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 buildup 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 […]
Can 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 […]
Struggling to obtain flu vaccine from NHS
Elderly, young and at-risk patients from across the South East of England are being encouraged to go private to access flu vaccinations following reports of shortages via the NHS in some parts of the UK. Harrow Health Care Centre said that the adjuvanted trivalent vaccine (aTIV, Fluad.) for the over-65s had reported shortages and that […]
Executive Screening & Health Checks
Summer holidays are a great time for reflection and review, it’s often an opportunity to make resolutions and focus a bit on health and quality of life. We often come back from our summer holidays determined to take more exercise, to eat a better diet and perhaps lose those extra pounds we have put on […]
Dr Woyka on sleep (part 2)
You Can Sleep Better A good night’s sleep sets you up for a good day. Waking bleary eyed and unrested is a grim prospect and lots of us worry about not being able to sleep. Last time we ran through the factors which can affect sleep and today we are looking at what you can […]
Dr Woyka on Sleep (part 1)
There are 4 essentials without which we can’t survive I call them My 4 Pillars. They are food, sleep, exercise and fun. We can’t manage much without them. You might wake up to a beautiful spring morning but if you’ve had a terrible night’s sleep it may be hard to enjoy it. Almost everybody has […]
Dr Jane Woyka: Why should I protect my child from tuberculosis with a BCG injection?
Some of the parents I see have found making the decision to protect their child against TB quite difficult. They are puzzled as to why the NHS offers BCG immunisation in some areas and not in others and they are also worried about the lack of provision for BCG immunisation for anyone over the last […]