GPs: Behind Closed Doors - Episode Guide

Angela is not only suffering with alcoholism and depression, but has also been involved in a nasty fight. Brian needs to quit smoking, but will he listen to his Doctor's advice. William is still struggling to find a job, yet manages to sustain a addiction to marijuana.

A patient who has missed hospital appointments to have their ears syringed is furious that their problem still hasn't been solved. A patient fears that stomach pain may be something much more serious. A newly pregnant woman is worried she might miscarry again.

A patient who suffers from chronic vertigo enters Dr. Laird's surgery. Dr. Shah uses a fork to try and assess a man suffering with tinnitus.

Sarah takes the stitches out of a head wound. Claire makes sure a wound from a kidney transplant does not get infected.

Two patients arrive who have sustained injuries related to mountain climbing.

A woman has some issues with her self-image.

An anxious Vicar is worried about his bloodshot eye and the impact it will have on him leading a funeral service the next day. A 18-year-old girl has found a lump in her breast.

A innocuos case of pins and needles is actually a much more serious condition then anybody thought. A patient is sent for further tests after complaining about chest pains.

A patient displays all the signs of suffering from bereavement.

Dr Beecraft has to assess whether or not a bipolar patient is safe to take a long-haul flight.

In this episode, Dr Sian Morris sees Cherie who is terrified her heart palpitations are a warning sign she is about to suffer a heart attack. Also Ken and Joan are a couple who are deeply concerned about their future.

The staff at Balham Park Surgery have to dish out some no-nonsense advice to people who don't want to hear it, including the parent of a young child whose has developed a chronic lung condition.

Dr Watson treats an exhausted Frenchman with an itchy back passage, Dr Kayat helps a cervical cancer survivor whose self-confidence has taken a knock, and Dr Pearce meets a man who wants clarification on the size of a healthy prostate.

Observational reality series. Dr Claire Taylor offers comfort to Gohar, a partially-sighted lady whose eyes were severely damaged by a chemical burn when she was a child, while the reception staff have one eye open for whoever keeps stealing their pens.

Observational reality series. Dr Patrick Bower treats a young man whose occasional binge drinking sessions are potentially putting his health at risk, while Dr Sara Kayat is trying to help a recovering alcoholic who is concerned he may be a danger to himself.

Observational reality series. Kirsty's premature baby daughter Charlotte is having trouble breathing, and a young woman has abdominal pain so severe that the doctors have no choice but to send her to straight to A&E.

Two long-term patients arrive for a consultation, one with excruciating back pain who thinks that all the painkillers are affecting her, the other a long-term cannabis user with depression.

Dr Bower is concerned about an eight-year-old boy with an unusually husky voice, and Dr Shah treats a young girl with a crust patch on her top lip.

Rabrinda is back to see Dr Shital and it looks like they have finally got to the bottom of his appalling flatulence, OAP Frederik appears unfazed by his prostate cancer diagnosis, and Joyce remains upbeat about life despite living with breast cancer.

Rap star Lady Leshurr needs some simple vaccinations before travelling to South Africa for a video shoot. Unfortunately, she is terrified of needles...

Three patients with problem feet come hobbling into the Balham Park surgery.

Three patients consult the Balham park doctors about their skin disorders.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. Three patients with worrying abdominal problems consult the Balham Park doctors.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. A full-time carer who looks after her 100-year old mother with advanced dementia 24/7 consults Dr Swanne, and a depressed young single mum and victim of violence comes in to see Dr Laird.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. The doctors treat patients with a range of sports-related injuries, including a professional golfer who got a bad back from lifting his baby, and a man who injured his hand playing rugby.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. The doctors of Balham Park Surgery treat victims of accidents, including a young girl whose hair was ripped out by a whisk, an elderly man who was involved in a hit-and-run, and a woman who fell off her moped.

The doctors of Balham Park Surgery treat patients with heart concerns, including a man whose father has a rare genetic condition, a heart attack victim who requires serious lifestyle changes, and a girl who experiences heart palpitations when she has a panic attack.

The doctors of Balham Park Surgery take third year medical students Tanguy and Kathryn under their wing to help them gain valuable hands-on experience.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. The doctors treat a wave of patients in search of physical and emotional pain relief, including a man with a painful toe who has performed his own self-diagnosis, and a woman who is in a low mood after donating her kidney to her sister.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. A keen rugby player comes in to the surgery with a blackened toenail hanging by a thread, Nurse Maloney teaches a medical student how to burn lumps of excess flesh off patient's bodies, and a pensioner's eyelid has frozen leaving him unable to blink.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. John fears that his drooping eyelids May indicate a stroke. Diana complains of occasional chest pains. Rochelle brings her baby boy into the surgery, concerned that he has an undescended testicle.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. This special focuses on three memorable consultations with the elderly from the first three series. Charles faced a stark choice - either to undergo risky, major heart surgery or to resign himself to a steep decline in his health and probable death within a year or two. Susan had a nasty bruise on her face and neck after passing out in the street. Lifelong friends Catherine and Nora, who live together, needed blood tests. Each tell their stories in candid and often amusing interviews.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS practice in south-west London. This special focuses on three memorable consultations from the first three series, including Karen who was caught in a cycle of binging and purging, and Leonard who was diagnosed with stage one bladder cancer.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy London NHS practice. In an update to four of the most memorable cases from the first three series, patients recall the circumstances that led them to consult the doctors and reveal what has happened to them since. Toni had chronic depression and diabetes, Sammy has bipolar disorder, Michael has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Charles had a cancerous tonsil.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy London NHS practice. Four more patients from the first three series tell their stories. Carrie has Body Dysmorphic Disorder, wheelchair-bound Alan and his partner and carer John recall life when homosexuality was illegal, Milton is caught in a poverty trap and depends on Dr Shah for advice and guidance. When Sue consulted Dr Helm about her tremors, she feared she was in the early stages of Parkinson's Disease.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy London NHS practice. Four more patients brings their memorable stories up to date. Sherece had extreme anxiety and depression. Rosanne is a full-time carer of her 100-year-old mother. An eight-year-old cardiac patient was brought in by his mum to have his stitches removed. Hayley was 23 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy London NHS practice. In three revealing interviews, people involved in memorable cases tell their stories. Kayla talks about her life with Kevin, and his subsquent death from lung cancer. Harry reveals his lifelong battle with alcoholism and the devastating effect that it has had on his life, his health and his loved ones. Sophie recalls how she became paralysed from the chest down, her reaction to the doctors' verdict and her hopes for the future.

