Can I still use my EHIC card?
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3y ago
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… Can I still use my EHIC card? If you plan to travel to the EU and have an old EHIC card, the current advice is to seek full travel insurance before you leave the UK. You may no longer have access to free emergency medical treatment and could be charged for your health care. However, IF you are currently within an EU country ..read more
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COVID passport – What you need to know.
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
3y ago
2020 has been a year of the stay-cation 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 forget your vaccinations! Holiday vaccinations for 2021 While the holiday companies are bracing themselves for a surge in bookings, GP’s up and down the country are also expecting vast amounts of vaccinations appointments to be made giving people that chance to get away for the ..read more
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How Do I Know If I Am Deficient In Vitamin D?
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
3y ago
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. Vitamin D, what are the symptoms of a deficiency? Most people will notice a difference within themselves as vitamin D functions as a hormone. Low Vitamin D can leave you feeling low, or tired but also can produce symptoms such as – Low immunity Vitamin D helps keeps your immune system ..read more
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HIV & AIDS #ItsASin – Part of LGBT history Month
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
3y ago
As we celebrate another year of LGBT history, we reflect over how far as a community we have come, the issues we have had to deal with and how it has changed us, not only personally but as a nation. This month we have been treated to a 5 part series which really brings home the attitude towards the gay culture in the ’80s and the AIDS epidemic which became the 4th biggest cause of death worldwide, poignantly depicted in ‘It’s a sin’. The evocative series reflects on the issues affecting young gay men, specifically in the London area. The series itself is incredibly raw. The viewer is left exp ..read more
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Battling Obesity – Lockdown
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
3y ago
There are two types of people in this world, the fitness fanatics and the free-living fridge lovers, but one thing that hasn’t failed to unite the two is a lockdown. Firstly, there is no shame in putting on a few pounds over lockdown. Regardless of who you are, we have all needed a little comfort over these extremely dark long months. With restrictions shutting down gyms and stopping us from our regular daily exercise, there were always other factors, which would eventually rear their ugly heads. According to national statistics, 29% of those surveyed have gained weight over the last 12 month ..read more
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Mental Health & lockdown
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
3y ago
It came as no surprise when the UK went into lockdown for the 3rd time during this pandemic and while Mr Johnson tries to find a balance between economy recovery, saving the NHS and saving lives, it seems mental health really has no priority. Many parents have called for schools to be fully reopened for the sake of their children’s mental health while critics have damned the prime minister for not closing them sooner. Vulnerable people up and down the country have remained behind closed doors for months on end, some alone with nobody to share thoughts with, and yet, we continue to rely on our ..read more
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What you need to know about the coronavirus
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
4y ago
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals. In 2019 the COVID-19 strain was discovered in Wuhan, Eastern China, and to date has caused 2,912 deaths within the mainland. Further outbreaks in Iran, Italy and South Korea led the World Health Organisation to designate Covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC). UK Chief Medical Officers have raised the risk to the UK from low to moderate. Although symptoms of COVID-19 and the flu are very similar, the two illnesses are caused by different viruses. Unlike the fl ..read more
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Lifestyle and nutrition advice
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
4y ago
  Lifestyle and nutrition advice People and their health histories are always completely unique and very complex. It is rare that patients get the opportunity to talk through all aspects of their health and share all their concerns. In my nutrition and lifestyle consultations, I want to offer patients the opportunity to talk at length about all aspects of their health, both past and present, mental and physical, as well as their lifestyle. In this way, I want to build a full picture of the person. This approach enables me to identify any underlying issues that may be connecting various health ..read more
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Can Vitamin D prevent respiratory infections?
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
4y ago
  Short days and damp, dark conditions can leave anyone feeling a little gloomy. Being SAD is a well-documented phenomenon that occurs in conjunction with changes in season. This winter depression is also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. The winter months not only affect our mood but can also cause a physical effect due to the lack of sunlight. Sunlight exposure stimulates the hypothalamus (the area of the brain, which controls circadian rhythm). When this does not work in rhythm, your sleep pattern is disturbed and in turn, results in a physical disturbance. Today we are going to talk a ..read more
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Take hold of your health
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by Dr Wayne Cottrell
4y ago
January is a great time to boost your health. Thousands of us each year will take on a challenge. Whether that be dry January, Veganuary or just investing in a gym membership. Whatever it is this year, what better way to start than knowing where you stand, with a full health check! Many people will have over-indulged during the festive season, impacting on your health and your waistline. In fact, both heart attacks and strokes tend to peak at this time of year due to overindulging AND Christmas stress. More reason to take hold of your health! Taking the time to really grasp your current heal ..read more
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