I have a dream (Part 1)

I have a dream (Part 1)

One morning recently I was reading from the Lectio-365 prayer app; it was Martin Luther King Jr day and I was reminded of his famous words, spoken in 1963, when he was prompted to ‘tell them about the dream!’ so here I am, sharing one of my dreams. I am both a medical...
Vaccines, disappointments and hope

Vaccines, disappointments and hope

The start of the vaccination programme against COVID 19 was a great joy to me, as it was to millions of others. It finally felt like we had some tools at our disposal that would make a huge difference. My practice was lucky enough to be one of the sites that started...
Happy New Year?

Happy New Year?

The usual conversation in early January involves the question, “Did you have a good Christmas?” and my usual reply is jolly and positive, happily sharing the highlights of my Christmas and New Year period. This year’s festivities, however, were very different, and my...
Looking back and looking forward…

Looking back and looking forward…

As Christmas approaches and the end of 2020 draws near, I think we will all be having a mixture of thoughts, especially those of us working in the world of healthcare. It has certainly been a challenging year, one unlike any I have ever known. Living through a...
The power of Thankfulness

The power of Thankfulness

As I mentioned on a recent In Real Life episode, the new BNF (British National Formulary) made its way into my consulting room this week. For those of you not familiar with the BNF, it’s essentially the drug handbook to guide you in prescribing any medicine in the UK....
My Dad

My Dad

I want to let you into a very personal part of my life: the story of my dad. Early life and dreams My dad was born in 1928 in Beckenham, south east London. Unfortunately Dad’s parents separated early on in his life, which affected his upbringing and education,...