Health News & Top Tips

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.

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A Fond Farewell To Dr Stephen Hillier Upon His Retirement

The Walcote Practice bids a fond farewell to Dr Stephen Hillier upon his retirement. Since graduating from Westminster Medical School, Dr Stephen Hillier’s career as …

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Examining your balls could save your life

Love Your Balls Guys!

Yes guys, this one’s for you. To celebrate Orchid Male Health Awareness Week, we’ll soon have all you men out there loving your balls – …

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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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Important: protect your child/adolescent against certain cancers with the new Gardasil 9 HPV vaccination

The Walcote Practice is proud to be one of the first UK clinics to offer Gardasil 9, the new vaccine from Sanofi Pasteur MSD which …

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The Walcote Practice wins a Customer Service Certificate

Customer Service Certificate Winners at The South Coast Business Awards

At The Walcote Practice we were excited to receive a finalist’s certificate for our customer service excellence at the South Coast Business Awards on Thursday …

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The Walcote Practice – An Award Winning Year

The Walcote Practice team was delighted to mark our first anniversary with a win at the prestigious Winchester Business Excellence Awards as Entrepreneur of the …

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First Anniversary Celebrated With Multiple Business Award Nominations!

At The Walcote Practice, we are excited to celebrate our first anniversary this week with four nominations for business awards in Hampshire. Dr Nicholas Hillier …

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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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How Can Occupational Health Improve My Business?

Read on to learn how The Walcote Practice’s occupational health services can help to you to achieve important HR and business goals. The good health …

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