Follows GP's in South East London. Their patients include recovering addict Spencer, James and a young woman suffering with depression.
Dr Ferdinand has a difficult task when he has to break the news of a woman's dementia to her children, while Dr Parker realises that an elderly patient who has recently lost her sister and husband is suffering with loneliness. Dr Trinh fears that an overweight woman who is failing to take her blood pressure tablets may be putting herself at risk of a stroke. Elsewhere in the practice, a baby is brought in with conjunctivitis, there is a case of deep vein thrombosis and a patient who has eaten nothing but crocodile meat has severe constipation
Dr Huong's patient arrives in agony, suffering from sore testicles, a cancer survivor returns to her regular GP, Dr Parker, to receive potentially devastating test results and Dr Opong performs a rectal exam on a man experiencing stomach pains and a worrying bleed. Meanwhile, a local resident wants help to control his temper, emotions run high when Dr Ferdinand informs a patient he needs a knee operation and Dr Savage diagnoses a man with diabetes
Dr Savage treats a recently released prisoner who has previously struggled with depression, while Dr Opong sees a patient who is terrified that, like his mother, he might have cancer. Dr Parker prepares to reveal whether a patient is finally pregnant with her longed-for child and Dr Ferdinand provides reassurance for an elderly man who has just been discharged from hospital. The programme also accompanies Dr Kerali on a home visit to a disabled patient who is suffering from open sores on her lower body.
The observational documentary returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Putneymead Group Medical Practice in Putney, south-west London. Dr Tim King treats Vittoria, who has been injured during an assault and also has an agonising throat infection, but the real root of her problems is her alcohol dependency and before long the appointment descends into chaos. Dr Ashleigh Helm diagnoses a frightened patient with early onset dementia, while Dr Don McKenzie has a consultation with Harold, a terminal cancer patient who has been told that he has just months to live
Dr Ali tries to make a diagnosis while a noisy 10-year-old is tearing up his consultation room, and Dr Baveja struggles to get any sense out of a drunken, homeless man suffering from insomnia. Dr Andrews turns detective to find out what is wrong with a young boy who is gasping for breath, and Dr Earney treats a patient who has swollen testicles.
One of Dr Ali Hassas's appointments is with faith healer Lalage Hall, who suffers a `demonic' attack during her consultation, while Dr Don McKenzie does his best to calm down a man who has been in the waiting room for 90 minutes. Dr Lucy Andrews uses all of her experience to diagnose the cause of a teenage boy's mystery illness, and a practice nurse cares for a lung cancer patient who has just weeks to live.
Ryan has woken up to discover a livid red rash covering his entire body and Dr Laura Neil struggles to diagnose the problem, so calls in resident skin expert Dr Don McKenzie. Office worker Lawrence is in Dr Natalie Smith's consulting room as he cannot get the fingers of his right hand to move, while Dr Ashleigh Helm's patient Sue has developed tremors in her hands and legs.
The GPs try to convince some of their patients to trust in medical science rather than unorthodox therapies that may be doing them more harm than good. Dr Ali Hassas sees a man whose alternative practitioner is treating his sore neck by repeatedly punching the painful area while chanting, and Dr Maria Wallace's patient has turned to the internet to restore his flagging libido and has since suffered blackouts and dizzy spells. Dr Devin Gray helps a woman who has been administering a mysterious Chinese ointment to painful blisters.
The mental health of patients and GPs at Putneymead Group Medical Practice in south-west London comes under the microscope. Dr Ashleigh Helm reveals how she once had a severe eating disorder that led to her having a mental breakdown after 10 years of silent anguish, while veteran physician Dr Don McKenzie tries to convince an Australian woman with chronic depression that life is worth living.
Veteran GP Don McKenzie performs a rectal examination, treats a young girl with a marble-sized growth on her forearm, and offers honest advice to a patient who has terminal cancer. Meanwhile, Dr Maria Wallace must bring all of her medical knowledge to bear if she is to correctly diagnose a man whose symptoms include a habit of hitting himself in the face, and Dr Tim King sees a patient with a gum infection that has caused the side of her face to swell up massively.
At Putneymead Group Medical Practice in south-west London, Dr Alison Kirkland sees a woman who blacked out while walking home from work, while Dr Mandeep Baveja tries to discover the root cause of his patient's crippling back pain and inability to control his bladder. Nurse Louise Johnson is doing her best to look after a mother and her three children who were run over by a van, and Dr Kieron Earney and his patient discuss which provides the better service - private health care or the NHS.
The observational documentary returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Balham Park Surgery in London, who have over 18,000 patients on their books. Dr Sara Kayat must treat a patient who is experiencing a full-blown panic attack, while Dr Clare Taylor has an asthmatic's life in her hands when they suffer a severe attack at the surgery. Elsewhere, Dr William Laird must break the news of stomach cancer to his patient, and a man suffering with throat cancer recounts a recent ordeal which left him hospitalised. Plus, a young man seeks Dr Chris Pearce's advice on various conflicting reports on his fertility.
The effects of substance abuse are clear when Dr Eleanor Beecraft is forced to call an ambulance for a patient who may have taken a drugs overdose. Elsewhere, another doctor must convince a depressed man with a marijuana habit that life is still worth living, and Dr Sarah Kayat has a consultation with a long-term alcoholic, who explains the events that led to his life coming off the rails.
Dr Watson tries to break a vicious circle as her patient tries to self-medicate depression with alcohol. Dr Pearce issues an urgent warning to a patient whose liver is showing the strain of coping with 25 pints a week. Dr Kayat treats an unusual case of 'swimmers itch'.
This episode, the subject of bereavement takes centre stage. Dr Watson offers 'talking therapy' to a young lady who recently lost her mother and Dr Bower treats a depressed gentleman who has been plagued by suicidal thoughts since his mother's death.
Observational reality series filmed inside the consulting rooms at the Balham Park Surgery, a busy NHS practice in south-west London. Dr Beecraft sends a patient to A&E with what could be a potentially life-threatening blood clot, and Dr Glynne refers a woman with crippling back pain for emergency surgery.
Two recently treated patients return seeking more urgent help from the hard-pressed doctors. Despite her back surgery, mother-of-two Lisa is still in chronic pain. Cyber bullying left Aaron depressed and suicidal and despite his treatment he is still in a highly distressed state.
A gentleman needs regular medication for epilepsy, but is unwilling to break Ramadan fast to swallow the tablets and another man with chronic airways disease flatly refuses to quit smoking.
The victim of a road traffic accident staggers into the surgery intent on getting a doctor's letter, oblivious to the possibility that he has a broken neck, and Dr Heather Watson's patient Ash has been bitten by a mysterious insect whilst camping, but it transpires that the bites are the least of his worries.
Two very different patients come in to consult the doctors about their pregnancy - a young couple wanting confirmation that they really are expecting their first baby, and a woman with a history of postnatal depression worried about slipping back into a depressive state now that she is expecting her fourth child.