Observational documentary series going behind the scenes at a GP practice. The busy GPs of the Farnham Road Surgery in Slough are faced with a number of potentially life threatening health scares, including six-week-old Hussain, whose parents have noticed a white flash in his left eye.

Observational documentary series. Dr Shazia Javed meets a youngster called Mohammed, but can find no identifiable reason for the boy's high temperature, and the reception team are shocked when a regular patient drives himself to the surgery despite showing signs that he has suffered a stroke.

This special episode focuses on patients with mental health problems who have come to the Farnham Road Surgery.

One of only a few sufferers of Chromosome 3p Deletion, baby Franke has a still-more-rare variant of the genetic disorder.

Observational documentary series. Michael is concerned about his ongoing erectile dysfunction, 8-year-old Logan's mum is worried about potential side effects from his epilepsy treatment, and Jacqueline's high blood pressure needs to be brought under control before she can have a colonoscopy.

Observational documentary series. The patients at Farnham Road Surgery this week are suffering with chronic pain. Joseph who needs painkillers for a bad back but must avoid opiates becuase of his past as a former heroin user. Sean takes warfarin for blood clots, but too much can lead to internal bleeding. Ricky needs knee surgery but is afraid of going under the knife, and Leslie has ended up with bird fancier's lung.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. A patient enters reception with all the signs of suffering a stroke. Other cases include a man suffering trauma after almost losing a leg at work, and three patients with worrying stomach pains.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. Dr Ward treats a victim of a savage attack by a gang. Other patients include a lady with an infected bee sting on her eye, a young man with chronic chest pains, a woman with a history of blood clots and a gout sufferer who has eaten his fill of cherries.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. Patients include a recently released offender with nowhere to go, a man with a virus usually associated with children, and a young woman with a rare form of arthritis.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. 17-year-old Emily has a long history of depression and some degree of psychosis which can cause her to hear voices in her head, and pensioner Patrick's wife Margaret is concerned by her husband's recent behavioral changes and memory loss.

Observational documentary series filmed inside the consulting rooms of a busy NHS general practice in Slough. Alcohol has ruined Gary's life, it has cost him his marriage, his job and his health, but he cannot stop himself downing up to 24 cans of lager a day. Meanwhile, Dr Ranj Kochhar is dealing with a patient who insists his alcohol use is doing him good.

Dr David Ward meets a young man with arthritis and such severe psoriasis that huge amounts of dry skin slough off his legs when he rolls up his trouser leg. A woman trying for a baby seeks advice from Dr Sabina Shaikh about travelling to Mexico, where the zika virus is rife.

8-year-old Marcus suffers with ADHD, a difficult problem to diagnose and treat and one which places an enormous strain on the sufferer and their loved ones. Meanwhile, Dr Ranj Kochhar is treating Adam, a young man whose life is beginning to spiral out of control due to a crack cocaine addiction.

Patients include a young man with suspected leukaemia, a blind man with a family history of heart disease and a chubby baby with an ENT infection.

Patients include a recently released prisoner with heart problems, depression, a cocaine addiction, and a young woman with a rare form of arthritis.

Nurse Julie Swinburne treats a boy who has recently returned from Thailand who she suspects has caught rabies after being bitten by a monkey.

Dr Kwan treats a teenage patient who has decided to stop taking the medication she has been prescribed.

Observational documentary series. Dr Ameet Tailor treats Connor, who suffers from severe acne. Samantha is so nauseous that she cannot keep her pain pills down.

How does cancer affect patients at different stages stages of their lives? The patients are a toddler, a teenager and a pensioner.

Dr Bulger offers some advice to a patient whose blood pressure is high, and Dr Ward treats someone who has consulted 'Dr Google' and come up with a peculiar diagnosis.

Dr Tawana sees a young man with nasty ingrown toenails, and ends up giving him advice about dealing with depression. Other patients include a baby with breathing problems and a boy struggling to pass water.

The staff rally round when receptionist Glenda Purdie is diagnosed with cancer, and reception manager Alison agrees to have her head shorn for charity. For the doctors, a wide range of complaints await their expert eye.

A mum-to-be is worried about severe abdominal pains and that her normally lively baby has stopped moving. Across the corridor, a recent mum is feeling blue.

Eurico acquired 11 broken ribs and multiple injuries from a 50mph motorcycle crash. Gary had his face rebuilt with a bone from his leg.

This week's patients were injured on the job. Despite his electric wheelchair and his wife's stroke, Shahid is remarkably upbeat. Bartosz' bad shoulder is exacerbated by his heavy-lifting warehouse job. Nikkisha fears she may have cancer after waking up to blood. Peter has an impressive hernia.

Cases include an elderly patient with suspected skin cancer, a severely depressed woman who is self-harming, and a baby with gastroenteritis.

Two consultations take surprising turns - a young man who has been coughing up blood confesses to smoking cannabis to combat loneliness and depression, and an older lady breaks down and admits that her headaches are caused by her neglecting her health to help a bereaved friend.

A teenager's mother refuses to let a male doctor examine her.

Caroline is convinced that her throat nodules are cancer.

Some troublesome patients include an impatient older man, an asthma sufferer with an out-of-date inhaler and an Italian who has gained rather than lost weight.

Dr Muki Sri treats a young man for an ear cyst before discovering that he is suffering from long-term depression. What seems like a simple case of tummy ache for young Vishvas shows all the signs of appendicitis. Leslie's legs are covered in mysterious bruises but he has no memory of injuring them.

Lauren's symptoms could suggest multiple sclerosis. Clothilde's hugely stressful home life has led to high blood pressure. Thelma has a mysterious gash on her leg. Barry has started to bleed from the ears.

Baby Naya has been vomiting for two days. Yasir collapses on his doctor's desk. Francelia's heavy menstrual bleeding prevents her from working. Joshua wonders if he is a good candidate for medical marijuana. Reagan bites his fingernails to the extent of risking infection.

