Spring is here at last but is there a spring in your step to match? Are you feeling fit and well or just too tired to put your best foot forward? Maybe you keep on putting those little niggles and aches you get to one side because your children, your partner, your parents or work
Since forming Concierge Medical Practice in 2013, we have sought to advance our unique brand and the service we provide. We have, however, taken some time to reflect on our achievements so far and we now know that two thirds of new clients who join us do so via 'word of mouth' referrals from existing
ConciergeMedical is delighted to be announced as finalists in the prestigious 2018 LaingBuisson Awards. The national awards, known as the Oscars of health and social care, recognise and celebrate industry excellence and innovative services in the public, private and third sectors. They are in their 13th year and are judged independently and objectively and focus
There’s no doubt that the NHS is experiencing unprecedented problems: an expanding and ageing population, more medications and treatments available and budgetary limitations relating to the overall financial climate. Additionally, in our field of primary care, there are falling numbers of both established GPs and trainees wishing to embark upon a career in General Practice.
What do our Members Say ? Members Survey Results December 2017 Thank you to all our members who took the time to participate in our recent members' survey. We love receiving feedback and suggestions that can improve our service. Results of Members Survey: It's very easy to contact your doctor 24/7, including weekends and
There was a time when you could make an appointment with a doctor when you were ill, and not have to wait 2 weeks to see them. There was even a time when GPs made house calls (in the middle of the night, if needs-be). There was a time when doctors knew their patients
Concierge Medical Update April 2017 We're Winning The last 6 months have been a time of unexpected acknowledgement for us, which we are very grateful for. In November 2016, we won the coveted Laing Buisson award for Best UK Private Primary Care and Diagnostics. The Laing Buisson awards
Some of you may remember that in 2014 I raised around £1900 for Meningitis Now by trekking the eight highest peaks in the Lake District. And for those who have been keeping an eagle eye on our Twitter feed, you'll know that I've just returned from Patagonia. My trip to Argentina was in order to
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"If I give you antibiotics for your viral illness, you'll be better in a week. If I don't give the antibiotics, you'll be better in seven days!" This week, the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) issued guidance to healthcare professionals on antibiotic prescribing and antibiotic stewardship programmes. They contend that around 25% of the
