How do Private GP Practices Work?
There are many similarities between private and NHS GP. Our clinical team can deal with any medical issue that you would normally see your NHS GP about.
Ten Things Everyone Living with Diabetes Should Know.
If you have diabetes, here are 10 things you need to know about the care you should be receiving and how to take control of your condition.
Weight loss with and without Ozempic (Semaglutide injection)
Weight loss is simple in theory, but we all know it can be difficult in practice. Medications like Ozempic (semaglutide) do work, we know this, but currently demand outweighs supply Three key tips to help you before you can get a prescription and if your 2 years are soon up.
Menopause Care
Trying to understand what menopause care is right for you can be challenging. Our experienced team want to help you make the right decisions for you.
What Should My Child Eat and Drink When They Are Ill?
Sometimes children can feel under the weather and don’t want to eat and drink as much as normal. Read our tips to try, and important things to look out for.
My Child is Ill – What Should I Do?
Top tips for looking after an unwell child. Important things to look out for when your child is unwell.
What is ARFID? – Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder
ARFID is a form of disordered eating where an individual restricts their food intake, and thus their nutrient intake, to such an extent that their nutritional status and micronutrient levels are affected.
Cryotherapy for Warts and Verrucae
Most people will try to treat their wart or verruca at home before seeking help from a medical professional. You can buy over the counter creams that contain salicylic acid or home-freezing kits. The home freezing kits are different from the freezing that we do in a medical clinic.
Cervical Smear Tests – Why Are They Important?
Having cervical screening is hugely important. As with anything in private healthcare, it is all about choice.
Why Should I consider Health Screening?
It may seem counterintuitive to book a GP appointment when you feel well but at Kent Family Medical, we are firm believers that prevention is better than cure and early detection is key.
Group A Strep – What Parents Need to Know
Recent media reports of serious illness in children due to infection with Group A Strep (GAS) has caused worried. Here are a few key points, and a useful Health Security Agency document link.