The doctors and staff of the Balham Park Surgery in London have more than 18,000 patients on their books, with problems ranging from sore throats to suicidal thoughts. But with GP surgeries receiving less than 10% of the total NHS budget while handling some 90% of its workload, how long can this vital community service survive? Touching, honest and hilarious, this observational documentary series takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Leslie has suffered tummy pains for years, and Dr Pearce suspects chicken nuggets are to blame. Lucy worries that her bloated stomach is ovarian cancer, but Dr Morris thinks the culprit is more likely to be broccoli.
Angela is not only suffering with alcoholism and depression, but has also been involved in a nasty fight. Brian needs to quit smoking, but will he listen to his Doctor's advice. William is still struggling to find a job, yet manages to sustain a addiction to marijuana.
A patient who has missed hospital appointments to have their ears syringed is furious that their problem still hasn't been solved. A patient fears that stomach pain may be something much more serious. A newly pregnant woman is worried she might miscarry again.
Dr William Laird tries to help a patient suffering from chronic vertigo, twisting their head in an attempt to shift the debris inside the ear that is causing the problem. Meanwhile, Dr Shah gets busy with a tuning fork, pressing against a patient's skull to ascertain the severity of a man's debilitating tinnitus.
Nurse Sarah Moloney tends to Elliot, who required stitches after being stabbed in the head, and has come to Balham Park Surgery to have them removed. Meanwhile, Dr Claire Taylor sings the praises of Amanda, who recently donated one of her kidneys to her sister, but was left with surgical scars that are now at risk of becoming infected. Claire plans to clean out the wounds, and provide her patient with help in ensuring the dangerous infection does not get too far into her body.
Two patients arrive with problems associated with mountain climbing. One is planning to play a rugby match on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
Shilts sheds some light on a woman with self-image issues
Dr Chris Pearce meets an anxious vicar who is concerned that a bloodshot eye will prevent him leading a funeral the next day
The doctors at Balham Park Surgery deal with patients requiring emergency hospital treatment, including a 29-year-old man complaining about pins and needles in his hands and feet. Dr Patrick Bower suspects a rare and deadly disease that attacks the central nervous system, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and sends his patient straight to A&E. Dr Sara Kayat treats a man suffering from sharp chest pains, especially during exercise. Taking his family history of heart disease and high blood pressure into consideration, the GP sends him directly to the hospital.
Despite receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, Dr Eleanor Beecraft's cancer patient Kevin is determined to remain positive. He has bought a narrowboat and set up a fundraising scheme to help other sufferers. Meanwhile, Dr Chris Pearce treats a bereaved woman, Touria, who recently lost her husband to pancreatic cancer. She is presenting the classic symptoms of bereavement, and is unable to sleep, eat properly or feel motivated.
Cameras return to Balham Park Surgery, with the GPs trying to help patients who pose a danger to themselves. Long-term patient Allan, who has a number of long-standing health conditions, arrives in Dr Sian Morris's consultation room, claiming that his weight loss is due to the stress of recently moving house. However, the doctor suspects a more sinister cause - crack cocaine - and leaves Allan in no doubt as to the risks of continuing with such a dangerous habit.
Dr Beecraft has to assess whether or not a bipolar patient is safe to take a long-haul flight.
Dr Morris treats patients who are wracked with anxiety.
The staff at Balham Park Surgery have to dish out some no-nonsense advice to people who don't want to hear it, including the parent of a young child whose has developed a chronic lung condition.
Dr Watson treats an exhausted Frenchman with an itchy back passage, Dr Kayat helps a cervical cancer survivor whose self-confidence has taken a knock, and Dr Pearce meets a man who wants clarification on the size of a healthy prostate.
Dr Claire Taylor is consulted by a partially sighted woman, Gohar, whose eyes were severely damaged by a chemical burn when she was a child. She is beginning to suffer from extreme pain in her one functioning eye, and fears it may be shutting down, leaving her completely blind. Meanwhile, receptionists Nana and Vicky's pens keep going missing, and fellow receptionist Adam is their prime suspect.
Dr Patrick Bower is consulted by a patient whose occasional binge drinking sessions are potentially putting his health at risk. Meanwhile, Dr Sarah Kayat helps a recovering alcoholic who is claiming to hear voices in his head, and she must try to get him seen by specialists at the local Integrated Drugs and Alcohol Service centre.
Observational reality series. Kirsty's premature baby daughter Charlotte is having trouble breathing, and a young woman has abdominal pain so severe that the doctors have no choice but to send her to straight to A&E.
Two long-term patients arrive for a consultation, one with excruciating back pain who thinks that all the painkillers are affecting her, the other a long-term cannabis user with depression.
Dr Bower is concerned about an eight-year-old boy with an unusually husky voice, and Dr Shah treats a young girl with a crust patch on her top lip.
Rabrinda is back to see Dr Shital and it looks like they have finally got to the bottom of his appalling flatulence, OAP Frederik appears unfazed by his prostate cancer diagnosis, and Joyce remains upbeat about life despite living with breast cancer.
Rap star Lady Leshurr needs some simple vaccinations before travelling to South Africa for a video shoot. Unfortunately, she is terrified of needles...
Dr Sara Kayat meets Daya, a young man who has been experiencing trouble with his feet for the past four years. He has what appears to be a fungal infection under his toenails, so Dr Sara takes some clippings to send off for analysis. Her next patient is Anna, who has been driven to distraction by itchy feet, caused by athlete's foot and pustular psoriasis. Plus, Dr William Laird takes the surgery's third foot patient, this time taking the form of schoolboy Jack, who sprained his ankle during enthusiastic performances on the squash and volleyball courts.
Dr Chris Peace diagnoses a fitness fanatic with a fungal infection after she notices an unusual red patch on her leg has spread to her thighs. Meanwhile, Dr Marietta Swanne suspects an elderly patient's own livid breakout could be caused by cellulitis. Across the corridor, Dr Joanna Brigg also deals with a skin disorder, this time in the form of a full body rash she believes could be a symptom of pityiasis rosea, a non-contagious condition that can last up to six weeks.
A patient with neuropathy consults Dr Clare MacMichael, but their constipation and weight loss gives the GP cause for concern. Meanwhile, Dr Chris Pearce is on hand with diet advice for Leslie, who is desperate to do something about his ongoing stomach pains, and Dr William Laird is seen by a patient who recently battled stomach cancer, but continues to damage his body by drinking.
A carer looks after her 100-year old mother with dementia.
The doctors treat patients with sports-related injuries.
The doctors of Balham Park Surgery treat accident victims.
The doctors treat patients with heart concerns.
The doctors take medical students under their wing.
The doctors treat patients in search of pain relief.
A rugby player comes in with a toenail hanging by a thread.
The doctors treat patients surprised by sudden injury.
