Dr Alia Fahmy, one of our leading Cotswolds GPs has issued urgent advice and guidance in the wake of an alarming rise in cases of depression during the COVID-19 pandemic. Figures from the Office of National Statistics have revealed that one in five adults in the UK have experienced some form of depression since the
As it is now compulsory to wear a face covering in supermarkets and shops across England, our GP is sharing some timely guidance on how to use face masks properly. Dr Karl Braine, is concerned many people have been left confused by the inconsistent messaging about masks from central Government and differing advice in England,
We’re delighted to announce we’ve added another prestigious industry award to our roster. We've earned a WhatClinic Patient Service Award for 2019, a prize which recognises “clinics which demonstrate a clear and measurable commitment to patient service.” It is based on excellence ratings from healthcare search engine WhatClinic. Winners need to demonstrate commitment to patient
The latest updates on the coronavirus pandemic from Concierge Medical. Testing Throat and/or nasal swabs for diagnosing acute illness are now being rolled out nationally by PHE and the NHS. As of Thursday, May 28, ‘Test and trace’ will be ongoing for those who develop new symptoms of COVID-19. It has taken time to get
Today we mark World Family Doctor Day, held on this day every year to highlight the role and contribution of family doctors in health care systems around the world. At Concierge Medical, we recognise the value of the traditional family doctor-patient relationship, a role which has changed a lot in recent years. Here’s our medical
Our GP Dr Simon Gillson is urging people not to delay seeking medical advice because of fears about contracting coronavirus. Dr Gillson is concerned that sick patients are not reporting potentially serious health problems during the current COVID-19 pandemic. While he said he understands people’s worries, Dr Gillson warned they could be taking an even
We had been hopeful that the Prime Minister’s address on Sunday would have clarified the current national situation though it seems it may have created more questions than it answered. The positive news is evidence from the Office of National Statistics that overall deaths, and deaths within care homes, are now in decline. The ONS
While it is probable that we have reached the peak of Covid-19 infection in the UK, the descent will be protracted and lockdown measures will remain in place for the foreseeable future. In this update, we will again attempt to cover some of the emerging issues and questions relating to the coronavirus outbreak. COVID-19 Testing
In this update, we’ll look at some of the things we’ve learned about the coronavirus infection over recent weeks. Infection updates A fever or new, continuous cough (coughing a lot for more than an hour or three or more coughing episodes per 24hrs) are still the main symptoms of suspected COVID-19 infection. Anosmia (the loss
Today we are looking at the constantly-evolving picture of COVID-19 testing. We will endeavour to give our opinion as to what we feel is the best approach to testing generally, while highlighting some of the pitfalls in this rather complex subject. Antibody testing Antibody testing tests for the body’s immune response to COVID-19 by measuring
