Category: General

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  Think pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

  The ongoing coronavirus crisis may have temporarily stopped many things, but fundraisers at the research and care charity, Breast Cancer Now, are adamant it won’t stop their annual campaign to raise awareness and vital funds for the essential work they do. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Friday 23rd October is officially Wear it […]

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  We’re here to support you throughout Stoptober and beyond

  These are stressful times for many of us, so it’s understandable that some smokers might be thinking now just isn’t the best time to quit. However, with Stoptober in full swing, now is exactly the right time to stub it out. Stoptober is an annual campaign held each October with the aim of encouraging smokers […]

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  Know your numbers: Why blood pressure matters

  When it comes to facts and figures, most of us know our height and weight but how many of us know our blood pressure reading? The answer is worryingly few. Yet there is a simple, quick and painless test to find out and it could just save your life. Read on to discover how Know […]

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  Why breastfeeding support is so vital

  The road to motherhood can be a daunting and overwhelming journey at the best of times, but with COVID-19 restrictions preventing partners from attending antenatal appointments, and friends and family unable to visit and lend a hand once the baby arrives, it is understandable that many new mothers are feeling particularly vulnerable right now. It […]

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  Why it’s more important than ever to get your flu vaccine this year.

  It may seem odd to be talking about the winter flu season in the middle of summer, but given the current circumstances, with COVID-19 still posing a very real risk and the potential for a second surge of the virus in the coming months, it makes sense to start planning ahead. And this year, it […]

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  Natural ways to boost your immune system

  As the world eagerly awaits the release of a vaccine, there is currently no way of protecting yourself completely from COVID-19. However, there are various things we can all do to limit the spread and reduce our chances of becoming infected. According to the current UK government advice, that includes the following: Stay at home […]

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  The latest advice on face masks and COVID-19

  The COVID-19 pandemic is unlike anything we’ve seen before. It is therefore unsurprising that the official government advice has changed in recent weeks, as new findings have come to light and we continue to navigate how best to deal with it. One of the major new developments has been the changing advice on face masks. […]

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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. […]