John fears that his drooping eyelids may indicate a stroke.
Special edition revisiting memorable patient consultations from past series. A man explains why he decided to undergo risky major heart surgery, while an elderly woman has words of encouragement for those struggling to regain their confidence and independence after a fall. Plus, an interview with lifelong friends Catherine and Nora, who came to Balham Park Surgery for a blood test.
A man tells the inspirational story of his successful battle with bladder cancer, while a woman describes how she conquered an eating disorder, after she became caught in a cycle of binging and purging. Meanwhile, a long-term patient remains upbeat about life, despite health problems and a low income.
Toni explains how her life is now back on track after suffering from chronic depression, and Sammy talks about how his mental health condition appears to have stabilised. Meanwhile, two regular patients discuss their relationship, and husband and wife Charles and Brigid describe how his illness brought them even closer together.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy London NHS practice. Four more patients from the first three series tell their stories. Carrie has Body Dysmorphic Disorder, wheelchair-bound Alan and his partner and carer John recall life when homosexuality was illegal, Milton is caught in a poverty trap and depends on Dr Shah for advice and guidance. When Sue consulted Dr Helm about her tremors, she feared she was in the early stages of Parkinson's Disease.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy London NHS practice. Four more patients brings their memorable stories up to date. Sherece had extreme anxiety and depression. Rosanne is a full-time carer of her 100-year-old mother. An eight-year-old cardiac patient was brought in by his mum to have his stitches removed. Hayley was 23 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Kayla talks about her unconventional life with her partner Kevin, who recently died of lung cancer. After receiving news that his condition was terminal, the couple bought a narrowboat and set up a cancer charity to provide day trips for terminal cancer sufferers. Meanwhile, an alcoholic gives a vivid account of a lifetime of heavy drinking and his current determination to remain sober, while Sophie discusses adapting to life in a wheelchair after becoming paralysed following a fall at a party
Observational documentary series going behind the scenes at a GP practice. The busy GPs of the Farnham Road Surgery in Slough are faced with a number of potentially life threatening health scares, including six-week-old Hussain, whose parents have noticed a white flash in his left eye.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Farnham Road Surgery in Slough, Berkshire. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Dr Jackie Bulger is trying to work out why her diabetic patient Sarah's insulin levels are sky high. Delving deeper Dr Bulger learns that Sarah is also suffering with depression and has not eaten properly in three months.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Farnham Road Surgery in Slough, Berkshire. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Anger, and how best to manage it, takes up much of the busy doctors' time this week. Daniel is a cannabis addict angry about his inability to kick the habit. David is furious with mankind in general. Mario is strangely upbeat about cutting his finger off with a powersaw.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Farnham Road Surgery in Slough, Berkshire. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. 24-year-old Samantha has been her mother's carer since she was 16 and the emotional burden has taken its toll, Dr Iyer treats a 91-year-old woman who has a prolapsed uterus, and Dr Marshall treats a depressed young woman who is suffering from regular vaginal bleeding.
Dr Shazia Javed meets a youngster called Mohammed, but can find no identifiable reason for the boy's high temperature, and the reception team are shocked when a regular patient drives himself to the surgery despite showing signs that he has suffered a stroke.
This special episode focuses on patients with mental health problems who have come to the Farnham Road Surgery.
A baby with an exceedingly uncommon variant of Chromosome 3p-syndrome, an already-rare genetic condition, undergoes an operation to correct a heart defect. However, the procedure could mean a delay to his christening. Meanwhile, Joseph, a young bladder cancer patient, hopes Dr Mio Kwan will sign him off work following an operation to remove the offending cells. Plus, Susan worries a stroke may be behind her unusual headaches and facial numbness, but Dr Manj Tawana has another diagnosis in mind - Horner's Syndrome - which is caused by nerve damage to the area of the neck.
Observational documentary series. Michael is concerned about his ongoing erectile dysfunction, 8-year-old Logan's mum is worried about potential side effects from his epilepsy treatment, and Jacqueline's high blood pressure needs to be brought under control before she can have a colonoscopy.
Observational documentary series. The patients at Farnham Road Surgery this week are suffering with chronic pain. Joseph who needs painkillers for a bad back but must avoid opiates becuase of his past as a former heroin user. Sean takes warfarin for blood clots, but too much can lead to internal bleeding. Ricky needs knee surgery but is afraid of going under the knife, and Leslie has ended up with bird fancier's lung.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. A patient enters reception with all the signs of suffering a stroke. Other cases include a man suffering trauma after almost losing a leg at work, and three patients with worrying stomach pains.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. Dr Ward treats a victim of a savage attack by a gang. Other patients include a lady with an infected bee sting on her eye, a young man with chronic chest pains, a woman with a history of blood clots and a gout sufferer who has eaten his fill of cherries.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. Patients include a recently released offender with nowhere to go, a man with a virus usually associated with children, and a young woman with a rare form of arthritis.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. 17-year-old Emily has a long history of depression and some degree of psychosis which can cause her to hear voices in her head, and pensioner Patrick's wife Margaret is concerned by her husband's recent behavioral changes and memory loss.
Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. Alcohol has ruined Gary's life, it has cost him his marriage, his job and his health, but he cannot stop himself downing up to 24 cans of lager a day. Meanwhile, Dr Ranj Kochhar is dealing with a patient who insists his alcohol use is doing him good.
Patients include a young man with arthritis and extremely severe psoriasis and a woman planning a holiday in Mexico, where the zika virus is rife.
8-year-old Marcus suffers with ADHD, a difficult problem to diagnose and treat and one which places an enormous strain on the sufferer and their loved ones. Meanwhile, Dr Ranj Kochhar is treating Adam, a young man whose life is beginning to spiral out of control due to a crack cocaine addiction.
Patients include a young man with suspected leukaemia, a blind man with a family history of heart disease and a chubby baby with an ENT infection.
Patients include a recently released prisoner with heart problems, depression, a cocaine addiction, and a young woman with a rare form of arthritis.
Nurse Julie Swinburne treats a boy who has recently returned from Thailand who she suspects has caught rabies after being bitten by a monkey.
Dr Kwan treats a teenage patient who has decided to stop taking the medication she has been prescribed.
Observational documentary series. Dr Ameet Tailor treats Connor, who suffers from severe acne. Samantha is so nauseous that she cannot keep her pain pills down.
This episode focuses on how cancer affects patients at different stages stages of their lives. The patients are a four-year-old boy with a suspected ear infection following chemotherapy for a tumour that affects balance and coordination, a 19-year-old girl worried that her symptoms have begun to recur, and a 72-year-old smoker facing an agonising wait for test results.
Dr Bulger offers some advice to a patient whose blood pressure is high, and Dr Ward treats someone who has consulted 'Dr Google' and come up with a peculiar diagnosis.
Dr Tawana sees a young man with nasty ingrown toenails, and ends up giving him advice about dealing with depression. Other patients include a baby with breathing problems and a boy struggling to pass water.