Sophia has been scheduled for a heart valve operation. Laura is struggling with anxiety. Sheralyn has problems from a cat bite.

Dizzy spells, falls and their related injuries keep the GPs on their toes.

Valentine's mental health issues put up obstacles as she navigates male-to-female gender-reassignment, Vera is worried her sore shoulder may be because of a cancerous tumour and David needs advice about some facial pain, and how to light a gas oven safely!

Dr Thomas has some strong advice for a builder who is fearless of the sun's rays, Dr Cordell believes a woman's headaches might be caused by the pain killers she is using and a young patient asks for advice about anxiety.

The GPs make some potentially worrying discoveries among their patients who include a woman who has a heart murmur which could indicate something very serious, a young woman who has a worrying lump in her neck and a man who has traces of blood in his stools.

Sheralyn needs help to relieve her symptoms of joint pain, which are causing her great distress. Simon has pain in his left shoulder after a nasty bicycle accident, while Abigail is suffering from dizzy spells and nausea.

Dr Cordell has some advice for a young agoraphobia sufferer, Dr Pelly is concerned a young patient may have meningitis, and Julie has to take a blood sample from someone with a severe fear of needles.

A middle-aged man seeks help to relieve the increasing pain he is feeling in his foreskin, David seeks support following the death of his mother, and a young woman receives some practical advice on how to manage her bulimia.

Cancer comes under the spotlight as GPs deal with patients who have beaten cancer and patients with cancer fears. Dr Pelly sees regular patient David who is suffering from the repercussions of mouth cancer.

Couples visit the GPs together this week. David's wife is worried that he may have dementia, but he thinks she is being over-dramatic. Patrick looks after his wife Mary on top of a full-time job, and the stress is getting to him.

Dr Lee checks over Kerry, who was knocked off her bike, and discovers something that was missed by the A + E surgeons - Kerry has a broken collarbone, which needs immediate attention. And Dr Graham has a consultation with a recovering addict suffering with chronic pain who is also struggling with the demands of being a mother to several children.

World-class bantamweight boxer Lee Haskins visits Dr Amanda Ramshaw, who sends him to hospital amid fears he has sustained neurological damage. Dr Anna Graham meets Jenny, who is worried that her neck-down paralysis is returning.

A special forces veteran is welcomed as a new patient at the practice.

George is HIV positive and suffers from a range of other health problems. Meanwhile Ray has a history of cellulitis and the GP is concerned that there may be a serious underlying cause.

Patients with various lumps, bumps and swellings arrive at the surgery including an older gentleman with an egg-sized swelling on his elbow, a stressed teaching assistant with a lump on her neck and a young patient with strange bumps on her knees and tummy.

Observational documentary series filmed inside a busy health centre in Bristol. Problems include jock itch, a badly swollen ankle, an injured shoulder, stomach pains, suspected dementia and buzzing in the ears.

Observational documentary series filmed inside a busy health centre in Bristol. Dr Ahmed reassures an anxious teen before suggesting he may benefit from counselling, Dr Ramshaw advises a teenager who fainted and banged her head after returning from a holiday, and Dr Pelly treats a youngster on medication for ADHD who is complaining of severe headaches.

In this special episode, a light is shone on the trials and joys of being a pensioner in the UK in 2017. 92-year-old Roy is struggling with carpal tunnel syndrome, while Cherry is concerned about a mole on her shoulder.

The GPs focus there energies onto their most precious and demanding patients - children and babies. Polly is just a few months old and her family are worried as she has a habit of opening her eyes extremely wide to the point where her eyeballs vibrate, Dr Bolam examines Jonathan whose family are concerned that he has meningitis, and Alfie has an irregular heartbeat that needs monitoring.

Patients this week include regular Michael who is due to have his toe amputated, Donovan who is stressed from caring for his wife, Richard whose blood test doubles as an alcohol test, and Janet who fell off her high heels.

It's Christmas at Horfield Health Centre in Bristol. Dr Ahmad is trying to find out why her patient Robert is complaining of dizzy spells, Dr Lee thinks her patient Jane's lack of appetite could be a sign of something sinister, and Dr Pelly's patient James is complaining of ringing in his ears.

New Year brings in some patients hoping to make fresh starts. Dr Ramshaw has some encouraging words for Nicola who is trying to lose weight, Dr Cordell asks a patient to be open about his drinking habits, and Ali worries about how he can control his temper while giving up smoking.

A patient who has anxiety and depression as a result of the abuse she has received from her neighbours seeks advice.

A patient who has anxiety and depression as a result of the abuse she has received from her neighbours seeks advice.

Dr Pelly meets a young lad who has fallen down the stairs and landed on his head. Dr Ahmad is concerned about a young woman with unexplained stomach pains. Dr Edge has a moving consultation with a disabled patient, and Dr Ramshaw offers some contraceptive advice.

Dr Elizabeth Barnard helps theme park fiend Steve, who fainted following one too many white-knuckle rides. And, there are further misadventures afoot as Dr Graham examines a budding cub scout with a rash on his back.

Cases include a new mum worried about passing on thrush in her breast to her baby, a woman seeking genetic testing due to a family history of breast cancer, a little girl who has been acting strangely since incurring a neck injury, a man about to become a full-time carer, a young woman with IBS and a man with a perpetually runny nose.

Cases include a nasty burn caused by a pet cat knocking a hot iron onto its owner, an uplifting story of thryoid cancer survival, an illness contracted in Dubai and a young girl unable to breathe through her nose.

The GPs have a bout of baffling cases on their hands including one man with smelly sneezes, a girl with a strange lump in her cheek and a man who injured himself in a bizarre stepladder incident.

It's Eating Disorders Awareness Week, and Michelle has come in to see Dr Pelly about her bulimia. Other patients include a man whose psychiatric illness led him to smash out his teeth, a young man who thinks he has asthma and a sculptor worried that he may have deep vein thrombosis.

Cases include a man with back pain caused by lifting a TV, a Muslim whose dizzy spells are caused by the way that he prays, a blind man with whiplash, a teenage insomniac, a cancer survivor with infected cellulitis, a lady with an excruciating pain in her abdomen and a woman worried about painful lumps.

