The Harrow Health Care Centre

Menopause hot flushes medication

Fezolinetant (Veoza) The long awaited game changing medication for hot flushes is now available in UK Veoza is not a hormone treatment, so it is suitable for women for whom hormone replacement therapy is not safe , or who wish to avoid hormones.  Those of us who care for breast cancer survivors have been watching […]

Tick-Borne Encephalitis in the UK

As a healthcare provider specialising in travel health, we wanted to respond to the recent news reports regarding the detection and spread of the Tick-Borne Encephalitis Virus (TBEV) in several parts of the UK and provide further information to patients.  Tick-Borne Encephalitis (TBE) is a virus carried by ticks and is common in many parts […]

Menopause casting call

Dear  Patients,   I have received a request from a TV company which is casting for an online series about the menopause and is looking for women to take part. It’s for a well-known lifestyle brand.   I am sharing the below flyer for any of my patients who may be interested and would like to […]

What you need to know about the new EU Covid-19 certificate scheme

The European Union’s new digital Covid-19 certificate scheme will go live this summer, meaning Brits could holiday in destinations such as Spain as soon as June. Known as the Digital Green Certificate scheme, the initiative will enable the safe and secure movement of holidaymakers across Europe, providing they meet strict health requirements.

Our top 10 tips for weight control

As we begin the New Year, many people focus on their resolutions, things they want to achieve and setting goals for the year ahead. For many people, that goal might be to control their diet and their weight.

Are you worried about obesity?

The UK is suffering from an obesity epidemic, with recent official data suggesting that obesity levels have increased from just 15 per cent to 26 per cent since 1993.

Three lesser-known symptoms of the menopause

The majority of women in the UK are likely to be fully aware of the typical, most common symptoms of going through the menopause – which can range from hot sweats and flushes to mood swings and anxiety.