Montpellier Medical

14/11/2025

**Struggling with weight? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to do it alone.**

At Montpellier Medical, our weight management service is led by a compassionate, experienced doctor who takes the time to really listen. This isn’t just an online prescription or a faceless app. You’ll sit down with a real person, explore your unique challenges, and create a plan that works for you.

We offer:
✨ In-person support and guidance from a dedicated GP
✨ Blood tests to monitor your health and progress
✨ Someone you can contact for advice or encouragement whenever you need it
✨ Real clinical expertise, not just a quick fix

Take the first step towards a healthier, happier you—with genuine support every step of the way.

**Book your consultation today!**

12/11/2025

**Today is World Diabetes Day!**

Diabetes can develop quietly, but early diagnosis makes a huge difference. Watch out for these symptoms:
- Feeling very thirsty or needing to urinate more often
- Unexplained weight loss
- Extreme tiredness
- Blurred vision
- Slow-healing sores or frequent infections
- Numbness or tingling in hands or feet

Catching diabetes early helps prevent serious complications like heart disease, kidney problems, nerve damage, and vision loss. Many people have diabetes or prediabetes without realising it—regular checks are vital for your long-term health.

If you have any symptoms or risk factors, don’t wait. Book a GP consultation or a stand-alone blood test appointment with us—online or by phone. Early action can protect your health for years to come.

10/11/2025

**Need to see a GP? Booking at Montpellier Medical is quick and hassle-free!**

Choose what works for you—book online in minutes or call our friendly team. We always strive to offer ‘on the day’ appointments, but you can also schedule ahead if that’s more convenient.

With extended opening hours, including Saturday mornings, there’s a slot to suit every diary. Your health, your schedule—sorted.

**Book your appointment today, your way!**

Montpellier Medical are a private GP service based in Cheltenham providing exceptional care with a focus on preventive medicine, early diagnosis, and personalised treatment.

08/11/2025

Vitamin B12 is essential for energy, brain function, mood, and healthy red blood cells. Low B12 can cause fatigue, memory problems, nerve issues, and even depression.

Deficiency is common—especially in older adults, vegetarians, and those with digestive conditions—and can lead to serious health risks if left untreated.

At Montpellier Medical, we offer quick and easy B12 level testing and tailored treatment, including B12 injections for new patients and convenient ‘top up’ appointments for ongoing care. Book online and give yourself the boost you deserve—stay energised and healthy this festive season! 💉✨

Appointments available for new and returning B12 patients. Book your test or top-up dose online today!

06/11/2025

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that follows a seasonal pattern—most commonly affecting people during autumn and winter when daylight hours are shorter. It’s more than just “winter blues”—SAD can seriously impact your mood, energy, and daily life.

Common Symptoms:
• Persistent low mood or sadness
• Loss of interest in things you usually enjoy
• Low energy, fatigue, or sleeping more than usual
• Difficulty concentrating
• Increased appetite (especially for carbs) and possible weight gain
• Withdrawing from friends and family

How to Manage SAD: ✨ Get outside during daylight hours—even a short walk helps! ✨ Try a light therapy lamp (SAD lamp) ✨ Eat a balanced diet and stay active ✨ Keep a regular sleep routine ✨ Stay connected with loved ones ✨

If symptoms persist, talk to your GP—treatments like talking therapies or medication can help

You don’t have to struggle alone. Visit our website to book an appointment with one of our team. Let’s help you feel your best, all year round!

🔗 www.montpelliermedical.co.uk

04/11/2025

✨ Move Freely, Live Fully! ✨
Struggling with joint pain or stiffness? Ostenil Plus injections at Montpellier Medical could be your game-changer! 💉

Why choose Ostenil Plus? ✔️ Long-lasting relief from joint pain and stiffness ✔️ More flexible than traditional steroid injections—can be repeated safely when you need it ✔️ Helps restore natural joint lubrication for smoother movement

Unlike steroids, Ostenil Plus can be administered more often, giving you greater control over your joint health and lifestyle. Many people enjoy months of comfort and mobility after just one treatment!