Two teenagers, one who has survived cancer and one with a parent who has the disease, discuss their fears and concerns with the GPs. A patient who hurt her neck in a car crash comes in for further assessment, and a first-time patient with mental health issues seeks support.

The pitfalls of exercise are exposed, with the doctors attending to a bodybuilder who has sustained a barbell injury, and a bowls fiend with severe wrist pain. But for Nicola, who suffers from fibromyalgia, the gym is working wonders.

Dr Pelly sees a patient suffering withdrawal symptoms from tramadol. Dr Thomas wants to test her patient for a certain bacteria before resorting to painkillers. A child's nighttime water requests are diagnosed as a behavioural issue.

During Orchid Male Cancer Awareness Week, Tim's simple fungal infection rings alarm bells, Martin is reluctant to address his over-drinking, and baby Jasper's mum is worried about a lump in his groin.

The dangers posed by high blood pressure come into focus. During her pregnancy, a first-time mum was diagnosed with high blood pressure. The blood pressure of another patient has rocketed ever since he was incorrectly advised to stop taking his tablets after an operation.

A man in his 60s who feels exhausted is encouraged to cut back on the 60-hour weeks he regularly works, a teenager whose mother has been diagnosed with terminal cancer receives support and a former heroin addict seeks help to stay drug free.

David suffers from Parkinson's, but is still getting out and about most evenings. Sean is thrilled with his rhinitis diagnosis - he finally has something to explain his ongoing ENT issues. Ann worries her new medication is to blame for her chest pains, but Dr Edge puts her mind at rest.

Mental health is a vital public issue for doctors to address. Dr McLaren meets a young man seeking help because he is hearing voices. Dr Hardy meets a new patient who has a number of handwritten notes that he can't remember compiling, while Dr Pelly is delighted that a patient is responding well to treatement for schizophrenia.

The future of the NHS depends on the next generation of GPs. Taking centre stage is student Craig, who sits in on a number of consultations before taking his own. Dr Pelly arranges for a patient to be seen at a neurology clinic, while Dr Ramshaw suspects a patient is suffering from an infection in her sinuses.

Patients include an ex-prisoner who has fallen back into drug addiction, a man with an extremely painful groin, a pregnant lady with painful ears, and a young woman suffering from extreme tiredness, dizziness and episodes of uncontrollable shaking. Plus, the doctors consider the many challenges facing general practice in Britain and what the future might hold.

Patients include a woman who is suffering from a shocking case of chicken pox that has covered her body in large and painful spots. A worried mum has brought her young daughter into the surgery, concerned that she is showing symptoms of Kawasaki disease. This is a rare condition that can lead to heart ailments in young children.

Jemima and her family have an itchy rash - Dr Amir Khan suspects fleas. Alisa comes in for a top-up on her HRT pills and to discuss her menopause. Andrew is tired of being accused of fathering children, so decides to have a vasectomy.

The GPs face an unusual number of cases that require hospital treatment, including Wendy's infected cat bite, John's nasty head cut, Ibraheem's broken wrist and Kamal's lung infection.

A newly pregnant mother is concerned about pains in her abdomen. One patient's wife teams up with Dr Khan to convince her husband to get his throat looked at. Christopher has a seven-year diarrhoea problem.

John thinks his privates are shrinking, and a painful lump on his testicle might be cancer. Steven's multiple ailments are likely caused by the fact that he has drunk seven pints of beer a day since he was 18. Tests indicate Caroline may be anaemic, which can be an early sign of cancer. Bradley's insomnia leaves him exhausted every day, but he can't remember the last time he ate a proper meal. Elle has a family history of breast cancer and has recently found a lump on her breast.

Aaron has developed a mysterious dent in the middle of his forehead, Megan falls asleep in school classes, Mohammed injured his shoulder in a road incident, Mary wants to make sure her heart is okay, and Ellie inherited her mother's psoriasis.

A painful lump on Ian's thigh has quadrupled in size in a week, and he wants to make a formal complaint. Farrell is five weeks pregnant and suffering dizzy spells, plus she has already been through two miscarriages. Are 15-year-old Awais's grey hairs a sign of something more serious?

Among a number of patients consulting the doctors about their chronic pain issues are a 32-year-old single mum with a bowel problem caused by a surgical error, a woman whose symptoms include memory loss and painful swelling and a man suffering from ulcerated legs who uses clingfilm to keep his bedsheets clean.

The doctors are running two specialist clinics alongside their usual practice work. Nicola has severe epilepsy, which could endanger her ability to care for her newborn baby or to have more children. Linda has found a lump in her breast, so is quickly referred to the cancer clinic. Dean's former cocaine use has left him with breathing difficulties.

Dr Kahn needs all his bedside manner skills to help a little girl with situs invertus, a condition that causes her internal organs to be reversed. Teenage mum Olivia brings along great-grandmother Linda, who is eager to make sure it doesn't happen again. Lisa suffered a stroke, but has yet to be offered physiotherapy.

Fourteen-year-old Megan meets with Dr Amy Tatham to get a contraceptive implant. Lee arrives with a list of possible stroke-related symptoms. A lack of oestrogen is causing severe pain for Jayshree. Noah is the perfect baby for nurse Debbie to show the ropes to two enthusiastic paediatric students.

Demi shows symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy, which can cause life-threatening internal bleeding. Teyah is only eight but has already started her periods. Guntris has a nasty sebaceous cyst on his back.

Little Mollie has been having seizures in her cot at night, Simon has a mysterious rash on his feet, leg and elbow, Heather wants to get rid of her teenage acne, Jyotsna has a bladder problem and Martin comes in to have a cyst removing from his cheek.

A Polish lady is in agony, but needs her daughter to translate before Dr Khan can diagnose gallstones. Other patients include a middle-aged man with depression, a gout sufferer who has not been taking her medication and a baby with hand, foot and mouth disease.

The GPs of Ridge Medical Practice in Bradford welcome the New Year with top tips for leading a healthier lifestyle, plus advice on losing weight, improving diet, combating stress and quitting smoking.

Dr Harris advises Tayla, who is frustrated by her diabetes. A student with a stomach complaint is sent to hosptial for tests. Malaika, who has a heart condition, has a suspected urine infection.

