Category: NHS Education

• High blood pressure (Hypertension) in people of black African or black Caribbean descent

  

  About me Hi, I’m Dr. Vinesh Dhir. I currently work as a GP in several SW London surgeries, including HIYOS. Diagnosing and managing hypertension is a significant part of my day-to-day job. Patients with certain ethnic backgrounds have more health implications with hypertension. I hope by writing this blog, I can improve your understanding of…

  Healthy Bodies, NHS Education, NHS Inequalities Misc, self care, Teaching

• Can mould affect asthma?

  

  About me Hi, I’m Dr. Vinesh Dhir. I currently work as a general practitioner in several SW London surgeries, including HIYOS. Diagnosing and managing asthma is a common part of my day-to-day job. Recently there have been concerns in the media raised about housing and its effect on respiratory conditions. I hope by writing this…

  Asthma, Healthy Bodies, Long Term Conditions, NHS Education, NHS Inequalities Misc, Teaching

• Guide to exam stress: how to gain calmness

  

  Help with stress management Stress may seem simple. It happens so often and sometimes feels as if it is always there, ready to jump out at you at any second! Being stressed all the time may have made you think that feeling like that constantly is entirely natural. However, whilst stress is a normal part…

  Healthy Minds, NHS Education, schools