Dr Fernanda Teixeira, dermatologist at the Hammersmith Hospital is now on MeditSimple

Dr Fernanda Teixeira started her medical career in Brazil, before studying at Charing Cross Hospital Medical School. She completed her PhD at the University of London Institute of Neurology (Queen Square) and Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children. She is … Read More

Dr Shyamsunder Kolvekar, cardio-thoracic surgeon at the Wellington Hospital is now on MeditSimple

Mr Shyam Kolveker is Senior Surgeon at the Barts  Heart Centre. He is experienced in beating heart surgery, mitral valve repair and surgery for atrial fibrillation. He is an experienced thoracic surgeon with special interest in video assisted surgery for … Read More

How to Help a Loved One Through Addiction Treatment

Bethany Hatton created PreventAddiction.info after her oldest grandson became addicted to opioids.

As her grandson recovered from an overdose, the number of questions Bethany had about his illness swelled: how had his addiction developed? Could she and other family members … Read More

How can you support a child of expat parents? Pay attention to their particular challenges and difficulties.

According to Lia Younes, London-based child psychotherapist, living in a world of cross-cultural transitions and high mobility plays a large role in shaping a child’s life. There are two most common and significant challenges faced by the expat child: unresolved … Read More

Itchy, Sneezy, Wheezy: Allergy season is upon us

 

Allergy season is most definitely upon us (unless, that is, you’re someone who suffers from them all year round). It’s about this time of year that I start to see a surge in people seeking help for their allergies, … Read More