No Appointment Necessary

We all know the feeling… it’s nearly 8am, you’re redialling the surgery trying to get a GP appointment, and somehow it feels harder than ever to actually see a doctor. So why is it like this?

This is exactly why we started No Appointment Necessary, to give you a weekly check-in with a real GP where you can hear what’s actually happening behind the scenes in modern healthcare.

In this special episode, Dr Amir Khan, a practicing GP in Bradford, explains the reality of being a GP today, the huge demand on surgeries, the pressure doctors are under, and why getting an appointment can sometimes feel so difficult. Cherry Healey brings the patient perspective, asking the questions so many of you will be thinking!

New episodes of No Appointment Necessary drop every Tuesday.

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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey break down everything you need to know about UTIs, cystitis, bladder infections and recurrent urinary tract infections. It’s a deeply personal topic for Cherry, who has lived with chronic UTIs for much of her life. Dr Amir and Cherry talk about the real causes, symptoms and treatments, including when a UTI can become serious and why getting treatment early is so important.

They also talk about the link between sex and UTIs, when an infection can develop into a kidney infection or even sepsis, whether cranberry juice actually works, and what to do if you’re experiencing frequent or recurring infections.

If you’ve ever experienced burning when you pee, the constant urge to wee, bladder pain or recurrent cystitis, Dr Amir explains what might be happening in your body, and when it’s time to seek medical help.

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Migraines are not “just headaches”! In this episode, Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey look at what’s really happening inside your brain during a migraine, from the trigeminal nerve to the brain chemical CGRP that can trigger intense pain, nausea, and visual disturbances. Find out why women are three times more likely to experience migraines than men. What role hormones and oestrogen play, especially around your period and during perimenopause. And when does a migraine become something more serious, like a “thunderclap headache” that needs urgent medical attention.

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Dr Amir Khan and Cherry Healey take a look at what’s really going on when you just can’t sleep. It can affect everything, from your mood, your hormones, your heart, your energy, your relationships. Amir and Cherry talk about hot flushes and night sweats to snoring, sleep apnea, restless legs and 2am anxiety. You’ll hear the science behind disrupted sleep and what it means for your long-term health.

Plus, they talk about what’s normal, what’s hormonal, and what might need checking out, including the red flag symptoms you shouldn’t ignore! And, they tackle the trends (mouth taping, nasal strips, wearable tech) and separate helpful habits from hype.

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The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information.

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Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:26 Why Sleep Is “Make or Break”

01:54 What Is a Hot Flush?

03:11 Night Sweats & Red Flag Symptoms

06:01 When Should You See a GP?

06:31 How to Reduce Hot Flushes at Night

07:43 Sleep Naked or Not?

08:20 Do Menopause Cooling Products Work?

10:25 Why Do People Snore?

12:43 Sleep Together or Separately?

13:16 What Is Sleep Apnoea?

16:36 Treating Sleep Apnoea (Beyond the Mask)

17:29 Mouth Taping: Helpful or Harmful?

19:01 Do Nasal Strips Actually Work?

20:11 Can Wearable Tech Detect Sleep Problems?

21:31 Perimenopause & 2AM Anxiety

23:48 How to Manage Night-Time Anxiety

24:02 Do Weighted Blankets Help?

24:31 Restless Legs Explained

25:56 Why You Jerk Awake (Hypnic Jerks)

26:36 ChatGP

29:21 Outro

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This week, Cherry and Dr. Amir are breaking down protein, and in particular protein supplements. How much do you really need? And does it really matter if you get it from a chicken fillet, a chickpea, or a large scoop of whey powder? Cherry tells us about the effects of trying the Atkins diet, and Dr. Amir drops a bombshell about eggs! Plus, they get into protein bars and what happens if you don’t up your fibre when eating loads of protein. And in this week's Chat GP, there’s a questions about diabetes and heart disease in South Asian communities.

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Watch & listen on YouTube, Apple and Spotify. If this helped, please like, subscribe, and share.

The content of No Appointment Necessary is for general information, it's not a substitute for a personalised medical assessment. Always consider your own medical history and personal circumstances before acting on any health information.

A Viral Tribe Production
Developed and produced by James Carpenter & Jo Scarratt-Jones

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:26 What Is Protein & Why It Matters

03:37 Complete vs Incomplete Proteins

06:59 Protein Hype & Social Media Myths

09:04 How Much Protein Per Day (Simple Guide)

10:17 What Hitting Your Protein Target Looks Like

13:49 Whey Protein Explained (Types & Benefits)

17:11 Protein for Muscle Building

22:45 Can You Have Too Much Protein?

34:03 Listener Question: Diet, Genetics & Health

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