The staff rally round when receptionist Glenda Purdie is diagnosed with cancer, and reception manager Alison agrees to have her head shorn for charity. For the doctors, a wide range of complaints await their expert eye.
A mum-to-be is worried about severe abdominal pains and that her normally lively baby has stopped moving. Across the corridor, a recent mum is feeling blue.
Eurico acquired 11 broken ribs and multiple injuries from a 50mph motorcycle crash. Gary had his face rebuilt with a bone from his leg.
This week's patients were injured on the job. Despite his electric wheelchair and his wife's stroke, Shahid is remarkably upbeat. Bartosz' bad shoulder is exacerbated by his heavy-lifting warehouse job. Nikkisha fears she may have cancer after waking up to blood. Peter has an impressive hernia.
Cases include an elderly patient with suspected skin cancer, a severely depressed woman who is self-harming, and a baby with gastroenteritis.
Two consultations take surprising turns - a young man who has been coughing up blood confesses to smoking cannabis to combat loneliness and depression, and an older lady breaks down and admits that her headaches are caused by her neglecting her health to help a bereaved friend.
A teenager's mother refuses to let a male doctor examine her.
Caroline is convinced that her throat nodules are cancer.
Dr Muki Sri treats a young man for an ear cyst before discovering that he is suffering from long-term depression. What seems like a simple case of tummy ache for young Vishvas shows all the signs of appendicitis. Leslie's legs are covered in mysterious bruises but he has no memory of injuring them.
Lauren's symptoms could suggest multiple sclerosis. Clothilde's hugely stressful home life has led to high blood pressure. Thelma has a mysterious gash on her leg. Barry has started to bleed from the ears.
Baby Naya has been vomiting for two days. Yasir collapses on his doctor's desk. Francelia's heavy menstrual bleeding prevents her from working. Joshua wonders if he is a good candidate for medical marijuana. Reagan bites his fingernails to the extent of risking infection.
Sophia has been scheduled for a heart valve operation. Laura is struggling with anxiety. Sheralyn has problems from a cat bite.
Dizzy spells, falls and their related injuries keep the GPs on their toes.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of staff at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Valentine's mental health issues put up obstacles as she navigates male-to-female gender-reassignment, Vera is worried her sore shoulder may be because of a cancerous tumour and David needs advice about some facial pain, and how to light a gas oven safely!
Dr Thomas has some strong advice for a builder who is fearless of the sun's rays, Dr Cordell believes a woman's headaches might be caused by the pain killers she is using and a young patient asks for advice about anxiety.
The GPs make some potentially worrying discoveries among their patients who include a woman who has a heart murmur which could indicate something very serious, a young woman who has a worrying lump in her neck and a man who has traces of blood in his stools.
Sheralyn needs help to relieve her symptoms of joint pain, which are causing her great distress. Simon has pain in his left shoulder after a nasty bicycle accident, while Abigail is suffering from dizzy spells and nausea.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of staff at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Dr Cordell has some advice for a young agoraphobia sufferer, Dr Pelly is concerned a young patient may have meningitis, and Julie has to take a blood sample from someone with a severe fear of needles.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of staff at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. A middle-aged man seeks help to relieve the increasing pain he is feeling in his foreskin, David seeks support following the death of his mother, and a young woman receives some practical advice on how to manage her bulimia.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of staff at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Dr Pelly sees regular patient David who is suffering from the repercussions of mouth cancer.
Couples visit the GPs together this week. David's wife is worried that he may have dementia, but he thinks she is being over-dramatic. Patrick looks after his wife Mary on top of a full-time job, and the stress is getting to him.
The observational documentary series returns, this time giving an insight into the work of staff at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Touching, honest and hilarious, the show takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Dr Lee checks over Kerry, who was knocked off her bike, and discovers something that was missed by the A + E surgeons - Kerry has a broken collarbone, which needs immediate attention. And Dr Graham has a consultation with a recovering addict suffering with chronic pain who is also struggling with the demands of being a mother to several children.
World-class bantamweight boxer Lee Haskins visits Dr Amanda Ramshaw, who sends him to hospital amid fears he has sustained neurological damage. Dr Anna Graham meets Jenny, who is worried that her neck-down paralysis is returning.
A special forces veteran is welcomed as a new patient at the practice.
George is HIV positive and suffers from a range of other health problems. Meanwhile Ray has a history of cellulitis and the GP is concerned that there may be a serious underlying cause.
Patients with various lumps, bumps and swellings arrive at the surgery including an older gentleman with an egg-sized swelling on his elbow, a stressed teaching assistant with a lump on her neck and a young patient with strange bumps on her knees and tummy.
Observational documentary series filmed inside a busy health centre in Bristol. Problems include jock itch, a badly swollen ankle, an injured shoulder, stomach pains, suspected dementia and buzzing in the ears.
Observational documentary series filmed inside a busy health centre in Bristol. Dr Ahmed reassures an anxious teen before suggesting he may benefit from counselling, Dr Ramshaw advises a teenager who fainted and banged her head after returning from a holiday, and Dr Pelly treats a youngster on medication for ADHD who is complaining of severe headaches.
In this special episode, a light is shone on the trials and joys of being a pensioner in the UK in 2017. 92-year-old Roy is struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, while Cherry is concerned about a mole on her shoulder.
The GPs focus there energies onto their most precious and demanding patients - children and babies. Polly is just a few months old and her family are worried as she has a habit of opening her eyes extremely wide to the point where her eyeballs vibrate, Dr Bolam examines Jonathan whose family are concerned that he has meningitis, and Alfie has an irregular heartbeat that needs monitoring.
Patients this week include regular Michael who is due to have his toe amputated, Donovan who is stressed from caring for his wife, Richard whose blood test doubles as an alcohol test, and Janet who fell off her high heels.
It's Christmas at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Dr Ahmad is trying to find out why her patient Robert is complaining of dizzy spells, Dr Lee thinks her patient Jane's lack of appetite could be a sign of something sinister, and Dr Pelly's patient James is complaining of ringing in his ears.
New Year brings in some patients hoping to make fresh starts. Dr Ramshaw has some encouraging words for Nicola who is trying to lose weight, Dr Cordell asks a patient to be open about his drinking habits, and Ali worries about how he can control his temper while giving up smoking.
A former prisoner visits the surgery with a long list of health concerns, and Dr Anna Graham focuses on the most urgent, infected cigarette burns inflicted by other inmates. Meanwhile, a young patient with a painful rash around his mouth and chin is treated by Dr David Jewell, and a woman comes in to receive the results of a smear test
A patient who has anxiety and depression as a result of the abuse she has received from her neighbours seeks advice.
Dr Pelly meets a young lad who has fallen down the stairs and landed on his head. Dr Ahmad is concerned about a young woman with unexplained stomach pains. Dr Edge has a moving consultation with a disabled patient, and Dr Ramshaw offers some contraceptive advice.
