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Private GP letters and fit notes: what a doctor can and cannot write
Need a private GP letter, medical certificate or fit note? This guide explains what a doctor can and cannot write, what evidence is useful, when fit notes may be appropriate, and how AccessGP can help after a clinical assessment.
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Can Stress Cause Physical Symptoms? When Not to Dismiss Symptoms as “Just Stress”
Stress can cause headaches, fatigue, digestive problems, palpitations and other genuine physical symptoms. However, persistent or unexplained symptoms should not automatically be dismissed as “just stress”. Dr Zamiel Hussain explains when to seek GP advice and how a doctor approaches the difference.
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Private GP before your holiday: what to sort before you travel
Preparing for a summer holiday? A private GP appointment can help with medication planning, common holiday health concerns, medical letters and queries before travel. This guide explains what to sort before you go and when urgent or specialist advice is needed.
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Managing in the heat: how to prevent heat exhaustion and know when to get help.
Hot weather can cause tiredness, dizziness, headaches, nausea, dehydration and heat exhaustion. This GP guide explains how to manage symptoms safely, when to seek urgent help, and when a private GP appointment may be useful.
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Feeling anxious but not sure what help you need? A GP guide.
Anxiety does not always feel like worry. It can affect sleep, concentration, work, relationships and physical wellbeing. This GP guide explains when anxiety symptoms may be worth discussing with a doctor, what a GP appointment can involve, and when urgent help is needed.
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General Health Blood Tests: What They Check and Why They Matter
A general health blood test provides valuable insight into your overall wellbeing. Learn what it checks, who should consider one, and how results guide preventative care.
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Hay Fever: Symptoms, Treatment Options and When to See a GP
Hay fever affects millions in the UK each spring and summer. In this guide, a GP explains common symptoms, treatment options and when to seek further advice.
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How to Get a Same-Day GP Appointment in the UK
Can you get a same-day GP appointment in the UK? Learn how NHS triage works, when urgent appointments are available, and how private GP services offer faster access.
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Private GP vs NHS Waiting Times in the UK: What Patients Need to Know
Not sure whether to wait for an NHS GP appointment or book privately? This clear, balanced guide compares waiting times, costs, continuity of care and safety to help you decide confidently.
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Fasting During Ramadan: A GP’s Guide to Staying Healthy
Fasting during Ramadan can be safe for most healthy adults with the right preparation. This guide explains how to manage hydration, medication and energy levels responsibly.
