This time on the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast, we talk about a topic that has been requested- penile and testicular symptoms.

In this podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley go through some of the commonest issues that people present with to General Practice to do with their penis or testicles. 

It is always embarrassing for patients but we would like to try and reassure you that we will deal with your concerns at the surgery professionally and in a calming and reassuring way. If you are registered with a female GP, and would prefer to see a male GP regarding these symptoms, then please do ask at reception when booking your appointment. 

We hope this podcast helps to explain some of the common concerns that you may have, but remember if you are worried, please let us know.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message.

Stay safe, stay well, and look after each other. Until next time!

Runtime 9 minutes 9 seconds

Released 6 July 2020

This time on the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast, we talk Steve Trowbridge, AKI Nurse Lead at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital. 

In this podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk with Steve Trowbridge who is a Cardiology and Frailty Diabetes Nurse Specialist as well as the Acute Kidney Injury Nurse Lead at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in Bournemouth, Dorset. In this comprehenisve podcast, they discuss the importance of our kidneys as well as how to look after them when we are ill or at risk of them being injured. 

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message 

Stay safe, stay well, stay home and look after each other. Until next time!

Runtime 13 minutes 33 seconds

Released 29 June 2020

This is one of our special episodes of the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast and is aimed to give you some information regarding the national cervical cancer screening service.

In this special podcast episode, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk with Dr Helen Speakman from the practice and give you some useful information about the national cervical cancer screening service, who should be screened, what happens during screening and what the results mean.

The websites referred to in the podcast are as follows:

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message

Stay safe, stay well and look after each other.

Runtime 5 minutes 56 seconds

Released 22 June 2020

This is one of our special episodes of the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast and is aimed at parents of newborn babies registered at Penny's Hill Practice.

In this special podcast episode, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley give you an idea of the things you need to do to register your baby with us and give you good information about the upcoming appointments for both you and your baby coming up in the next 8 weeks.

Whether you are first-time parents or not, this podcast has been made just for you and hopefully should make it easier to access this information as you can listen to us anytime, anywhere and still have your hands-free to look after baby.

The information leaflet is available through our website on the New Baby Special page here: https://www.pennyshillpractice.co.uk/pennys-hill-practice-podcasts/pennys-hill-practice-podcasts-new-baby

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message

Stay safe, stay well, look after each other and of course, congratulations on your new baby! Until we see you at the sugery!

Runtime 7 minutes 40 seconds

Released 18 June 2020

This time on the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast, we talk again with Glynis Smith, our Respiratory Nurse Specialist.

In this podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk with Glynis Smith and find out about COPD as well as how to control COPD, COPD managment plans, and how to deal with COPD flare-ups. 

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message

Stay safe, stay well, stay home and look after each other. Until next time!

Runtime 7 minutes 49 seconds

Released 15 June 2020

This time on the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast, we talk about sunshine and vitamin D.

In this podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley give you a whistle-stop tour through the latest advice regarding sunshine, sun safety and vitamin D. 

Now that summer is finally with us, and hopefully here to stay, we give you the advice you need to keep you safe and healthy both in and out of the sunshine.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message

Stay safe, stay well, stay home and look after each other. Until next time!

Runtime 9 minutes 18 seconds

Released 8 June 2020

This time on the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast, we talk with Glynis Smith, our Respiratory Nurse Specialist. 

In this podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk with Glynis Smith and find out about asthma as well as how to control asthma, the different types of asthma inhalers, how hayfever affects asthma, and about Coronavirus and asthma. 

The websites Glynis gives in the podcast are:  

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message  

Stay safe, stay well, stay home and look after each other. 

Runtime 9 minutes 07 seconds 

Released 1 June 2020

This time on the Penny's Hill Practice Podcast, we talk with Chris Shuter, our Health Coach.

In this podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley talk with Chris Shuter and find out what health coaches do and how they can help us self-manage and impove our physical and mental health as well as our social wellbeing. 

The contact details Chris gives in the podcast are: 

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email  them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast"  as your subject, or leave us a message at https://anchor.fm/pennyshillpractice/message 

Stay safe, stay well, stay home and look after each other.

Runtime 7 minutes 00 seconds

Released 25 May 2020

Welcome to our new podcasts from Penny's Hill Practice!

In the inaugral podcast, Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley explain how the Practice is staying open in these times of lockdown during the global Coronavirus pandemic and discuss some of the future episodes coming up.

If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, email them to [email protected] and put the word "Podcast" as your subject.

Stay safe, stay well, stay home and look after each other.

Runtime 6 minutes 27 seconds

Release date 18 May 2020