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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And now, time for a Coughy Break!

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

In this show we are joined by our two hosts, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley, who will introduce you to your new Coughy Break.

We enjoy bringing these shows to you and would like to thank you all, our listeners, for joining us and hope to have you here with us for many future shows.

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]  

So, sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!

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All content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters.

Released 8/8/25

Show time 3 minutes 24 seconds

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Welcome to Coughy Break, the medical podcast for patients by their GPs!

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

We're well in to season one and already planning season two. So, what is Coughy Break? Did we realise we'd spelt "Coffee" wrong? Who are the GPs behind the microphones? And what is all the fuss about food and drink?

This special "best of" preview to season one answers all these questions and more, and also gives you some of our highlights so far!

There's more to come so keep listening and we hope to see you on a Coughy Break!

Released 18/2/26

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