Healthcare Blog

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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. […]

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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 […]