Winter fundraiser for Balkan Underdogs – scratch cards!

I try to do a fundraiser for Balkan Underdogs each winter because there are so many animals that need help in the cold Balkan winters. Balkan Underdogs helps build shelters, helps with veterinary fees and delivers food and worming treatments. Any strays in immediate danger are taken (where resources allow) into safety and many make it into pensions with a …

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Annual Leave/Spooky Season

There are only a few appointments left before I go on annual leave for a full 2 weeks! I haven’t done that since I had knee sugery 2 years ago. We’re getting our kitchen refurbished so there won’t be any tweaks or ‘top-ups’ as the clinic will be used as appliance/furniture storage until the kitchen is finished. I won’t be …

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What’s new?!

    Long time, no see! I’ve been busy outside work, hence the lack of updates. So what’s new? Quickly summarised, I’ve bought property, replaced a heating system, planned a kitchen and a loft conversion, wrangled with wi-fi companies, launched a creative sideline business and burned myself out. Phew! Ashleigh is now working split between Clinical Nurse Specialist in the …

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Annual Leave

I’m not able to take a full 2 weeks of annual leave off like I did in the NHS. Instead I take a few days heare and there. It has been very bust recently, not just in clinic but also behind the scenes. It takes it out f me and I need to step back for a few days to …

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Duty of Candour Annual Report

As regulated medical professionals, we have a duty of care to the public. This is something we should be transparent about. All services are required to disclose any major unexpected or unintended incidents that cause bodily harm. We are required to provide a report to the public each year, whether any incident happened or not. Click on the link below …

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Five Reasons I Don’t………

I run my clinic in a way to ensure it’s safe, adheres to regulations and provides the best service for patient wellbeing. So, here are: Five reasons why I don’t…⁣ ⁣ 1. Inject noses…..⁣ Noses are one of the riskiest areas on the face for horrific complications. I don’t need to do them to get patients in the door…so I …

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Protect your skin from sun damage…and a little bit more!

Here I’m showcasing some of the best facial sun protection on the market that don’t just protect from the sun. They have various other unique characteristics which make them ideal choices for upcoming Spring and Summer. Many people think SPF as thick white sun cream like Nivea or Soltan and as such, aren’t keen to put it on their face. …

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