Healthcare Blog

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  Your flu vaccine is changing – here’s how

  As summer comes to an end, it’s time to look ahead to autumn and winter. Whilst many of us look forward to the changing seasons and revel in the rich variety of colours in nature and the prospect of cosying indoors, there is one definite downside to this time of year and that is flu. […]

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  Edinburgh Festival goers’ top five reasons to choose YourGP

  With the 2020 Edinburgh International Festival cancelled due to the pandemic, and covid restrictions significantly impacting EIF 2021, all eyes are on the Scottish capital this summer as the world-famous cultural event returns for its 75th edition. Whether you’re a local heading into the city centre to soak up the atmosphere or a performer travelling […]

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  YourGP introduces new Green Initiative

  At YourGP, we’re passionate about providing expert healthcare that has a genuinely life-changing impact. Day in, day out, we aim to improve lives – making people happier and healthier. But we’re keen to do even more. And that’s why we’re introducing our new Green Initiative, so we can do our bit to help the environment […]

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  Summer health update

  As the Scottish weather is notoriously unpredictable, it’s no surprise that any time we get a particularly good spell of summer sunshine, we all want to head outdoors and make the most of it! And there’s a lot to be said for doing just that. Enjoying the sun has many proven health benefits – from […]

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  Online booking and video consultations now available at YourGP

  At YourGP we are always looking at ways that we can improve the services that we provide and the overall patient experience. On that note, we would like to provide some updates on the practice. Online Booking As part of recent upgrades to the practice, we are now offering an online booking system that allows […]

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  Say goodbye to skin tags this summer

  Jetting off in search of the summer sun has been high on many people’s wish lists for two years. And now that restrictions have eased, many of you are planning the ultimate beach holiday to make up for lost time. For some, this means donning your swimwear for the first time since those pre-pandemic days. […]

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  Celebrating International Nurses’ Day

  12th May is officially International Nurses’ Day, a day that aims to recognise the important contribution that nurses make to society. So, what better time to get to know YourGP’s resident Practice Nurse, Laura? Here, she gives us a unique insight into her everyday life at the practice, revealing the challenges and rewards of the […]