Dr Elizabeth Barnard helps theme park fiend Steve, who fainted following one too many white-knuckle rides. And, there are further misadventures afoot as Dr Graham examines a budding cub scout with a rash on his back.
Cases include a new mum worried about passing on thrush in her breast to her baby, a woman seeking genetic testing due to a family history of breast cancer, a little girl who has been acting strangely since incurring a neck injury, a man about to become a full-time carer, a young woman with IBS and a man with a perpetually runny nose.
Cases include a nasty burn caused by a pet cat knocking a hot iron onto its owner, an uplifting story of thryoid cancer survival, an illness contracted in Dubai and a young girl unable to breathe through her nose.
The GPs have a bout of baffling cases on their hands including one man with smelly sneezes, a girl with a strange lump in her cheek and a man who injured himself in a bizarre stepladder incident.
It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and Michelle has come in to see Dr Pelly about her bulimia. Other patients include a man whose psychiatric illness led him to smash out his teeth, a young man who thinks he has asthma and a sculptor worried that he may have deep vein thrombosis.
Cases include a man with back pain caused by lifting a TV, a Muslim whose dizzy spells are caused by the way that he prays, a blind man with whiplash, a teenage insomniac, a cancer survivor with infected cellulitis, a lady with an excruciating pain in her abdomen and a woman worried about painful lumps.
Two teenagers, one who has survived cancer and one with a parent who has the disease, discuss their fears and concerns with the GPs. A patient who hurt her neck in a car crash comes in for further assessment, and a first-time patient with mental health issues seeks support.
Documentary series filmed inside a busy NHS health centre in Bristol. A couple arrive for a post-natal check up. A patient has surgical staples removed, and another is showing symptoms of sepsis. A fit young man has an itchy annoying rash all over his body, and finally another man is visiting the doctor because his skin and eyes have turned yellow..
Documentary series filmed inside a busy NHS health centre in Bristol. The pitfalls of exercise are exposed, with the doctors attending to a bodybuilder who has sustained a barbell injury, and a bowls fiend with severe wrist pain. But for Nicola, who suffers from fibromyalgia, the gym is working wonders.
Dr Pelly sees a patient suffering withdrawal symptoms from tramadol. Dr Thomas wants to test her patient for a certain bacteria before resorting to painkillers. A child's nighttime water requests are diagnosed as a behavioural issue.
During Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, Tim's simple fungal infection rings alarm bells, Martin is reluctant to address his over-drinking, and baby Jasper's mum is worried about a lump in his groin.
The dangers posed by high blood pressure come into focus. During her pregnancy, a first-time mum was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The blood pressure of another patient has rocketed ever since he was incorrectly advised to stop taking his tablets after an operation.
A man in his 60s who feels exhausted is encouraged to cut back on the 60-hour weeks he regularly works, a teenager whose mother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer receives support and a former heroin addict seeks help to stay drug free.
David suffers from Parkinson's, but is still getting out and about most evenings. Sean is thrilled with his rhinitis diagnosis - he finally has something to explain his ongoing ENT issues. Ann worries her new medication is to blame for her chest pains, but Dr Edge puts her mind at rest.
Mental health is a vital public issue for doctors to address. Dr McLaren meets a young man seeking help because he is hearing voices. Dr Hardy meets a new patient who has a number of handwritten notes that he can't remember compiling, while Dr Pelly is delighted that a patient is responding well to treatement for schizophrenia.
The future of the NHS depends on the next generation of GPs. Taking centre stage is student Craig, who sits in on a number of consultations before taking his own. Dr Pelly arranges for a patient to be seen at a neurology clinic, while Dr Ramshaw suspects a patient is suffering from an infection in her sinuses.
The future of the NHS depends on the next generation of GPs. Taking centre stage is student Craig, who sits in on a number of consultations before taking his own. Dr Pelly arranges for a patient to be seen at a neurology clinic, while Dr Ramshaw suspects a patient is suffering from an infection in her sinuses.
Patients include an ex-prisoner who has fallen back into drug addiction, a man with an extremely painful groin, a pregnant lady with painful ears, and a young woman suffering from extreme tiredness, dizziness and episodes of uncontrollable shaking. Plus, the doctors consider the many challenges facing general practice in Britain and what the future might hold.
Patients include a woman who is suffering from a shocking case of chicken pox that has covered her body in large and painful spots. A worried mum has brought her young daughter into the surgery, concerned that she is showing symptoms of Kawasaki disease. This is a rare condition that can lead to heart ailments in young children.
Dr Rehana Younis suggests counselling for Gazi, who is struggling with homesickness, a gambling addiction and anger issues, while hairdresser Adnan is concerned about his cough, which he has had for 10 years. Dr Youssef Beaini attends to Amir, a patient who arrives suffering from polio, a disease almost eradicated in the UK, discussing his issues with the condition and his medication options.
Jemima and her family present themselves to Dr Amir Khan with a contagious itchy rash, while Alisa is going through the menopause and has come for a top-up on her HRT tablets. Senior practice nurse Debbie Harris dishes out a telling-off to parents who have missed appointments to have their son vaccinated.
A young boy has injured his wrist after falling over, and Dr Amy Tatham suspects he may have broken it so she decides to send him off for an X-ray. Other patients include a woman with an infected cat bite on her hand, a man concerned that he has a lung infection, and a lady who has a skin irritation and a swollen face.
A pregnant woman is concerned about pains she is experiencing in her abdomen, and doctors treat a patient suffering from chest pains which have triggered his paranoia. A nurse gives immunisations to a little boy and a man training to be a teacher is given a sick note after suffering from unexpected heart failure.
A patient visits the surgery worried that a lump on his testicle may be cancerous, but the symptom may be due him to being overweight as opposed to something more sinister. Meanwhile, doctors treat a woman suffering from terrible foot and leg cramps, and a man with multiple ailments, including Crohn's disease, has legs so swollen he struggles to get his socks on.
An aspiring policeman seeks help in identifying a strange dent in his forehead, while a driving instructor suffers a shoulder injury when one of his students nearly crashes the car. A schoolgirl mysteriously keeps falling asleep in class, an elderly patient is struggling to cope with loneliness and panic attacks, and Dr Khan removes a stubborn verruca from a patient's foot.
A pregnant woman suffering from dizzy spells is worried it could be a sign of something more serious, and a woman has an ultrasound examination on her ovaries after experiencing abdominal pain and unusual bleeding. Meanwhile, 15-year-old Awais has three grey hairs on the back of his head, causing his father concern, so he is given a blood test to help diagnose the issue.
Patients with chronic pain issues visit Ridge Medical Practice in Bradford, including a distraught woman suffering from bowel pain caused by an error in surgery three years earlier. Other patients include a man suffering from ulcerated legs, and a woman with an undiagnosed condition with symptoms including memory loss and painful swelling.
