Blogs

Jennie Randall is a Volunteer and Historian based in Bromley, we asked Jennie what it was like volunteering with BGPA. Here’s what she said: 

As the historian for Jubilee Country Park at Petts Wood,...

World Asthma Day is held annually in May to raise awareness of Asthma – a common lung condition that causes occasional breathing difficulties and affects an estimated 300 million people globally (NHS.UK/Asthma.org.uk).

It can...

One’s health is affected by more than just physical harm to the body. Factors such as stress, unemployment, debt, loneliness, lack of education and support in early childhood, insecure housing and discrimination can...

Mental health is just as important as our physical health but many go about their lives ignoring this crucial aspect of their health and wellbeing. Truth be told, the state of your mental...

Cervical screening, also known as the smear test, is one of the most important steps you can take to prevent cervical cancer but that does not mean people look forward to it. In...

The word cancer can be a ‘scary’ word and people usually prefer not to think about it until they are confronted with a diagnosis. The truth is, certain types of cancer like cervical...

We often look forward to the festive season in the winter months and it’s always a shame when health issues get in the way of our plans. The fact is, winter can be...

Did you know that your GP surgery has access to a team of clinical pharmacists to help support with your health management? Many people aren’t aware and are unsure about how a clinical...

One of the most common medical tests required from patients is a phlebotomy test, commonly known as a blood test. A blood test is used to assess your general state of health, check...