UncategorisedPamela Pitcairn-Knowles 
Pamela Pitcairn-Knowles
26th May 1939 – 4th December 2022 It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news that our dear friend and colleague, Pamela, passed away on Monday 5th DecemberShe will be very, very much missed by her family and friends and of course by some of the wider...
UncategorisedIan Jeffrey BSc Hons, PGCE, MA, PhD.
Ian Jeffrey BSc Hons, PGCE, MA, PhD.
UKCP reg. Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist Ian is a UKCP registered Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist (Reg no 2011173566). He was awarded an MA in Integrative Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy (UEL validated) by IATE (The Institute of Arts in Therapy and Education) in August 2017. Ian had previously been...
UncategorisedCHRISTMAS MARKET
CHRISTMAS MARKET
This year’s craft & gift market (organised by our Reflexologist, Kate Haas) will be held in the Springbank car park on Sunday, 13th November 2022. A wide variety of stalls will be offering their wares and you can buy anything from Usborne books to skincare, jewellery and toys. And of...
UncategorisedStress and how your Osteopath can help deal with it
Stress and how your Osteopath can help deal with it
With various concerns affecting the nation at the moment it is hard to avoid elements of stress. In my work as an Osteopath, I often use the word “load” when discussing with a patient what may be the cause of their musculoskeletal pain. This ‘load’ may be a repetitive action,...
UncategorisedCBT therapy for Hormonal change in the PerioMenopause and Menopause
CBT therapy for Hormonal change in the PerioMenopause and Menopause
Changing hormones in the menopause, perimenopause and in monthly cycles can have a big impact on anxiety, mood and sleep. Accredited CBT therapist, and sleep specialist, Joanna Hogan MBABCP talks about a new publication* by Dr Louise Newson with Mental Health specialist, Jayashri Kulkarni, that highlights the impact of hormonal...
UncategorisedAlzheimer’s & Physiotherapy
Alzheimer’s & Physiotherapy
How can physiotherapy help with Dementia? Physios can assess problems that restrict a person’s physical activities as well as how able they are to join in with everyday life. The physio can work with the person with dementia and their carers to encourage and promote physical activity and maintain their...
UncategorisedAlzheimer’s & Hearing
Alzheimer’s & Hearing
Take the first step to curb dementia World Alzheimer’s Month/Day: September is World Alzheimer’s Month and 21st September is World Alzheimer’s Day! Raising awareness and educating about dementia is vital to build people’s knowledge and encourage support for those living with or who may know someone living with any form...
UncategorisedCar Parking at the Clinic
Car Parking at the Clinic
Our multidisciplinary clinic has expanded over the years so that we are now able to offer our patients all round quality care under one roof. While we are very proud of this service, it does mean that some clinic days can be extremely busy and the availability of car parking...
UncategorisedTOP FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T USE COTTON BUDS
TOP FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULDN’T USE COTTON BUDS
Dr Jay Jindal Au.D. FSHAA, Consultant Audiologist In a survey in South East England, it was found that an alarming 68% people were using cotton buds in their ears, with 76% of users using them at least weekly, if not more frequently. The primary reason (96%) given for using cotton buds was...
Uncategorised‘The Anxiety Series’ – DLG Psychology Ltd Group Programmes
‘The Anxiety Series’ – DLG Psychology Ltd Group Programmes
From April 2022 Dr Lindsay Gorrill and her psychology team will be running group therapy sessions covering various forms of anxiety. Each session will run for six consecutive weeks every Thursday (time to be confirmed) with a final complimentary follow up assessment session at the end. Group 1 will cover...