Welcome to The Walcote Practice news page where we bring you the latest Practice Updates and Health News. Dr Nic Hillier offers you guidance and reassurance about the latest research, health trends, treatments and concerns.
We also give you regular Top Tips for managing different aspects of your health to keep you feeling at your best.
The Walcote Practice will be remaining operational during the COVID-19 pandemic, wherever possible, in order to support patients and relieve the burden on the local …
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Daily life as we know it has fundamentally changed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. It is natural that people may feel uncertain, stressed and anxious …
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The Walcote Practice is working hard to ensure that we can continue to offer you a high quality primary care service during the ongoing COVID-19 …
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As you will no doubt be aware, a novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is currently in circulation globally and the UK is experiencing increasing numbers of new …
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Osteoarthritis (OA), the most common type of arthritis, is a condition which causes gradual damage to joints and causes them to become painful and stiff. …
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Yes, you read that right…its Sugar Awareness Week this week and the theme this year is ‘What’s in your drink?’. Many of us are aware …
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The festive period is a time for family and festivities but the late nights, overeating and extra drinking can have an impact on your health, …
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The pancreas is a gland in the abdomen which lies behind your stomach and in front of your spine. Its two main functions are digestion …
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Alcohol Awareness Week is running from 11th – 17th November 2019, led by Alcohol Change UK. It is important for us all to be aware …
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the name given to a common group of viruses. Some of these viruses can cause conditions like warts and verrucas, but …
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