Healthcare Blog

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  The Benefits Of Complementary Therapies

  Over the past 10 years the popularity of combining conventional medicine with complementary therapies has soared in the UK. Cancer Research UK reports, “up to one third of people with cancer use some sort of complementary therapy at some point during their illness. For some types of cancer, such as breast cancer, the number of […]

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  ‘Spark! The Power is Within – A Guide to Energy’

  If you want to gain a deeper understanding of who you are and discover the tools to help develop your energy awareness, the Spark! The Power is Within training course is for you.  The course starting 16 August, takes place at YourGP in Edinburgh’s historic Dean Village, gives you a comprehensive guide to energy, the universe and yourself. […]

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  Firework Concert Tickets

  We are proud to announce that YourGP has been selected as the Official Medical Providers for the renowned and much-loved Edinburgh International Festival for the second year in a row. We have been given 2 pairs of tickets, to offer as a prize, for the world renowned annual fireworks display – The Virgin Money Fireworks […]

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  YourGP Welcomes Dr Philip Rutledge!

  YourGP is not only celebrating a new name this month, we are also delighted to be welcoming a vastly experienced new doctor to the team. Dr Philip Rutledge, who first started in general practice in Leith, Edinburgh in 1979, will be carrying out seafarer medical examinations at YourGP. The Merchant Shipping (Medical Certification) Regulations 2009 […]

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  Dr Myskow In Daily Record “Pillow Talk” Feature This Month

  One of our founders and Medical Director here at YourGP was featured in a recent Daily Record piece connected with the government’s new campaign to encourage couples to get over the embarrassment of talking about sex before they “jump in the sack”.

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  Medicalternative Is Now YourGP

  Same great service, central location, excellent staff and the same commitment to being here when you need us. You may recall earlier this year we asked you to choose a new name for us.  The response was overwhelming but there could only be one and it was Alistair Fenton’s YourGP. We feel YourGP is modern, […]

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  A Genuine 7-Day Week Service

  At YourGP we understand the frustration and worry of long waiting times for appointments which is why we pride ourselves in offering a short notice, 7-day week flexible service, working around your needs. Recently we have seen a notable increase in the number of media articles about the operating hours of the NHS and length of […]

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  Prepare For The Perfect Holiday With IPL™ Hair Removal Treatment

  With the summer months now upon us, for many, thoughts turn to going on holiday and enjoying the great weather abroad. And even for those unable to get away this summer, the weather here is pretty good too. But before you think about heading off on a plane to warmer climates you should consider treating […]

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  YourGP Supporting Men’s Health Week

  Today (Monday 9th June) marks the beginning of a very important week for all men across the UK, the first day of Men’s Health Week. For those of you unaware of what Men’s Health Week is; led by the Men’s Health Forum and focussing on health and work, including stress and unemployment, the aim is to […]

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  Cervical Screening Awareness

  This week is Cervical Screening Awareness Week, a UK-wide initiative led by Jo’s Cervical Cancer Trust to highlight the importance of cervical screening. Cervical screening, or the smear test as it is more commonly known, detects pre-cancerous cells which could lead to cervical cancer. In the UK, around 3,000 cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed each year, which […]