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Practical, GP-written guidance on the health topics our patients ask about most.

June 2, 2026

What’s Included in a Private Health Check? (And What to Ask For)

A private health check is only as useful as what it actually tests. Knowing what should be included…

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June 1, 2026

How Often Should You Have a Full Health MOT?

The NHS Health Check every five years is a starting point, not a comprehensive health monitoring programme. A…

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May 31, 2026

Men’s Health Check at 40: What You Should Be Screening For

Most men reach 40 without having had a single meaningful health check. Statistically, men are less likely than…

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May 30, 2026

Women’s Health Check at 40 and 50: What to Expect

The forties and fifties are a decade of significant hormonal and physiological change for women β€” and the…

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May 29, 2026

Is Private GP Worth It? When It Makes Sense (and When It Doesn’t)

This is the same document as your first message β€” here’s that reworded version again (word removed, ready…

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May 29, 2026

Can I Still Keep My NHS GP If I Go Private?

One of the most common concerns people have before booking a private GP appointment is whether it will…

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May 28, 2026

What Happens in a Private GP Appointment vs an NHS One?

Here’s the reworded version with the word removed throughout, ready to paste into WordPress: Are Private GPs as…

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May 28, 2026

How Long Are NHS GP Waiting Times in 2026?

Getting a GP appointment on the NHS in 2026 is faster for some patients than the headlines suggest…

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May 27, 2026

How Much Does a Private Blood Test Cost in the UK?

More people than ever are choosing to take control of their health with private blood testing β€” and…

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May 26, 2026

How Much Does TRT Cost Per Month in the UK?

Low testosterone β€” clinically known as testosterone deficiency or hypogonadism β€” affects a significant number of men in…

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