Season 3
Episodes · 49
The observational documentary returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Balham Park Surgery in London, who have over 18,000 patients on their books. Dr Sara Kayat must treat a patient who is experiencing a full-blown panic attack, while …
The effects of substance abuse are clear when Dr Eleanor Beecraft is forced to call an ambulance for a patient who may have taken a drugs overdose. Elsewhere, another doctor must convince a depressed man with a marijuana habit that life is still worth living, …
Dr Watson tries to break a vicious circle as her patient tries to self-medicate depression with alcohol. Dr Pearce issues an urgent warning to a patient whose liver is showing the strain of coping with 25 pints a week. Dr Kayat treats an unusual case of 'swimm…
This episode, the subject of bereavement takes centre stage. Dr Watson offers 'talking therapy' to a young lady who recently lost her mother and Dr Bower treats a depressed gentleman who has been plagued by suicidal thoughts since his mother's death.
Observational reality series filmed inside the consulting rooms at the Balham Park Surgery, a busy NHS practice in south-west London. Dr Beecraft sends a patient to A&E with what could be a potentially life-threatening blood clot, and Dr Glynne refers a woman …
Two recently treated patients return seeking more urgent help from the hard-pressed doctors. Despite her back surgery, mother-of-two Lisa is still in chronic pain. Cyber bullying left Aaron depressed and suicidal and despite his treatment he is still in a high…
A gentleman needs regular medication for epilepsy, but is unwilling to break Ramadan fast to swallow the tablets and another man with chronic airways disease flatly refuses to quit smoking.
The victim of a road traffic accident staggers into the surgery intent on getting a doctor's letter, oblivious to the possibility that he has a broken neck, and Dr Heather Watson's patient Ash has been bitten by a mysterious insect whilst camping, but it trans…
Two very different patients come in to consult the doctors about their pregnancy - a young couple wanting confirmation that they really are expecting their first baby, and a woman with a history of postnatal depression worried about slipping back into a depres…
The doctors and staff of the Balham Park Surgery in London have more than 18,000 patients on their books, with problems ranging from sore throats to suicidal thoughts. But with GP surgeries receiving less than 10% of the total NHS budget while handling some 90…
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 m…
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.
Dr William Laird tries to help a patient suffering from chronic vertigo, twisting their head in an attempt to shift the debris inside the ear that is causing the problem. Meanwhile, Dr Shah gets busy with a tuning fork, pressing against a patient's skull to as…
Nurse Sarah Moloney tends to Elliot, who required stitches after being stabbed in the head, and has come to Balham Park Surgery to have them removed. Meanwhile, Dr Claire Taylor sings the praises of Amanda, who recently donated one of her kidneys to her sister…
Two patients arrive with problems associated with mountain climbing. One is planning to play a rugby match on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro
Shilts sheds some light on a woman with self-image issues
Dr Chris Pearce meets an anxious vicar who is concerned that a bloodshot eye will prevent him leading a funeral the next day
The doctors at Balham Park Surgery deal with patients requiring emergency hospital treatment, including a 29-year-old man complaining about pins and needles in his hands and feet. Dr Patrick Bower suspects a rare and deadly disease that attacks the central ner…
Despite receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, Dr Eleanor Beecraft's cancer patient Kevin is determined to remain positive. He has bought a narrowboat and set up a fundraising scheme to help other sufferers. Meanwhile, Dr Chris Pearce treats a bereaved woman, …
Cameras return to Balham Park Surgery, with the GPs trying to help patients who pose a danger to themselves. Long-term patient Allan, who has a number of long-standing health conditions, arrives in Dr Sian Morris's consultation room, claiming that his weight l…
Dr Beecraft has to assess whether or not a bipolar patient is safe to take a long-haul flight.
Dr Morris treats patients who are wracked with anxiety.
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.
Dr Claire Taylor is consulted by a partially sighted woman, Gohar, whose eyes were severely damaged by a chemical burn when she was a child. She is beginning to suffer from extreme pain in her one functioning eye, and fears it may be shutting down, leaving her…
Dr Patrick Bower is consulted by a patient whose occasional binge drinking sessions are potentially putting his health at risk. Meanwhile, Dr Sarah Kayat helps a recovering alcoholic who is claiming to hear voices in his head, and she must try to get him seen …
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...
Dr Sara Kayat meets Daya, a young man who has been experiencing trouble with his feet for the past four years. He has what appears to be a fungal infection under his toenails, so Dr Sara takes some clippings to send off for analysis. Her next patient is Anna, …
Dr Chris Peace diagnoses a fitness fanatic with a fungal infection after she notices an unusual red patch on her leg has spread to her thighs. Meanwhile, Dr Marietta Swanne suspects an elderly patient's own livid breakout could be caused by cellulitis. Across …
A patient with neuropathy consults Dr Clare MacMichael, but their constipation and weight loss gives the GP cause for concern. Meanwhile, Dr Chris Pearce is on hand with diet advice for Leslie, who is desperate to do something about his ongoing stomach pains, …
A carer looks after her 100-year old mother with dementia.
The doctors treat patients with sports-related injuries.
The doctors of Balham Park Surgery treat accident victims.
The doctors treat patients with heart concerns.
The doctors take medical students under their wing.
The doctors treat patients in search of pain relief.
A rugby player comes in with a toenail hanging by a thread.
The doctors treat patients surprised by sudden injury.
John fears that his drooping eyelids may indicate a stroke.
Special edition revisiting memorable patient consultations from past series. A man explains why he decided to undergo risky major heart surgery, while an elderly woman has words of encouragement for those struggling to regain their confidence and independence …
A man tells the inspirational story of his successful battle with bladder cancer, while a woman describes how she conquered an eating disorder, after she became caught in a cycle of binging and purging. Meanwhile, a long-term patient remains upbeat about life,…
Toni explains how her life is now back on track after suffering from chronic depression, and Sammy talks about how his mental health condition appears to have stabilised. Meanwhile, two regular patients discuss their relationship, and husband and wife Charles …
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 reca…
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…
Kayla talks about her unconventional life with her partner Kevin, who recently died of lung cancer. After receiving news that his condition was terminal, the couple bought a narrowboat and set up a cancer charity to provide day trips for terminal cancer suffer…