Dr Harris is handed a urine sample in a perfume bottle, Dr Khan sees a suspected case of endometriosis, and Dr Sekhon is concerned about an 'angry' growth on the top of a boy's toe. Other cases include a child with peeling hands and feet, and a ten-year-old with eczema all over her body.

A mother and daughter seek advice about very different issues they are experiencing with their necks, Dr Kahn treats another mum and daughter with the hope that there will be some good news, and Nurse Debbie worries that new baby Emily may be a cause for concern.

Patients include a 92-year-old woman whose arthritis is affecting her mental health, a woman is surprised to find she is pregnant after recovering from ovarian cancer, an asthmatic man who is experiencing chest pains through low oxygen levels, a woman whose stitches do not seem to be healing properly, a man who has been using his thumbs as a hammer, and a woman worried about a lump between her breasts.

A patient has a skin tag removed from his lower eyelid, a mother worries that her daughter's scalded skin syndrome has flared up again, and a hobbling patient has a badly damaged ankle.

Dave puts on a brave face for his long-delayed vasectomy. John has been in a vicious fight with his new cat. Christina's pain medication has stopped working, so she is looking for other options. Thomas has only just discovered metal pins left in his hip after an operation eight years ago.

A young man needs some delicate attention for a swollen testicle, two grieving daughters fear that the heart defect that took their mother's life may take theirs too, and young Lily Rose puts up a fight when antibiotics are prescribed.

A visit to the doctor about one health issue can lead to unexpected news about many other things. For this week's patients, back pain could be prostate cancer, a urinary infection could be a kidney stone, and vitiligo could be something altogether different.

Dr Khan and Nurse Jan Procter-King ready their banana, camel and wrestling costumes for some imaginative healthcare tutorials. Dr Akbani employs a translation app to find out if a patient really had his spleen removed as a child.

Dr Amir Khan removes the biggest lipoma he has ever seen from a patient's chest, then lances a teenager's blood-blistered fingertip. Dr Chris Harris offers a more positive prognosis to a diabetic woman told she had only two years to live after a hospital specialist discovered fibrosis on her liver.

A patient complaining of a bloody cough suspects the toxic fumes of a bonfire. But Dr Amir Khan thinks it could be tuberculosis, which is still a health issue in Bradford. Dr Khan also treats a woman with a bloodshot eye, while Dr Saeed sees a man whose back pain is so bad he is struggling to walk. Meanwhile, in the minor ops room, Dr Chris Harris performs a vasectomy.

Dr Gareth James treats his first-ever case of `whiplash by canine", while the GPs also speak to a man whose family is struggling to cope with his self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Plus, Mohammed is told that he is at high risk of heart disease, and Aisha is warned about her acne medication's side-effects.

Dr Amy Tatham treats an elderly patient suffering from persistent bleeding and breaks the worrying news to her that her symptoms could possibly indicate cancer. Meanwhile, nurse Debbie Harris meets a little girl who is struggling with pain in her knee, and an eight-week-old baby comes into the surgery for his checks and immunisation jabs.

Doctors treat Angela, a teenager who is having difficulty breathing. Asthma inhalers make no difference, so doctor Caris considers the possibility that this shortness of breath could be indicative of a panic attack. Meanwhile, doctor Amir Khan meets Simon, a man with excruciating pain in his legs, and another patient receives treatment as he is suffering from problems with his hearing.

Victor is experiencing severe abdominal pain, and when Dr Amir Khan examines his stomach, he suspects it could be a case of acute appendicitis. Meanwhile, Dr David Tatham offers advice to regular patient Joanne, who suffers from chronic pain, and a man fearing he may have been exposed to dangerous chemicals at work seeks help.

Dr Ajay Singal visits the home of an elderly patient suffering from debilitating gout. Back in the surgery, a woman arrives suffering from a stabbing pain in her side, and Dr Nashat Qamar has to get tough with a patient suffering from heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetes, who refuses to take his medication properly.

A paramedic seeks a diagnosis as to why his voice has gone hoarse after he was attacked by a patient. A woman whose young son is very ill seeks advice about depression.

Dr Sobia Wyne has a long list of possible causes for a patient's eye infection, and a woman who has had knee replacement surgery may have developed deep vein thrombosis. A COPD sufferer is given medication through a nebuliser, but it has an unexpected effect, and a patient on anti-sickness medication finds that he still cannot stop vomiting. A woman suffering from depression and anxiety thinks she is ready to come off her medication, and a mother of three encounters difficulties with her contraceptive implant.

First through Doctor Qamar's consulting room door this week is Brian, a regular patient who is concerned about memory loss and is desperate for some answers. Elsewhere, a young boy is diagnosed with balanitis, and doctor Wyne treats one of her regular patients, who has MS and a dependency on alcohol.

Dr Wyne has some advice for Elvira, a Romanian woman, who has brought a cocktail of drugs from her home country to 'treat' her many conditions.

A patient visits the surgery with a long list of symptoms, hoping Dr Wyne can rule out that she has had a heart attack. Meanwhile, a man with abdominal pain receives treatment, and a young mother comes in with her two poorly daughters, and also shows Dr Razak the white mottled rash she has had on her chest for over a year.

A patient awaiting knee surgery suffers acute abdominal pain, which combined with her underlying heart condition, leaves her fearful for her life expectancy. A woman having a diabetes review confesses to having over-indulged, a young man comes in suffering from memory loss, and a distressed youngster is unable to describe his own symptoms.

A toddler with a series of food allergies is brought into the surgery, and Dr Razak is called in to offer a second opinion for a paramedic dealing with a confusing case. Elsewhere, other patients include a man getting a sebaceous cyst removed from his shoulder, and a patient who has been suffering from dizzy spells.

An edition looking at the risks associated with being a frontline NHS worker, including a paramedic who is concerned about a hoarse voice he has had for several months, and is worried it could be signs of HIV infection after a patient assaulted him and punctured his skin. Elsewhere, Dr Arif's first patient Mohammed has a painful abscess the size of an apple on his backside.

