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IBS

By |April 27th, 2022|

April brings us bowel cancer awareness month as well as drawing attention to IBS or, as it is more formally known, Irritable bowel syndrome. Unfortunately, this taboo subject can be easily misdiagnosed, misunderstood and in most cases, not considered a disability even though it can be debilitating. IBS is a chronic condition that needs to [...]

Ovarian Cancer

By |March 16th, 2022|

March is the month we raise awareness of Ovarian cancer, discuss the symptoms, promote early diagnoses and raise important issues such as funding and inequalities. More than 93% of women with ovarian cancer survive the disease for five years or more if caught early. Therefore, raising awareness about regular screening, early detection and education on [...]

LGBTQIA+ Sexual Health: Testing, Prevention and Support

By |June 18th, 2021|

Originally published 18 June 2021. Editorially updated 13 October 2026. General patient information, not personalised advice. Inclusive sexual-health careSexual health is relevant to people of every sexual orientation and gender identity. The right care depends on your body, your partners, the sexual contact you have and your individual needs—not on assumptions. A confidential, non-judgemental conversation [...]

What do I need to do, to travel out of the uk?

By |May 19th, 2021|

The annual run to the sun has started, but many people are still left asking, “What do I need to do to travel out of the UK?” The traffic light system changes all the time, as are the travel rules for each destination. Here we cover the rules of travel currently in place and provide [...]

Fit to Fly

By |April 30th, 2021|

The world seems to be opening back up to the idea of international travel, yet, there is still an air of confusion as to where we are allowed to travel and how we qualify. It’s clear that the rules and regulations around travelling are constantly changing day-to-day, and of course, it’s not just our laws [...]

Can I still use my EHIC card?

By |March 15th, 2021|

EHIC or European Health Insurance Cards have been in use since 2006 and have given travellers access to free emergency medical treatment when injured or poorly abroad. Unfortunately, all this changed from the 1st of January 2021, and now many travellers are left wondering… […]

COVID passport – What you need to know.

By |February 24th, 2021|

2020 has been a year of stay-cations, albeit camping in the confines of the living room or, if you were lucky, the garden! With all that becoming a distant memory, travel companies predict a massive increase in bookings for the first quarter of 2021. Although you may be headstrong in getting that ideal location, don’t [...]

How Do I Know If I Am Deficient In Vitamin D?

By |February 19th, 2021|

Currently, there are alarmingly high rates of people with a vitamin D deficiency in the UK especially within the BAME community as well as low-income families, leaving large numbers of people more susceptible to respiratory infections. Studies also show clear seasonal contrasts within all ethnical backgrounds. […]

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