General Health

Rheumatoid Arthritis Awareness

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can affect anyone over the age of 16 years. June 17th to 23rd 2019 is Rheumatoid Arthritis …

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With our help, you really can stop smoking

Smoking – it can be very easy to start and very tricky to stop, so is it actually worth making the effort? The answer is …

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Watch a Minor Surgical Procedure at The Walcote Practice

The Walcote Practice offers a professional and comprehensive minor surgery service to patients. Our experienced doctors are able to remove a variety of superficial bothersome …

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Tinnitus the Trickster

Tinnitus can be a tricky condition, both to understand and to address. To mark Tinnitus Week from 4th–10th February 2019 and to enhance awareness, we …

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Need help with a troublesome skin lesion?

Most people live with moles, warts, cysts and skin tags which cause no problems. Sometimes, however, such skin lesions can change, grow or become uncomfortable …

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The Joy Of Ear Syringing!

Although it may be hard to believe, there are few medical procedures as instantly rewarding for both patient and doctor as a successful session of …

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Bespoke Private Health Checks Are Available At The Walcote Practice

Health Check…Why Bother?

It’s that time of year again – festive indulgence is becoming but a distant memory and New Year’s resolutions may be starting to wear thin! …

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Slop on an SPF 30 or higher, UVA five-star rated, broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen, at least 20 minutes before sun exposure.

Top Tips to Keep Your Skin Safe in the Sun

To help keep your skin safe and healthy while enjoying the sun, The Walcote Practice recommends seven simple steps, adapted from Australia’s ‘SunSmart’ campaign: 1) …

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Save a Life – Learn How to Spot Sepsis

The next few minutes spent reading about this common but little-known medical emergency could help you to save a life. What is Sepsis? Sepsis is …

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