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DocSelect Announces Partnership with Home Physio Care

We're pleased to announce a new partnership between DocSelect and Home Physio Care, bringing together private GP support and specialist home physiotherapy across Nottingham.

How Much Does a Private GP Cost in the UK?

The cost of a private GP appointment in the UK varies depending on the type of consultation, location and provider.

Can't Get a GP Appointment? What to Do Next

If you can't get a GP appointment, it usually doesn't mean your surgery has stopped seeing patients.

The Home Healthcare Revival

Not too long ago, the idea of a doctor treating you in the comfort of your home seemed like wishful thinking - if you weren't housebound, rich, or living in the 1950s, it just wasn...

Hair Health: What You Can Do and Where to Get Help

Noticing hair loss or thinning can be worrying, but it's very common - and there are often ways to help.

Winter Blues: Caring for Your Mental Health When the Sun Disappears

As the days get shorter and the weather turns grey, many of us notice our mood dip a little.

Understanding Coughs, Colds, and When to Worry: A Parent's Guide

Most coughs, sore throats, and runny noses in children are caused by viral infections.

Enjoying Christmas: The Healthy Way

Christmas is a time for family, celebration, and of course, plenty of delicious food! It's completely fine to enjoy your favourite festive treats - balance, not restriction, is the...

Living (and Doctoring) with Coeliac Disease: A GP's Perspective

It's one thing to diagnose coeliac disease. It's another to live with it.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: What Every Woman (and Man) Should Know

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the UK-a time when pink ribbons appear in shop windows, charities run fundraising events, and conversations about breast health grow lou...

Whatever Happened To GP Home Visits?

For many people in the UK, GP home visits feel like something from the past. We often hear patients say, "You used to see the same GP."

HRT Isn't the Answer for Everyone - And That's Okay

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) often comes up in conversations about menopause.