Ready to get moving again? Tap the link in our bio or visit our website to learn more and book your appointment today. Your joints will thank you! 🙌

02/11/2025

Men will die on average 4.9 years earlier than women and for reasons that are largely preventable, which means that it doesn’t have to be that way. Here’s five ways you can give yourself the best chance at living a healthy and long life.

You also don't have to grow a mo to raise awareness and funds for men's health, other ideas include :

- Move 60 (miles or km) in November for the 60 men we lose to su***de each hour, every hour across the world.

- Host an event (e.g. cake sale, lunch or party)

- Take on an epic challenge (e.g. walking the Cotswold Way or being screen free for a week)

Men's health is no joke and here at Montpellier Medical we are passionate about removing barriers to healthcare for all. Come and talk to one of our compassionate, experienced doctors who have seen it all before. No need to be embarrassed or hesitant, no subject is out of bounds so come and chat it over with us.

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31/10/2025

🎃👻Happy All Hallows Eve from Montpellier Medical and our rather reluctant skeleton dog. 🎃👻

Stay safe this evening - the combination of flammable costumes and pumpkin candles is not a good one.

You may choose to prolong the celebrations by marking All Hallows or 'Dia de los Mu***os' (the day of the dead) tomorrow where traditionally we remember those we have lost through the sharing of funny anecdotes and lighting of candles.

Whether you celebrate this time of year with pumpkins and sweets or use it as an opportunity to honour those departed we hope you have a healthy, happy time doing so.

29/10/2025

🌟🩺 Why Personalised Care Matters at Montpellier Medical 🩺🌟
At Montpellier Medical, we believe that personalised care is essential to successful general practice. Unlike some decision-making processes in the NHS that have to be population based, we are able tailor our approach to meet your unique needs and circumstances.
For instance, if you've experienced a pregnancy loss, you are very unlikely to be offered an early ‘reassurance’ ultrasound scan though the NHS during any subsequent pregnancies. However, we understand the anxiety that this scenario can cause so we can arrange an early pregnancy scan to provide reassurance and support. If you're struggling with acne, you will need to try various treatments through the NHS before being considered for a Dermatology review but if that is the route you would like to take, we can arrange a referral for you asap.
Our ability to prescribe treatments is based on your specific individual needs, considering factors such as work, travel, and other factors, rather than purely on a population or financial basis. We understand that your health is unique, and we strive to provide care that reflects that.
Additionally, we offer flexible appointment times to suit your schedule, with easy on-the-day availability. At Montpellier Medical, you are not just a number; you are an individual, and we deliver healthcare with that in mind.

27/10/2025

Cholesterol can feel like a confusing corner of medicine but it is a vital part of managing our cardiovascular health and definitively something we should be abreast of.

It is not as simple as just checking your total cholesterol level and being labelled 'high' or 'normal'. Did you know there is 'good' and 'bad' cholesterol? The ratio between the good and total cholesterol is important too, and don't get us started on triglycerides.

If it's all getting a bit much and you want to have an unhurried chat about it all then please book a GP appointment with us and we can walk you through it.

www.montpelliermedical.co.uk

25/10/2025

Time for some more lovely feedback from our wonderful patients. We really do appreciate the time taken to send us feedback, it helps us to refine our service and gives us a lovely confidence boost.

23/10/2025

ADHD Awareness Month

Many studies have been done around the world to estimate how often ADHD is present in children, Averaged across these studies, it is estimated that approximately 5.3% of children worldwide have ADHD.

Research findings indicate that roughly 22% of children with ADHD have no ADHD symptoms when they reach young adulthood.

For a long period, only children got a diagnosis of ADHD. Currently, ADHD is believed to be present in 2.8-4.4% of adults.

Especially when persisting into adulthood, people with ADHD may develop additional psychiatric or physical conditions.

We are hoping to start offering adult ADHD assessment, diagnosis and management in the new year so if you have a niggling feeling that ADHD might be the missing puzzle piece in understanding how your brain works - watch this space.