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Skin and Mole Checks: Looking after your skin this summer

This month, Dr McBride is focusing on skin health, prompted by a noticeable increase in patients presenting with concerns about...

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Meningitis B: What parents should know

Recent reports of Meningitis cases in UK teenagers have led to a noticeable rise in concern among parents. In clinic,...

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From Winter survival to Spring renewal

Why this season is ideal for a psychological and physical reset

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Why Continuity of Care is one of the most important things your GP can offer

We talk a lot about access to healthcare. But there is something just as important - often talked about, yet...

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Mental Health Private GP Psychology Service

Is your relationship good for your health?

Does this relationship support my mental and physical wellbeing? Romantic relationships can influence emotional states, stress levels, sleep, and overall...

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1:1 Lifestyle, Fitness & Nutrition Coaching

At Courtyard Health Clinic, we believe good healthcare should be personal, practical, and built around long-term outcomes. For many people,...

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Why Early Diagnosis Matters for Less Survivable Cancers – Reflections from Parliament

Early cancer diagnosis saves lives. It reduces morbidity, limits long-term disability, and improves treatment options. Yet for some cancers, often...

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Mental Health Private GP

How relationships shape our health, immunity and wellness

Courtyard Health Clinic is proud to be collaborating with Professor Zoe Chouliara, a highly respected academic and clinician with extensive...

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Private GP Sexual Health

Sexual Health: Confidential, Non-Judgemental Care at Any Age

At Courtyard Health Clinic, we provide confidential, non-judgemental sexual health services for adults of all ages, in a calm and...

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Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Day 11th January 2026

Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Month: Why Early Diagnosis Matters

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New Year Health Tips from a GP: How to Start Strong and Stay Well

The New Year is the perfect time to focus on your health and wellbeing. As a GP, I often see...

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Mens Health

Prostate Cancer Screening: Lessons from Lord Cameron and Sir Chris Hoy

Prostate cancer often develops without obvious symptoms in its early stages. In fact, early prostate cancer is frequently silent.

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Welcome to Courtyard Health Clinic

Opening our doors in Musselburgh. After months of planning and late nights, I am so proud to finally say it:...

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Winter Wellness in Scotland: A GP’s Guide to Staying Healthy

As the days grow shorter and the Scottish landscape turns frosty, winter brings its own set of health challenges. From...

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Why choose a private GP?

Patients choose Courtyard Health Clinic for shorter wait times, longer consultations, and more flexible appointment scheduling. We provide thorough, personalised...

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SUPPORTING COMMUNITY

Art is good for us

We are incredibly lucky to be working alongside Susie Collingbourne, an amazing local artist from Edinburgh. We are delighted to...

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Fresh year, fresh start

January should not be about setting unrealistic resolutions — it is about momentum. In this article we look at how...

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Occupational Health

Work should not hurt your health

With her qualification in Occupational Medicine and experience across a number of sectors, Dr McBride discusses how to stay well...

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Managing a chronic condition

Between work, family and everything else life throws at you, keeping up with check-ups or medication reviews can easily slip...

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Womens Health

Let’s talk about smear tests

In this article, Dr McBride discusses the truth about cervical screening and why it matters so much. Cervical screening is...

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Coping with winter blues and holiday stress

Dr Victoria McBride provides a GP’s practical guide to the challenges of “the winter slump”. Shorter days, colder weather, endless...

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Why fast access to a private GP changes everything

One of the main reasons I opened Courtyard Health Clinic was to make it possible for patients to see a...

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