A woman with epilepsy has a tough decision to make about the medication she has been offered, as it could prevent her from having children in the future. Elsewhere, doctors treat a patient who is concerned about a small lump in her breast, and a man arrives at the surgery struggling to breathe.
Dr Kahn needs all his bedside manner skills to help a little girl with situs invertus, a condition that causes her internal organs to be reversed. Teenage mum Olivia brings along great-grandmother Linda, who is eager to make sure it doesn't happen again. Lisa suffered a stroke, but has yet to be offered physiotherapy.
Fourteen-year-old Megan meets with Dr Amy Tatham to get a contraceptive implant. Lee arrives with a list of possible stroke-related symptoms. A lack of oestrogen is causing severe pain for Jayshree. Noah is the perfect baby for nurse Debbie to show the ropes to two enthusiastic paediatric students.
Demi shows symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, which can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Teyah is only eight but has already started her periods. Guntris has a nasty sebaceous cyst on his back.
A man with diabetes visits the surgery after losing five stone in an attempt to avoid having to go on insulin, and doctors help a woman struggling to give up smoking. Other patients include a man suffering from stress after his wife has been taken seriously ill, and a returning patient who is in the midst of an ongoing battle with depression and alcoholism
A teenager suffering from stomach pains and vomiting visits the surgery in Bradford, and doctors are so concerned by his condition that they decide to send him to hospital. Meanwhile, regular patient Amy comes in to see Dr Rahela Akbani about a rash on her upper body that is driving her crazy, and another patient has a sebaceous cyst removed from his head
Doctors treat a teenager suffering from agonising abdominal pain, and a nurse consults an elderly woman who has had a sore throat for several weeks. Concerned that it could be something more serious, nurse Linda decides to send her for a scan. Other patients include 10-year-old Anya, who has terrible eczema all over her body, and a woman struggling with pain in her hip after sleeping on a couch
This time, a mother and daughter attend a double appointment to discuss problems they are having with their necks, and a two-week-old baby is treated by ANP Debbie Harris. Elsewhere, smoking cessation expert Gail Barden attempts to help patient Trevor kick the habit after a lifetime of smoking cigarettes
An elderly patient suffering from arthritis fears the pain is affecting her mental health, and a woman who previously battled ovarian cancer has recently discovered she is pregnant, much to her surprise. Other patients include a man suffering from asthma, and a woman concerned that her stitches are not healing properly after an operation on her abdomen
Dr Caris prepares to remove a skin tag from the lower eyelid of a patient, whose demeanour takes a turn for the worse when the GP attempts to anaesthetise the area - a procedure that involves an injection just millimetres below the eyeball. A woman speaks to advanced nurse practitioner Linda about a blister on her daughter Holly's arm, which may be a sign that Holly's rare skin condition - scalded skin syndrome - has returned
A single mother is treated after losing weight at a potentially dangerous rate, and a man comes into the surgery concerned about a large, suspicious spot on his back. Other patients include a young mother worried that her baby may have oral thrush, and father of six who has decided it is time to get a vasectomy.
A patient who has lost her voice comes into the surgery, and doctors treat a young man who is struggling with mental health issues. After an attempted overdose, he is in desperate need of help. Other patients include a man with a worrying lump on his head that will not go away, and an elderly woman who suffers from restless leg syndrome.
Dr David Tatham treats a patient with a rare condition called syringomyelia, and a man who has been involved in a car accident suffers from terrible pain in his back and neck. Other patients include a baby boy who appears to have a lot of pain in his leg, and a woman suffering from a possible water infection
Dr Samar Shefta treats a severely underweight patient who she suspects has a urine infection, while another patient with numb feet and painful legs visits the surgery. Elsewhere, Dr Daniel Caris meets Steven, a middle-aged man with a nasty looking mole on his arm, which has all the characteristics of a dangerous melanoma.
Patients include a young man who may have picked up an STD during a lads' holiday in Tenerife, an older man who has been chopping off a recurring growth on his scalp with a penknife, and a woman worried about a visit to hospital for a colposcopy.
Dave puts on a brave face for his long-delayed vasectomy. John has been in a vicious fight with his new cat. Christina's pain medication has stopped working, so she is looking for other options. Thomas has only just discovered metal pins left in his hip after an operation eight years ago.
A young man needs some delicate attention for a swollen testicle, two grieving daughters fear that the heart defect that took their mother's life may take theirs too, and young Lily Rose puts up a fight when antibiotics are prescribed.
A visit to the doctor about one health issue can lead to unexpected news about many other things. For this week's patients, back pain could be prostate cancer, a urinary infection could be a kidney stone, and vitiligo could be something altogether different.
Dr Khan and Nurse Jan Procter-King ready their banana, camel and wrestling costumes for some imaginative healthcare tutorials. Dr Akbani employs a translation app to find out if a patient really had his spleen removed as a child.
A patient visits the surgery for some medication to help with her anxiety, and Dr Amir Khan is reunited with Maureen, an elderly patient who has suffered from back pain
The team do not so much as blush in the face of embarrassing illnesses. 80-year-old Aristo is having trouble in the bedroom. Silvia is struggling with excessive flatulence. Plus, regular patient Barbara is losing her memory.
Dr Amir Khan removes the biggest lipoma he has ever seen from a patient's chest, and Dr Chris Harris offers a more positive prognosis to a woman told she had only two years to live
Dr Khan treats a man with a bloody cough and a woman with a bloodshot eye, while Dr Saeed sees a man whose back pain is so bad he is struggling to walk
Dr Gareth James treats his first-ever case of 'whiplash by canine', while the GPs also speak to a man whose family is struggling to cope with his self-harm and suicidal thoughts
Dr Amy Tatham treats an elderly patient suffering from persistent bleeding, while nurse Debbie Harris meets a little girl who is struggling with pain in her knee
The medical pros treat wounds as much emotional as physical.
Medics need healthcare too, as candid interviews reveal.
Demi has severe abdominal pain, and has been vomiting blood.
Wheezing five-year-old Saira has a severe peanut allergy.
The staff face a flurry of bowel problems, including coeliac disease, cancer and a complete pelvic repair.
A paramedic seeks a diagnosis as to why his voice has gone hoarse after he was attacked by a patient. A woman whose young son is very ill seeks advice about depression.
When Zenub comes in with an eye irritation, there are many possible diagnoses. Nurse Rosie checks over a patient who recently underwent a knee operation.
Dr Cartmill is happy to be back at the 'coalface' after self-isolating following a trip to Italy where she may have been exposed to the coronavirus. Dr Qamar has a consultation with an elderly gentleman who is worried that his memory is deteriorating.
Dr Wyne has some advice for Elvira, a Romanian woman, who has brought a cocktail of drugs from her home country to 'treat' her many conditions.
