Specialist Medical Clinic

30/07/2025

📢 Altruist Sunscreen Special Offer 📢

☑️ 1 Litre Bottle of SPF 30 WAS £25 NOW £18.00
☑️ 1 Litre Bottle of SPF 50 WAS £35 NOW £22.00

Pick up your bottle at reception while stocks last. We’re open from 9am to 7pm Monday to Friday.

29/07/2025

Preventative care is key to our philosophy at the Specialist Medical Clinic. At the heart of this are our WellPerson Checks and Clinics, offering preventative care and peace of mind for the whole family. Our WellChild, WellMan and WellWoman Screenings and Check-Ups are the best way to ensure you and your whole family are well and that any issues are caught early.

Find out more about the screenings we offer on our website, or contact us to book an appointment by calling +350 200 49999, emailing info@smg.gi, or sending us a message here on Facebook.

What health screenings should you have and how often? We all know that when we’re feeling sick, we need to go to the doctor. But increasingly we’re being encouraged to...

28/07/2025

Summer holidays can be a lot of fun, but they can also be lonely and isolating for children and young people struggling with mental health issues. It is vital to ensure positive mental health and stay on top of it, even when you are at home during the summer holidays. Blue Mental Health Support have put together a list of tips of how to manage your mental health whilst at home during the holidays.

If you feel that you need more support, please reach out to our mental health team, or contact GibSams.

Discover five practical tips to ensure positive mental health for children and young people during the summer holidays. Learn how outdoor activities, routine maintenance, social connections, and embracing change can contribute to mental well-being.

25/07/2025

The Summer Nights Event Schedule at Ocean Village Gibraltar is continuing tomorrow, with a variety show from 8pm. Including music, comedy and more, it looks like a great event.

Saturday 26th July from 8pm til Late

24/07/2025

On International Self-Care Day, here are some tips from our Consultant Clinical Psychologist Louise Barber on the acts of self-care that we can do to help boost mental health.

1. 𝗘𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 - Evidence shows being active is good for you physically and promotes mental wellbeing.

2. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘄 - Getting out of your comfort zone might feel a bit scary but can reap rewards and improve self-esteem and confidence.

3. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲 - As humans we are social creatures we need social contact to feel happy, so arrange to meet someone for a coffee, or join a club and make new friends.

4. 𝗧𝗿𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 - There are lots of grounding techniques and meditations online that help to promote being more aware of staying in the present, which are very powerful.

5. 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘅 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳𝗳 - Find your calm in whatever format that takes for you. Maybe try relaxation or self-hypnosis. There are so many options online, or on free or low-cost apps.

We hope these have inspired you. If you still want more, here’s a great article from Good Housekeeping with 50 ideas!

Experts swear by these ways to take care of yourself.

23/07/2025

We’d like to extend a warm welcome to our new Counselling Psychologist Dr. Sharon Hillson, who has joined our Mental Health team.

She has nearly 10 years of experience and takes a holistic approach, working with the individual to empower their recovery journey and alleviate distress.

She is now available to support patients with a range of mental health difficulties.

Please contact our patient care coordinators to find out more about how she could support you, by calling (+350) 200 49999.

22/07/2025

On World Brain Day, we’re shining a light on our fantastic neurologist Nicolas Cano, who is here to support patients dealing with issues related to the brain and peripheral nerves. This can include anything from headaches and migraines, to stroke and epilepsy, and much more.

Dr Cano is available on a fortnightly basis to diagnose, treat and help you manage issues related to the brain and nervous system. His next clinic is on the 30th of July. Call us on (+350) 200 49999 to make an appointment.

Neurology is the treatment and management of the nervous system and disorders of this complex part of the body. Components of a neurological examination include assessment of the patient's cognitive function, cranial nerves,...

21/07/2025

Feeling under the weather? No need to wait to see the Doctor!

Where possible, for most routine problems, we will offer you an appointment within one working day. We endeavour to accommodate urgent requests on the same day. Call us on (+350) 200 49999 to make an appointment and check availability.

20/07/2025

Happy International Friendship Day!

Did you know that friends are good for your health?

Having a close circle of friends can decrease your risk of health problems like diabetes, heart attack, and stroke.

Another great reason to celebrate today.

Friendships are important for mental health in many ways. Good friends can support you in tough times, help you beat stress, make you healthier, and more.

18/07/2025

The Gynaecology Service at the Specialist Medical Clinic is provided by Dr. Rebecca Tidswell and Dr. Mamdough Guirguis, two highly experienced gynaecologists. They are also supported by our GP Aga Biel, who specialises in Women’s Health, including important annual smear tests.

We offer a wide range of services including routine screening, reproductive health support, menopause management and dealing with problems such as painful periods, pelvic pain and bleeding after the menopause.

Find out more about the service on our website, or contact us to make an appointment.

Gynaecology is a medical speciality that focuses on the health and well-being of the female reproductive system, including the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, cervix, and va**na. This field of medicine deals with the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of various conditions and diseases that affe...

17/07/2025

🦴 Osteoporosis is a common issue, particularly for women

🦴 In fact, half of women over the age of 50 are expected to break a bone because of osteoporosis.

⬇️ As this The Telegraph article shows, it’s often undiagnosed until bone density is so low, that broken bones occur and the preventative treatments available aren’t effective.

🦴 The article explains that “𝘉𝘳𝘰𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘯’𝘵 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢 𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘜𝘒 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘭𝘵 𝘩𝘰𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘦𝘥𝘴. 𝘜𝘯𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘶𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 – 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘠𝘰𝘶𝘎𝘰𝘷 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘤𝘩 𝘧𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝟧𝟤 𝘱𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘪𝘵.”

☑️ That’s where a Dexa bone density scan comes in!

☑️ A Bone Densitometry scan is available to all women as part of their preventative healthcare program.

📲 To book yours, make an appointment with one of our GPs to discuss osteoporosis and get a referral for a scan.

Broken hips kill as many women as breast cancer thanks to weakened bones, so why is no one testing those who are most at risk?

16/07/2025

Babies change and develop so much in their first year and there are developmental milestones to look at for, to make sure everything is progressing as it should be. This article has some key skills and abilities which babies will develop during the first year to use as a reference.

However, it’s important to remember that each baby develops at their own pace. It’s not a race and usually there’s nothing to worry about if your baby takes a little longer with some things.

If you have any concerns, book an appointment with Dr Amit Mirchandani. As part of the WellBaby Service, he monitors weight, length, and head circumference, checks developmental milestones, assess feeding and sleep patterns, and reviews immunisations.

The WellChild Service is held every Tuesday and Thursday at the Specialist Medical Clinic. Book your WellChild Consultation by calling +350 200 49999 or emailing info@smg.gi.

Information on the changes you can expect to see as your baby grows from 2 to 12 months old