Dr Ajay Singal is visited by Cyril, an 89-year-old who has a mischievous sense of humour and a loving family around him. Yet when it is time to sleep at night, he gets overwhelmed with anxiety and cannot settle. Can his GP get to the bottom of his problem? Paul comes in complaining of an excruciating pain in his throat, diabetic Paula worries about a sudden dip in her blood sugar levels and railway worker Darren shows Dr Qamar some unsightly lumps on his back.

A wife accompanies her husband to the doctor explaining that he has had bad breath just recently - and when that's sorted, she takes the opportunity for the GP to also take a look at a massive bruise on her back. A patient with lung cancer arrives for a check-up with Dr Ashraf, nurse Emma Rogers meets Hazel, who wants a new contraceptive implant, and a man comes in concerned about his weight loss.

Elderly patient Brian arrives concerned that his feet have turned an alarming shade of blue. But Dr Williams seems more worried about his low mood. A man arrives after an episode of abdominal pain so severe it made him vomit and seek help in A&E the night before, while a woman is suffering insomnia, which in turn may be triggering depression. Nurse Rosie issues a warning to patient Pat when her blood tests reveal her sugar levels have skyrocketed and Dr Arif treats a baby with constipation.

A student studying for her A-levels is struggling to sit at her desk due to pain in her collar bone, a new mother with hip problems comes in to discuss the cocktail of strong painkillers she is taking to manage her pain, and a man has an annoying growth on his head that bleeds whenever he combs his hair. Dr Wyne discusses the available care options with an elderly gentleman who has mixed dementia and his daughter.

Dr Razak's first patient of the day is Muriel, an elderly woman who recently suffered a mini-stroke. She is reluctant to take her blood pressure medication because she has an aversion to drugs - but as the doctor explains, not doing so could make things even worse. Elaine asks Dr Costigan to give her painful knee a once-over and 92-year-old Elizabeth comes in for her regular heart check-up.

There is drama at the practice when young mother Farheena, who suffers from a long-term lung infection, arrives to see paramedic Kim - only to collapse halfway through the appointment. Kelsi visits the surgery hoping to have an annoying mole removed and Sarup asks about the painful raised skin that has developed around his bypass surgery scar.

The doctors treat a number of patients who have already sought help for their problems online. A health app has recommended that Maryam, who is experiencing dizzy spells and bloating, should be screened for irritable bowel syndrome, while Paul says that Google has told him his sleeping difficulties and loud snoring are caused by sleep apnoea. Depression sufferer Tina returns to the surgery for advice from Dr Wyne.

Dr Qamar counsels a journalist named Zahid who has PTSD after being imprisoned and tortured in Afghanistan. Dr Williams sends Royston for a scan to look for signs of prostate cancer, although the patient is adamant it should not be before an upcoming fishing trip he has arranged. Dr Mao turns medical detective when patient Andrew describes a combination of numbness in his jaw and face, and a cannabis smoker complains of chest pains and shakes.

A look at how patients should decide whether to go to A&E or a GP, including the case of a patient who has recently completed a course of antibiotics for an insect bite on his face. Other patients include a man with a case of gout that has caused his leg to balloon in size and a woman who needs an over-40s health check owing to her family's history of heart disease.

Teenager Elizabeth, who is being treated for an eating disorder, has recently started vomiting involuntarily, so she and her mother speak to Dr Syed in search of an answer. Mohammed thinks the worst about his headaches and chest pains, but Dr Singal puts his mind at rest, while Pratibha has a pain in her foot, and although Dr Arif quickly diagnoses arthritis, the GP is more concerned with the patient's painkiller intake.

There are a few unwelcome surprises for patient Stephen when he arrives to see Dr Ajay Singal about the stomach pains he has been experiencing following a recent spot of gardening. Katie sees nurse Claire Hentrich to discuss her prolonged periods, and Dr Jo Tatlock meets Annette, who has been struggling with pains and lumps in her fingers - jeopardising her work as a woodwind musician.

Mother of four Mikki has detected a small lump in her breast, so she comes in to see Dr Sonia Ashraf, while Dr Aireen Razak treat Caroline, who has discovered a knotty lump on her collar bone that has got her fearing the worst. Down the corridor, young father Hosea is concerned he may have suffered a mini-stroke, while away from the surgery, paramedic Sophie Daley visits the home of Parkinson's disease sufferer Robert, who has developed a worrying chest infection.

Dr Wyne chats to Adolphus who is struggling to come to terms with the recent deaths of his wife and also his best friend. Dr Qamar visits Elsie who, unexpectedly, lost her husband.

Dr Ashraf speaks to a man who has returned from a holiday in Egypt and may have picked up something with serious repercussions.

Dr Emily Crosse sees Pratibha, who is concerned about her failure to lose weight despite only eating salads.

Dr Aftab Arif is faced with an angry patient who refuses to go to hospital for a scan unless the surgery starts dealing with him differently.

Dr Aftab Arif is faced with an angry patient who refuses to go to hospital for a scan unless the surgery starts dealing with him differently.

With her daughter recently diagnosed with the same heart condition her husband died from, Maria feels she cannot cope and is hoping for a sick note so she can take time off work to recover. Pharmacist Rozina assists blind patient Pauline, who is confused about her eye drop medication. Meanwhile, Nurse Rogers fits Bethan with an IUD contraceptive device and Dr Qamar assists Gurdeep, who has returned from holiday with an infected mosquito bite.

Doctors treat a patient suffering from pain, shortness of breath and unexplained tingling in her hands. Having recently been in hospital with suspected pneumonia and, despite a course of antibiotics, she feels worse, and Dr Damian Williams has to break some more bad news to her. Meanwhile, a non-verbal child is brought in by his worried parents, and Dr Costigan meets a patient who is struggling with her fibromyalgia.

With appointments lasting just 10 minutes, our GPs have the difficult task of deciding what to prioritise and what can safely wait for another day.

Receptionist Bernie deals with an angry patient whose appointment seems to have disappeared from the system and is desperate to see a health professional. Meanwhile, regular patient Shirley is in to see Dr Aireen Razak to talk about a recent mental health relapse, and David comes in to see Dr Nashat Qamar to discuss his recent hospital stay and the frightening chest pains he had been experiencing

A diabetic patient whose blood sugars have risen to dangerous levels visits the surgery, and is told he needs to make drastic changes to how he manages his condition. Other patients include a man who is concerned about a lump in his groin, and a woman who has decided to stop taking her medication for her various heart conditions

Dr Razak's first patient Michael has a nasty bruise on his arm after falling in his driveway. Sarah comes in after experiencing extreme gynaecological pain, and the doctors are keen for her to see a specialist as soon as possible. Baby Yusuf arrives for his eight-week checks, and Dr Qamar supports a patient who has been struggling with anxiety.

