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Development Update

The building programme is proceeding well, with completion expected in August

Waiting time

There has been much recent comment and considerable debate about the waiting times for morning surgeries

Anti-viral drugs

Antibiotics have been available since the discovery of Penicillin in the late 1930s and became widely available after 1950. Anti-viral drugs have been available since the late 1980s >>> more

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone (body chemical) made by the beta cells of the islets of Langerhans, a specific group of cells in the pancreas. A shortage of insulin in the body results in diabetes >>> more

Salbutamol

For those who struggled with asthma, the arrival of Salbutamol was a miracle. Asthma suddenly became easier to manage >>> more

Patient Survey

Our latest Patient Survey (GPAQ) March 2008 is available for download

Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is probably one of the most common conditions to present to a GP. There are basically two kinds of arthritis, a wear-and-tear arthritis - osteoarthritis and an inflammatory arthritis when the joint becomes inflamed >>> more

Weight problems

Your body weight represents the balance between all the energy you eat and drink as food, and all the energy you use in your daily activities >>> more

Deep vein thrombosis

There has been much publicity about the problems caused by long haul flights >>> more

Jetlag

Jet lag is the feeling of disorientation experienced if you are flying across time zones >>> more