A patient visits the surgery with a long list of symptoms, hoping Dr Wyne can rule out that she has had a heart attack. Meanwhile, a man with abdominal pain receives treatment, and a young mother comes in with her two poorly daughters, and also shows Dr Razak the white mottled rash she has had on her chest for over a year.
A toddler with a series of food allergies is brought into the surgery, and Dr Razak is called in to offer a second opinion for a paramedic dealing with a confusing case. Elsewhere, other patients include a man getting a sebaceous cyst removed from his shoulder, and a patient who has been suffering from dizzy spells.
An edition looking at the risks associated with being a frontline NHS worker, including a paramedic who is concerned about a hoarse voice he has had for several months, and is worried it could be signs of HIV infection after a patient assaulted him and punctured his skin. Elsewhere, Dr Arif's first patient Mohammed has a painful abscess the size of an apple on his backside.
Dr Ajay Singal is visited by Cyril, an 89-year-old who has a mischievous sense of humour and a loving family around him. Yet when it is time to sleep at night, he gets overwhelmed with anxiety and cannot settle. Can his GP get to the bottom of his problem? Paul comes in complaining of an excruciating pain in his throat, diabetic Paula worries about a sudden dip in her blood sugar levels and railway worker Darren shows Dr Qamar some unsightly lumps on his back.
Inside Hall Green Centre. Dr Ashraf meets with regular patient Anthony, who has lung cancer, to try to provide some relief for his breathing.
Inside Hall Green Health Centre. Brian is an elderly gentleman whose feet have turned an alarming shade of blue. But GP Dr Williams is most worried about Brian's low mood
A student studying for her A-levels is struggling to sit at her desk due to pain in her collar bone, a new mother with hip problems comes in to discuss the cocktail of strong painkillers she is taking to manage her pain, and a man has an annoying growth on his head that bleeds whenever he combs his hair. Dr Wyne discusses the available care options with an elderly gentleman who has mixed dementia and his daughter.
Dr Razak's first patient of the day is Muriel, an elderly woman who recently suffered a mini-stroke. She is reluctant to take her blood pressure medication because she has an aversion to drugs - but as the doctor explains, not doing so could make things even worse. Elaine asks Dr Costigan to give her painful knee a once-over and 92-year-old Elizabeth comes in for her regular heart check-up.
There is drama at the practice when young mother Farheena, who suffers from a long-term lung infection, arrives to see paramedic Kim - only to collapse halfway through the appointment. Kelsi visits the surgery hoping to have an annoying mole removed and Sarup asks about the painful raised skin that has developed around his bypass surgery scar.
The GPs at the Hall Green Health Centre face patients who have already consulted 'Dr Google'. Maryam has been advised by a health app to be screened for bowel cancer.
GP`s tackle men's health issues at the Hall Green Health Centre. Dr Qamar counsels a journalist named Zahid who has PTSD after being imprisoned and tortured in Afghanistan.
A look at how patients should decide whether to go to A&E or a GP, including the case of a patient who has recently completed a course of antibiotics for an insect bite on his face. Other patients include a man with a case of gout that has caused his leg to balloon in size and a woman who needs an over-40s health check owing to her family's history of heart disease.
Gp's tackle men's health issues at the Hall Green Health Centre.
Tests show a patient has blood and sugar in his urine.
GPs tackle breast cancer worries at the Hall Green Health Centre. Dr Razak sees Caroline, who has discovered a knotty lump on her collar bone that has got her fearing the worst.
Dr Wyne chats to Adolphus who is struggling to come to terms with the recent deaths of his wife and also his best friend. Dr Qamar visits Elsie who, unexpectedly, lost her husband.
Dr Ashraf speaks to a man who has returned from a holiday in Egypt and may have picked up something with serious repercussions.
Dr Emily Crosse sees Pratibha, who is concerned about her failure to lose weight despite only eating salads.
Dr Aftab Arif is faced with an angry patient who refuses to go to hospital for a scan unless the surgery starts dealing with him differently.
Dr Crosse sees Mick, who learns that smoking heavily as a youngster can have an impact on one's health later in life.
Maria seeks a sicknote as she is stressed over her family's health. Blind patient Pauline needs help with her eye drops. Bethan is fitted with an IUD.
The doctors and nurses at the practice take measures to minimise the over-prescription and overuse of antibiotics in the face of a looming crisis.
With appointments lasting just 10 minutes, our GPs have the difficult task of deciding what to prioritise and what can safely wait for another day.
Receptionist Bernie deals with an angry patient whose appointment seems to have disappeared from the system and is desperate to see a health professional. Meanwhile, regular patient Shirley is in to see Dr Aireen Razak to talk about a recent mental health relapse, and David comes in to see Dr Nashat Qamar to discuss his recent hospital stay and the frightening chest pains he had been experiencing
A diabetic patient whose blood sugars have risen to dangerous levels visits the surgery, and is told he needs to make drastic changes to how he manages his condition. Other patients include a man who is concerned about a lump in his groin, and a woman who has decided to stop taking her medication for her various heart conditions
The staff at Hall Green Health Centre are dealing with the aftermath of patient falls. Dr Razak’s first patient Michael has a nasty bruise on his arm after falling in his driveway.
Regular elderly patient Catherine, has come in about her dizziness and balance issues.
Due to the UK’s ageing population, GPs now spend around 20% of their week consulting on joint related symptoms. These can become quite debilitating for many patients.
It’s a busy week at Hall Green Health Centre as the doctors see lots of patients who are struggling to manage their weight.
A 20-year-old woman with a lifelong auto-immune skin condition has an adverse reaction during the healing process of her new tattoo.
The GP’s at Hall Green Health meet patients confused by advice given from different healthcare professionals. Returning patient Farheena is back in the surgery.
The GPs of Hall Green Health are constantly surprised by their patients’ resilience and ability to pick themselves up when faced with life’s knockbacks.
The doctors of Hall Green Health come face to face with patients suffering from the effects of alcohol abuse on their bodies, minds and lives.
The healthcare professionals and staff at the Hall Green Health Centre interact with patients ‘doing their bit’ and taking ownership of their own health.
A woman suffers with chronic back pain since giving birth to her twins five years ago. During the procedure, Hannah was given an epidural that caused nerve damage in her spine.
The GPs and medical staff discuss what it takes to be good at their jobs; a young man is treated for a possible infection in his leg following a car crash.
Doctors featured in previous series travel to the hearts of communities across the country in a custom-built mobile surgery to offer face-to-face appointments, helping to relieve the pressure on neighbouring practices. The first stop is Swindon, where Dr Amir sees trainee nurse Grace, who is experiencing hot flushes, while 10-year-old Oscar and his mum Jo are hoping advanced nurse practitioner Debbie Harris might be able to help with his shortness of breath and suspected asthma
Doctors featured in previous series travel to the hearts of communities across the country in a custom-built mobile surgery. Dr Eleanor Beecraft treats a woman who can barely stand for dizziness and Dr Amir Khan offers support to Jean, who is struggling with a rare blood cancer diagnosis. Nurse practitioner Debbie Harris treats former professional footballer Lee, who needs better pain management for a knee injury sustained during his career.
