Healthcare Blog

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  World Health Day 2016 – Beat diabetes

  Thursday 7 April is World Health Day; this year the campaign aims to increase awareness about the rise in diabetes around the globe and help people understand risk factors and prevention methods.     There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 is characterised by a lack of insulin production, while type 2 results […]

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  World Autism Awareness Week 2016

  Today marks the beginning of World Autism Awareness Week (2nd – 8th April) so we’d like to take this opportunity to help raise awareness and understanding of Autism. What is autism? Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects how a person experiences the world around them, including how they communicate with and relate to other […]

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  Botox and safety

  Botox and other cosmetic fillers are increasingly popular treatments for men and women, but inconsistent regulations mean many people are putting themselves at risk with back alley practitioners. Don’t trust just anyone with something as important as your appearance – if you’re considering Botox or other cosmetic fillers, a medical practitioner is the only way […]

• A Closer Look at the New Alcohol Guidelines

  The UK’s Chief Medical Officer and Department of Health has released new guidelines on alcohol limits for men and women, lowering the recommended limit for low-risk levels of alcohol consumption. The guidelines are clear; in order to keep health risks low, people should limit their alcohol consumption and stay below the recommended limit. Most people […]

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  Meningitis Vaccine

  MENINGITIS Vaccine: There is a national shortage of the Meningitis B vaccine across the UK, and in fact world wide.  We are managing to get some stock but it is really VERY limited. We are taking contact details and will get in touch as soon as more vaccines are made available by the manufacturers. Please do […]

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  Could your holiday threaten your unborn child? Zika virus is rife in popular holiday hotspots

  The Zika virus may not be a problem in the cool climes of Scotland but it is spreading explosively in many holiday hotspots and you should think carefully about going to the Olympics or any of the affected countries if you are pregnant or hoping to conceive, including parts of Latin America, Mexico, the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic […]

• Mums looking good and feeling great, everyone benefits!

  Beauty might only be skin deep but understanding what goes on ‘under’ your skin is a key step to your beauty regime, helping you feel happy, confident and be a great mum! Tired and exhausted with no time for yourself being a mum of young children – and even older ones – is all consuming […]

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  Play safe with your face

  The Scottish Government’s new proposals aimed at regulating the cosmetics intervention industry in Scotland, published by Health Improvement Scotland (HIS), does not go far enough to offer the public any real protection, assurance or redress should something go wrong with treatments, it is claimed. In 2010 the cosmetics procedures market in the UK was worth £2.3billion. Only […]

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  SPECIAL OFFER: Anti Wrinkle Treatment 15% off. Look younger for less at YourGP

  Anti-wrinkle treatment, frequently referred to after the product name Botox®, is one of our most popular medical cosmetic treatments at YourGP private health practice. It can be very effective at reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The treatment works by making muscles hibernate and relax, resulting in a natural and more youthful appearance. As a medical […]

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  Free winter skincare consultations at YourGP

  With the late nights and increased alcohol consumption over Christmas and New Year, not to mention the cold weather, dry air and dehydrating central heating, it’s no wonder that we’re often left with inflamed and distressed skin in January. So as many of us prepare to detox and clear our bodies after the festive season, […]