Organization has recently declared a global emergency in relation to coronavirus, also referred to as novel coronavirus or Covid-19. To date, 76,000 have been affected and sadly over 2,000 have died as a result. And whilst the vast majority of cases have been reported in China, the UK government has declared that […]

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  Top tips for following a plant-based diet

  Whether it’s for ethical, environmental or health reasons, an ever increasing number of people are deciding to go vegan. Supermarkets and restaurants have been quick to react, with animal-free products now widely available, making it easier than ever to embrace a plant-based diet. However, as with any major diet change, it’s essential you seek the […]

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  Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season

  YourGP is committed to providing the highest standard of healthcare, right when you need it. That’s why our dedicated team will be on hand right up until Christmas Eve, and back in the practice from 8am on Friday 27th December. Until then, from everyone here at YourGP, we wish you a very merry Christmas and […]