Dr Maria & Dr Mel

16/07/2025

Summer med kit….Bumps, bites, sunburns and sniffles — this is what I actually keep in our summer medical kit as a GP and a mum.
It’s simple, compact, and ready for days out, holidays, and heatwaves.
📌 Save this for the next time your little one comes running with a bug bite or a scraped knee

27/06/2025

19/06/2025

19/06/2025

Paddling pools are a great way to have fun and cool down in the warmer weather. But it’s important to remember little ones can drown in just a few cm of water.

That’s why it’s so important to keep little children in arms reach when they’re in or around the paddling pool.

It’s also wise to empty paddling pools after use to stop children falling in accidentally or entering them unsupervised.

And, don’t forget to store or turn over your paddling pool when it’s not in use to prevent it from filling with rainwater.

19/06/2025

Keeping kids cool and hydrated in a heatwave isn’t always easy — but these small, simple steps can really help.

💧 Offer water regularly — not just at mealtimes
🍦 Try frozen yoghurt tubes or fruit purée lollies
👕 Dress them in loose, light clothes
🌳 Make the most of shade breaks
❄️ Use cool flannels, baths or sprays
👀 And watch for early signs of heat exhaustion

⚠️ Always supervise young children with frozen snacks — slice fruit before freezing, avoid hard chunks, and make sure they’re seated while eating.

06/05/2025

Just a few facts about conjunctivitis from a GP.

29/04/2025

Hayfever season is here…Here are some hacks to help reduce hayfever symptoms without relying on medications

13/04/2025

Have I missed anything?