Healthcare Blog

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  The flu vaccine – why it’s not just about protecting yourself

  If there is one good thing to come out of 2020, it’s that many people now have a greater understanding of the impact our health (or ill health) can have on those around us. Take the flu, for example. Whereas in the past, some people may have underestimated the effects of the virus, many now […]

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  Wishing you a safe, happy and healthy Christmas

  As 2020 comes to a close, we would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to each and every one of our patients for playing your part in helping to keep the nation safe this year. The whole team at YourGP has worked incredibly hard throughout these unpredictable times, and will […]

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  Practice closed for training

  YourGP will be closed from 1pm on Monday 14th December, for staff training. The practice will reopen as normal at 9am on Tuesday 15th December. If you would like to get in touch with us during this time then you can send an email to reception@your.gp and one of the team will be in touch […]

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  Fighting the stigma of HIV

  1st December is World AIDS Day, and whilst medical science has advanced considerably since the condition first hit the headlines in the 1980s, we still have a long way to go in terms of removing the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS. One way to play your part in the fight against prejudice is to wear a red […]

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  Movember: Why it’s good to talk about men’s health

  The summer of 2020 saw many of us sporting questionable hair dos, thanks to the Lockdown restrictions. And whilst many headed straight to the barbers and hairdressers as soon as they re-opened, there’s one very good reason we should all consider embracing the overgrown facial hair once again – and that is Movember. Every year, […]

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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 […]