The doctors of Hall Green Health come face to face with some rare conditions. First up is regular elderly patient Catherine, who is in to see Dr Aireen Razak about her dizziness and balance issues, which recently caused a fall. This looks like a case of vertigo, but seven years ago, Catherine was diagnosed with a neurological condition called Guillain-Barré syndrome, and it may be flaring up. Dr Sonia Ashraf meets a lady who recently had an operation to remove an ectopic pregnancy, and has been struggling to get pregnant ever since. She also had one of her ovaries removed, and has been diagnosed with endometriosis.

GPs now spend around 20% of their week consulting on joint related symptoms for patients.

At Hall Green Health Centre the doctors see patients struggling to manage their weight.

A 20-year-old woman with a lifelong auto-immune skin condition has an adverse reaction.

Dr Ali is visited by a young patient who has let her urinary tract infection go untreated for eight weeks. Upon hearing about her symptoms, her mum has brought her into the surgery. Returning patient Wendy is also in surgery to update Dr Crosse on her leg pain, a case of suspected sciatica, and Dr Tatlock conducts a memory test on elderly patient Henry, who has been brought in by a concerned neighbour.

Dr Crosse sees Tina, who recently had a fall and suffered a head injury, and has since experienced memory loss. Meanwhile, Dr Amir Syed is visited by Malcolm and his daughter Cheryl. Malcolm has become unsteady on his feet, causing concern for Cheryl, and Dr Amir is worried that Malcolm is still driving. Later, Dr Emily Crosse meets Rosina, who wants a referral to have her gastric band removed.

Patients suffering from the effects of alcohol abuse on their bodies, minds and lives.

These patients are ‘doing their bit' and taking ownership of their own healthcare.

Dr Ambareen Ahmed meets young mum Hannah, who has been suffering with chronic back pain since giving birth to her twins five years ago. Meanwhile, a builder who collapsed at work while working on some scaffolding comes into the surgery, and young Divya has been brought in by his dad because he's been struggling to breathe.

A look at what makes a great GP, hearing from doctors and medical staff first-hand about what it is like to work on the NHS frontline and what it takes for them to be good at their job. Elsewhere, baby Arissa has been brought in after a long night of crying by her concerned mum Saba, and Patrick comes in to have his large itchy moles checked over by Sobia.

Doctors featured in previous series travel to the hearts of communities across the country in a custom-built mobile surgery to offer face-to-face appointments, helping to relieve the pressure on neighbouring practices. The first stop is Swindon, where Dr Amir sees trainee nurse Grace, who is experiencing hot flushes, while 10-year-old Oscar and his mum Jo are hoping advanced nurse practitioner Debbie Harris might be able to help with his shortness of breath and suspected asthma.

Doctors featured in previous series travel to the hearts of communities across the country in a custom-built mobile surgery. Dr Eleanor Beecraft treats a woman who can barely stand for dizziness and Dr Amir Khan offers support to Jean, who is struggling with a rare blood cancer diagnosis. Nurse practitioner Debbie Harris treats former professional footballer Lee, who needs better pain management for a knee injury sustained during his career.

After returning home from a holiday in Turkey with a terrible cough, Dr Eleanor Beecraft tries to convince patient Patricia to quit smoking, but she admits she does not think she has the willpower to do it. Meanwhile, Nilton is concerned about pain in his testicle following a recent procedure concerning his adrenal glands, and ex-US Air Force officer Scott is grappling with long-term chronic pain and back and knee issues.

A patient struggling with stiffness and neck pain visits the surgery, and Dr Eleanor prescribes a muscle relaxant medication and refers him for physiotherapy. Elsewhere, Laura's heart condition is being exacerbated by her housing situation - she is about to be made homeless. Nurse Debbie not only reviews Laura's recent blood pressure readings, but also listens and offers support for Laura's difficult housing predicament.

Dr Amanda Ramshaw tries to get to the bottom of Diego's crippling headaches, and later she offers reassurance to a patient who is worried about developing Lyme disease after an encounter with a tick. Elsewhere, Dr Amir Khan is impressed with the attitude of a patient who has suffered with a chronic bladder condition all her life.

Dr Chris Ferdinand diagnoses shingles for Leyton after seeing an itchy rash on his back and chest. Hannah has a series of symptoms that could be indicative of diabetes.

A patient is worried about a sore throat and a cough which he cannot seem to shake, but Dr Devin Gray is more concerned about his sudden weight loss. Elsewhere, doctors treat a patient seeking advice after a recent asthma flare-up, and a former-sailor who is struggling with pain in his chest.

There are dramatic scenes in the when Dr Chris Ferdinand administers a steroid injection into Martyn's knee. Martyn admits he's feeling a bit hot, but things take a turn and Dr Ferdinand has to act quickly as Martyn passes out. Dr Paul Dudley meets self-proclaimed Birmingham lad Greg, who's nervous about some blood test results. Dr Dudley reassures him there are no "horror stories" in there, but he does need to be mindful of his gout. Greg confesses how much he loves a glass of wine (or two) but promises he will cut down. Dr Aireen Razak meets Paul, who's struggling to shake a chest infection. She's concerned when Paul reveals a history of cancer, exposure to asbestos and the fact he's not up to date with his vaccinations. To be safe she refers him for a chest x-ray and encourages him to consider getting vaccinated. Dr Amanda Ramshaw meets Ben whose latest tattoo has become infected. Despite the pain and discomfort, he's not put off getting more. Dr Paul Dudley decides to perform a blood test there and then for Gurmeet, who's worried about his frequent trips to the toilet. He also completes an examination of his prostate, which is enlarged but fortunately does not appear to be cancerous. Lee comes to see Dr Chris Ferdinand about his trigger finger, but ends up opening up about how he doesn't seem to be in control of any aspect of his life. A sympathetic Chris is pleased that Lee has already sought help and is on medication, but thinks he could benefit from some additional talking therapies. Dr Aireen Razak meets Christine who's suffering with chronic recurrent UTIs and Dr Amanda Ramshaw treats a fungal toe.