After returning home from a holiday in Turkey with a terrible cough, Dr Eleanor Beecraft tries to convince patient Patricia to quit smoking, but she admits she does not think she has the willpower to do it. Meanwhile, Nilton is concerned about pain in his testicle following a recent procedure concerning his adrenal glands, and ex-US Air Force officer Scott is grappling with long-term chronic pain and back and knee issues.
A patient struggling with stiffness and neck pain visits the surgery, and Dr Eleanor prescribes a muscle relaxant medication and refers him for physiotherapy. Elsewhere, Laura's heart condition is being exacerbated by her housing situation - she is about to be made homeless. Nurse Debbie not only reviews Laura's recent blood pressure readings, but also listens and offers support for Laura's difficult housing predicament.
Dr Amanda Ramshaw tries to get to the bottom of Diego's crippling headaches, and later she offers reassurance to a patient who is worried about developing Lyme disease after an encounter with a tick. Elsewhere, Dr Amir Khan is impressed with the attitude of a patient who has suffered with a chronic bladder condition all her life.
A menopausal patient is delighted with her treatment for a painful ear, a 12-year-old has dizziness and heart palpitations, and mental health nurse Suzie deals with tension headaches.
Dr Amir Khan meets James who's very frank about his heart failure diagnosis and two prior heart attacks. Dr Claire Taylor meets Cheryl who is experiencing problems with digestion.
Patients attending the mobile surgery include a man suffering multiple nosebleeds, a case of long covid, and someone opening up about their low mood and loneliness.
Dr Chris Ferdinand diagnoses shingles for Leyton after seeing an itchy rash on his back and chest. Hannah has a series of symptoms that could be indicative of diabetes.
Dr Zareena Hyder is concerned about a patient who's lost two stone in six weeks, and is keen to rule out cancer. Plus, balancing pain medication, and an alarming asthma flare-up.
Dr Chris Ferdinand administers a steroid injection into Martyn's knee, but Martyn has a funny turn and passes out. Dr Aireen Razak meets Paul, who's struggling to shake a chest infection.
In Birmingham, Barry worries the condition affecting his hands will stop him doing the activities he loves, and Dr Abdul-Razaak lends an ear to David who is suffering from depression.
In Birmingham, Jane is fed up with the painful rash on her scalp; Myfanwy has concerns that her mum may have sepsis after a procedure; and Jean discusses struggles with her mental health.
In Peterborough, a pair of cyclist brothers receive medical support after being knocked off their bikes by a van, and Dr Devin Gray is concerned about a patient's dramatic weight loss.
From Peterborough, after returning from pilgrimage, Mohammed has pain in his leg. Debbie Harris needs to rule out a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis, which could be life-threatening.
Mohammed is back about his swollen leg, which is getting more painful and now makes walking difficult. Other cases include a worrying armpit lump, and long-term depression and anxiety.
The surgery visits Peterborough. Richard, who has cracked a rib or two, comes in to see Dr David Ward. Vera has been suffering excruciating abdominal pain and is barely able to move.
Patients include a woman worried about her symptoms after reading about cancer online, and a man keen for reassurance regarding a lump in his bottom.
In Peterborough the surgery is visited by patients including Anita who's suffering from dizzy spells, Sarah who's feverish with a racing heart, and Clare, who's worried about her finger.
Edwardo visits the mobile surgery in Peterborough about his ear; Michael suffers ongoing pain in his side; and new mum Jazmine worries about her postpartum bleeding and clots.
Emma comes in complaining of chronic pain in her spine and leg, Colin has a sore scrotum and is worried he's found a lump, and gravedigger Neil's hernia is causing him discomfort.
Brian visits with concerns about his prostate, Angela comes in about her memory loss, fearing she could be suffering from dementia, and Sunita is struggling with digestion problems.
A three-year-old is sent for urgent tests after antibiotics fail to help her, a woman is concerned about a mole on her toe, and a patient has to stand because of severe back pain.
School girl Ayesha needs treatment for a rash on her hands, Ryan has a painful lump in his throat, and Benjamin talks to Dr Chris Harris about his anxiety and depression.
Jitka visits the surgery with excruciating back pain. Desperate for relief, she's taken some tramadol given to her by a friend - a dangerous thing to do.
At Bradford's Ridge Medical Practice, baby Imaan is suffering severe nappy rash, Aris has been leaking yellow fluid from a cyst in his armpit, and Gemma has a worrying tongue ulcer.
Marguerite is baffled by ongoing nausea that won't shift, Bilal is curious about the patches of raised skin beneath his eyes, and Saif has injured a foot after a friend fell on it.
In Bradford, a woman with a stomach bypass gets advice about abdominal pains, and a mum is concerned about a Strep A outbreak in schools and brings in her son about his chesty cough.
In Birmingham, a man who's been experiencing allergic reactions isn't sure what's triggering them, and an epilepsy sufferer is desperate to get his condition under control.
In Birmingham, Yassin has bald patches on his head and he's worried it's alopecia areata. Asim's face has started swelling, but there doesn't seem to be an allergic reaction.
Irene arrives at Hall Green Health, Birmingham, with a nasty foot infection. Farhan visits Dr Ward as he is struggling with a tight chest and feelings of suffocation in enclosed spaces.
This week we meet resilient, inspiring elderly patients, including a pensioner with an ongoing cough, and a widow determined to remain as independent as she can despite her ailments.
Bob consults Dr Sam Savage about severe symptoms of vertigo; teen Omar is suffering migraines and fainting episodes, Ann has an infected foot, and Megan has her whiplash checked out.
Bob visits Dr Sam Savage, concerned about his memory loss. A thorough test has surprising results. After an operation years ago, Winston still has infected wounds that haven't healed.
In Birmingham, a valued staff member is leaving after 42 years in the NHS. Meanwhile, patients in need of care include a man worried about persistent bleeding from his back passage.
In Chester, the mobile surgery opens its doors to help an autistic patient with extreme fatigue, an elderly gent with an infected tongue, and a suspected case of scabies.
Dr Taylor begins her day with Rebecca who has been in A&E overnight with a kidney infection. Dr Savage meets Charlotte who has a painful and swollen arm.
Scott's palpitations could be atrial fibrillation, so he's sent for an urgent ECG. Ian has pain down below, connected to his diabetes. Irene gets support about her dementia concerns.
Schoolgirl Lily visits Dr Devin Gray. Her mum is concerned she could have glandular fever. Morteza has a condition known as spinal stenosis and his back pain is getting worse.
Excess phlegm needs investigating with an x-ray, there's a case of suspected appendicitis, a bad back, and some unhappy news for a man with diabetes in his family.
