The Benefits of a Private GP
What is Private Healthcare in the UK? Private healthcare in the United Kingdom offers an alternative to the National Health Service (NHS), providing medical services outside the public system. This option allows individuals to access healthcare through private insurance or pay directly for treatments and consultations. Private healthcare encompasses various services, from general practitioner (GP) […]
The Importance of Health Assessments
Understanding Health Assessments: A Proactive Approach to Wellness Health assessments are a cornerstone of preventive medicine, offering you a comprehensive overview of your current health status. These evaluations go beyond treating existing symptoms; they aim to identify potential health risks before they develop into more serious conditions. By opting for regular health assessments with a […]
Extended opening hours to 7pm
We are pleased to be able to now offer our patients extended opening hours. We are now open from 8:30am to 7pm Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 6pm Friday, and 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays. Call now 020 8861 1221 or book online
Utrogestan nationwide shortage
January 2023 There is a countrywide shortage of utrogestan but the manufacturers tell us it is a short interruption. They say there is a new supply which has come into the country and will be with suppliers very soon. The alternative progestogen is medroxyprogesterone acetate 2.5 mg ( ½ x 5mg tablet) OR noriday 350mcg three tablets daily
Polio Booster Vaccinations In Harrow, North London
August 2022 We are writing to address the announcement issued by The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), on 10 August 2022, regarding the detection of poliovirus type 2 (PV2), in sewage systems in London. In response to this alert, the Joint Committee on Vaccination (JCVI) have launched a vaccination campaign for children to reduce the […]
Menopause HRT drug supply issues
Dear menopause patients, I am really sorry there are supply issues with some of the transdermal products specifically oestrogel and now sandrena The alternative non oral oestrogen comes in patch form, one squirt of oestogel is equivalent to a 25 mcg patch Most patches last 3-4 days, they include evorel, estradot, generic etradiol, all […]
We are open for blood tests, vaccinations, routine screenings & more…
On 29th April 2020 NHS England issued new advice to clinicians in what is now the “second stage response to Covid 19” There is huge concern amongst medical staff that patients are not consulting with what could be early signs of important disease, including cancer and heart disease. We are also worried that regular monitoring […]
Sad news
It is with great sadness that we announce the death, after a long illness, of our Accounts Manager and friend Miriam Goodman. Miriam was with us for 26 years, a familiar friendly face for our longstanding patients at the Harrow Health Care Centre. We send our condolences to her family and all who loved her. […]
31 March 2020 message to our members
31 March 2020 Dear Harrow Health Care Centre Patients We want to reassure you that we are committed to providing care for you in these challenging times. We have every intention of remaining open, however, we have had to make some necessary changes to adapt to the current circumstances. We have converted all our consultations […]
Ear syringing (also known as ear irrigation)
While earwax ordinarily falls out on its own, a build-up of earwax can cause discomfort or temporary hearing problems.
GP says calls for longer appointments could help reduce the overall number of appointments required
Backing calls from the Royal College of GPs for doctor’s appointments to be extended from 10 minutes to 15 minutes, Dr Anup Mazumdar said he believes longer consultations could prevent the need for rebooking future appointments. The Royal College of GPs is calling for the change to take place by 2030, but Dr Mazumdar who […]
Could a dose of testosterone help with the menopause?
A leading specialist says new guidance from the British Menopause Society could help hundreds Women who have experienced or are experiencing the menopause often see a sharp decline in their hormone levels, but while the public perception is that oestrogen is at fault, new guidance suggests that testosterone could play a key role in reducing […]
