And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this festive Christmas morning episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk about hangovers! You might have one this morning, or might be wondering how to avoid one in the next few days, and this show tells you all the secrets behind hangovers, what they are, what causes them, how to treat them, and how to avoid them.

And we're joined by a very very special guest this morning- I wonder who they might be?

Join us in front of the log fire and enjoy a cup of festive coffee with us to start the show, and raise a glass of alcohol-free fizz with us at the end of the show.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

If you need any help with alcohol, here are some links:

NHS Alcohol Support- https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advice/alcohol-support/

DrinkAware- https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

Alcohol Change UK- https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

Alcoholic's Anonymous- https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/

Turning Point- https://www.turning-point.co.uk/

With You- https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

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Released 25/12/25

Show time 34 minutes 23 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of sore throats. What causes them, what to look out for, how to treat them, and what to be careful of.

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and give you the latest information about how to soothe that sore throat.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 8/12/25

Show time 16 minutes 54 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of Norovirus, what is is, how you get it, how to look after yourself, and how to stop it spreading.

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and explode some incorrect facts in this winter episode.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 17/11/25

Show time 14 minutes 40 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of Winter Health now that summer has truly up and left us. Listen and thaw out as Dr Geoff and Dr Sam defrost some common Winter Health topics and look at the some ways of keeping well.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 3/11/25

Show time 15 minutes 33 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of prostate cancer and PSA testing. We discuss the pros and cons of PSA testing and help dispel some myths about what seeing your doctor with prostate symptoms may involve.

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam give you an easy to understand, digestible episode which will make everything clear.

Prostate Cancer UK's website is available at https://prostatecanceruk.org/

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 20/10/25

Show time 10 minutes 06 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

With winter now definitely here, and here to stay it seems, in this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin!

Why is it called that? How much should you take? When should you take it? And surely you can't have too much of a good thing can you? And can you overdose on Vitamin D by being in the sun too long?

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at Vitamin D in this episode and tell you all you need to know. Have you started taking any yet?

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 6/10/25

Show time 14 minutes 10 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the NHS Childhood Immunisation Program, what it's about, why it's important, and who is eligible.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would likecovered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 22/9/25

Show time 10 minutes 35 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the teamthat brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discussthe topic of Hepatitis C.

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam explore how it may present, who is at risk, why it's important, and how to get tested.

For the NHS free home testing service, visit https://hepctest.nhs.uk/

If you have any suggestions for topics you would likecovered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Released 9/9/25

Show time 12 minutes 11 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of blood pressure and what makes a blood pressure high.

We talk about hypertension and the problems with running your pressures too high.

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam go through how to take your blood pressure correctly at home as well as suggesting places you might be able to go for a blood pressure check.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

Links we discussed

Blood pressure UK, how to check your blood pressure

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Released 26/8/25

Show time 14 minutes 16 seconds

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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast".

In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of Covid and Flu immunisations being given at the same time using "co-administration".

What are the advantages of giving the two together? What are the disadvantages?

Dr Geoff and Dr Sam look at the facts and the studies behind giving them together and lead you through how you will probably be having your Covid and Flu immunisations this coming winter.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠  

Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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Updated 24/9/25

Released 11/8/25

Show time 12 minutes 24 seconds

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