If you find yourself regularly needing over the counter medicines such as indigestion remedies and pain killers this could be a signal that you should stop self treating, and see a doctor. Read on….

Hoorah! It's getting to that time of year when opportunities to overindulge start to come thick and fast! Whilst Winchester GP is a medical practice, and we try to set a good example most of the time - we do also love a party. And, let's face it, 2022 has, for so many people, been a 'bit of a mixed bag'. So let us not judge too harshly if people want to let their hair down just a little. We at Winchester GP have instead turned our thoughts to how best to minimise and manage the after effects of a bit of a blow out! Read on for the fruits of decades of medical training, and countless nights of 'field work'.

When Gemma Willsher chose to take the Trucheck Intelli Cancer screen herself, it was quite a different experience to arranging it for other patients of Winchester GP. Read on for her account of why we introduced the test, how she found the process, and what the result meant for her.

If you have concerns about your child’s behaviour or development, you may be wondering whether they are neurodiverse. But what does that term actually mean? What are the various different neurodiversities? Is a label helpful, and by extension is it worthwhile getting an assessment?

We are very grateful to share the expertise of Dr Tamasine Black, Educational and Child Psychologist and Founder of Tabla Psychology, a trusted referral partner of Winchester GP.

For many of us with kids, the end of August often heralds the start of a mad rush for new shoes, uniforms, and stationery. It’s also a great time for parents and carers to start planning nutritional lunch boxes, in the hope that we fuel our little darlings for the long school day ahead of them. Read on for Kaye Osborne, nutritional therapist, tips for healthy meals on the go!

We are delighted to have the exercise and movement expertise of personal trainer and friend of Winchester GP Anna Coles. Read on as she explains the importance of functional movement training, and how you can incorporate its key elements in to your exercise schedule.

Teenage acne is common - very common, in fact! Even if you, or the teen in your life is not plagued by severe symptoms, being a teenager is surely challenging enough without dealing with acne. That's why the doctors at Winchester GP are wholly supportive of taking acne seriously, and taking proactive steps to minimise its impact on health and happiness. Read on for tips on management from self help to how your GP or dermatologist can help.

School is back in, and if you as a parent are secretly rejoicing at having a little of your time back during the day, don't relax too quickly. Bugs just Iove a school classroom - from head colds, coughs and respiratory infections, to tummy bugs and pink eye (conjunctivitis). And don’t get us started on creepy crawlies such as nits and threadworms. Read on for our guide to boosting your child’s immunity, and how to minimise the impact of these every day pests!

Summer is the time we have the most skin on show, and you're probably already getting bored of the continued advice to slip/slap/slop! Nevertheless, protecting our skin from the suns rays is vital, and not just to avoid the pain and peeling of sun burn.

Most importantly, avoiding UV exposure is about preventing skin cancer. In this article we look at an easy way to remember some of the key concerning features when checking your moles. We also review self checking resources, and how technology might be able to help you keep track of the landscape of your skin.

Why haven’t my periods started?
If you have a teenage daughter who hasn't got her periods yet, this could very well be a question that she is frequently thinking about. Indeed it is common for teenage girls to worry about this, and think they are somehow abnormal if they are one of the last in their peer group to start their periods.

There are many possible explanations for why a girl's period might not have started, and this article will explore each one so that you can have a reassuring (biologically correct!) conversation with her, answer any questions and know where to turn if you still have concerns.

Did you know, there are, on average, 2000 heat-related deaths every year. In the UK we are having to become increasingly used to heatwaves, so it's important to be aware of how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the possible health risks of prolonged extreme heat.