Barry worries the condition affecting his hands will stop him doing the things he loves.

A patient comes in suffering from a painful rash on her scalp, so Dr Chris Ferdinand promises to chase up her appointment with a dermatologist. Meanwhile, Dr Aireen Razak meets a man who is struggling with a hiatus hernia and terrible acid reflux, but surgeons have told him he cannot have an operation until he quits smoking. Other patients include a woman struggling with her mental health, and a young girl who has been sent home from school with a rash.

The mobile surgery comes to Peterborough. Dr Aireen Abdul-Razak offers medical support to cyclist brothers Daniel and Adam who were both knocked off their bikes over the weekend in a collision with a van. Neither have been to hospital and she marches one of them to A&E for an X-Ray and offers the other some stronger pain relief and an even stronger warning to be careful. Emotional and desperate for help, Gail has been waiting for a knee replacement for eight years. After 21 injections she still has fluid on her knee and is in a lot of pain. Dr Rizwan Rafi's diagnoses osteoarthritis and offers more effective pain relief. Amy's family accompany her to the clinic to discuss her intramuscular tumour after her MRI scan uncovered a benign lump. Dr Chris Ferdinand offers advice and discusses help for Amy's pain management. Dr Aireen Abdul-Razak sees 28-year-old Jessica who suffers from lymphocytes colitis which causes chronic inflammation in the colon, tummy cramps and regular toilet trips. It's holding her back from enjoying her day-to-day life, and Dr Abdul-Razak is keen to help find a solution so she can start going out and not worry where the closest toilet is. Carol comes in with her daughter to the surgery about a painful spleen. Dr Devin Gray is concerned about her dramatic weight loss and is keen to investigate her symptoms further with a referral to the hospital for further tests. And Dr Chris Ferdinand offers relief by way of a steroid injection to Ann Marie for her ongoing trigger finger which she has been suffering with for the last 14 years.

From Peterborough, after returning from pilgrimage, Mohammed has pain in his leg. Debbie Harris needs to rule out a blood clot or deep vein thrombosis, which could be life-threatening.

Mohammed is back about his swollen leg, which now makes walking difficult.

In Peterborough, Richard, who has cracked a rib or two, comes in to see Dr David Ward.

Advanced nurse practitioner Debbie makes an urgent referral for a patient to see a dermatologist when she comes in with a new itchy patch of skin on her leg. Elsewhere, a woman who has a chronic heart condition called hypertropic cardiomyopathy is concerned because she is having difficulty catching her breath.

Anita's suffering from dizzy spells, and Sarah is feverish with a racing heart.

Edwardo has problems with his ear. Michael suffers ongoing pain in his side.

Patient Colin has a sore scrotum and is worried he's found a lump.

Brian, a retired firefighter comes in to see Dr Amanda Ramshaw with concerns about his prostate, and Angela visits the clinic for an appointment regarding her memory loss. Other patients include a woman struggling with digestion problems, and a man who visits Dr Chris Ferdinand to check on his arm as he recently had a patch of skin cancer removed.

A three-year-old is sent for urgent tests after antibiotics fail to help her, a woman is concerned about a mole on her toe, and a patient has to stand because of severe back pain.

Schoolgirl Ayesha needs treatment for a rash on her hands. Ryan has a painful lump in his throat. Benjamin talks to Dr Chris Harris about his anxiety and depression.

Farhan is struggling with a tight chest and feelings of suffocation in enclosed spaces.

A pensioner with an ongoing cough, and a widow determined to remain independent.

Dr Aireen Abdul-Razak is puzzled by her teenage patient, Omar, who has been suffering from migraines and dramatic fainting episodes. Richard's grandmother has recently been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy, and after experiencing chest palpitations himself, has come to be checked out. And later, Megan comes to get her whiplash checked out following a car accident.

In Bradford, a woman with a stomach bypass gets advice about abdominal pains, and a mum is concerned about a Strep A outbreak in schools and brings in her son about his chesty cough.

In Birmingham, a man who's been experiencing allergic reactions isn't sure what's triggering them, and an epilepsy sufferer is desperate to get his condition under control.

In Birmingham, Yassin has bald patches on his head and worries it's alopecia areata. Asim's face has started swelling, but there doesn't seem to be an allergic reaction.

Irene arrives at Hall Green Health, Birmingham, with a nasty foot infection. Farhan visits Dr Ward as he is struggling with a tight chest and feelings of suffocation in enclosed spaces.

We meet resilient and inspiring elderly patients, including a pensioner with an ongoing cough, and a widow determined to remain as independent as she can despite a number of ailments.

Bob consults Dr Sam Savage about severe symptoms of vertigo; teen Omar is suffering migraines and fainting episodes, Ann has an infected foot, and Megan has her whiplash checked out.

Bob visits Dr Sam Savage, concerned about his memory loss. A thorough test has surprising results. After an operation years ago, Winston still has infected wounds that haven't healed.

In Birmingham, a valued staff member is leaving after 42 years in the NHS. Meanwhile, patients in need of care include a man worried about persistent bleeding from his back passage.

In Chester, the mobile surgery opens its doors to help an autistic patient with extreme fatigue, an elderly gent with an infected tongue, and a suspected case of scabies.

Dr Taylor investigates an overnight A&E patient's lack of symptoms from a kidney infection, despite the confirmation that this diagnosis is correct. Dr Savage examines Charlotte who has a painful swollen arm, while Deborah talks to Dr Gilbert-Kawai, explaining how a moment of sleep paralysis aggravated an already painful arm.

At the mobile surgery in Chester, Dr Devin Gray sends Scott for an ECG, suspecting he has a condition called Atrial fibrillation, which could lead to a stroke. Dr Chris Ferdinand reassures Lorraine that a numb patch on her leg is most likely down to her psoriasis, which he thinks he can help get under better control. Patient Ian is suffering pain down below, which Dr Claire Taylor thinks may be the result of poorly managed diabetes.