Wellness support services in Beckenham

“I was lucky enough to discover Louisa earlier in the year and have become a regular customer. She always gives me a super,easy to manage cut. She is very personable and friendly,as are all the staff.A great little salon! Sandra Browne”

“These people are brilliant!! I got into the practice where they greeted me with the warmest of welcomes by the reception team and signed in. I then was asked into the surgery room and put at ease by Dr. Maria and her nurse.I was in and out in no time which was great! 5 stars for them!!”

“Always exceptional care and attention to patients by all the staff, especially Tom. They go over and above to fit in emergency treatment.”

“I did Boxing PT session with Nathan and it was so enjoyable. He's very good, skilled and I honestly progressed so much in a small amount of time. Thank you! Looking forward to more sessions soon!”

“I have been using this pharmacy for over 20 years and have never had a serious problem. Occasionally there are delays in getting the prescription back from the doctors, but they have always been ready to give me an emergency supply if needed”

“After running around london all weekend trying to find a sexual health clinic. Visiting here made me feel so well looked after. We emailed them on the Sunday and got a reply the morning of the monday and a same day appointment. All of the staff were very kind and efficient. I especially wanted to thank Pippa for her lovely service, she explained in detail the copper coil procedure and made me feel super safe all throughout. I had full confidence in her and the procedure was short and fairly painless. I am very grateful! Thank you so much!!”

“I’ve had a surgery at Sloane Hospital. What a great care I’ve received. I was operated by Dr Hanek- such a professional. When entering the hospital the receptionist was excellent . When in the hospital I was looked after Mary B, really lovely nurse who put me at ease and gave opportunities to ask questions. Another two nurses: Sisi and Eva were excellent. I arrived home with a nice memories after quite a procedure. If you are thinking of getting anything done that requires professionalism, go to Sloane Hospital.”

“Over the course of many years we took our cats here to be treated, always had great availability for emergency’s and whenever you would call the lovely ladies on reception give some great advice while you wait for your appointment etc. the whole team are so lovely welcoming & friendly. We recently had to say goodbye to one of our cats and the team were just amazing In making us feel relaxed and comfort we were doing the right thing. The lovely receptionist even asked the delivery man outside could he be as quiet as he can because our elderly cat was just inside the door waiting for her appointment. So affordable will definitely bring all pets here ! Thanks team x”

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I had an amazing experience at Eat Well Restaurant in Beckenham! I tried the chicken wrap, and it was absolutely delicious. The Levant grilled and marinated chicken was tender and packed with flavor, perfectly complemented by the fresh coleslaw, crisp lettuce, and a sweet yet spicy honey sriracha sauce. The homemade chips were crispy and seasoned to perfection, and the salad with balsamic vinegar added a refreshing balance to the meal. I also appreciated the dips being served separately, which allowed me to customize each bite. A truly satisfying meal—I will definitely be back!”

“I starting using this pharmacy under a year ago and have been so impressed by them. They are so professional, always go that extra mile to help with enquiries and are extremely friendly. I have never had an issues with obtaining the medication I’ve been prescribed, and if I’ve every needed them to follow up on anything for me, they’ve always complied with success. Cannot recommend them enough…”

“Our daughter had a great time at the half term camp. She did the half days for younger kids. She told us she loved it. The coach Marc was good with the kids and helping them develop their skills and confidence. A really well run programme.”

“Beverley is fantastic, very knowledgeable, approachable and has an incredibly friendly manner. Would recommend.”

“Staff are very pleasant and professional. My medication hadn’t been delivered and the staff asked to take my blood pressure to make sure I was okay, as they had to re-order. The pharmacy was clean and tidy, also.”

“Potential Problems When Reducing and Discontinuing Neuroleptics Note: The following two sections are an excerpt translated by Markus Kaufmann (member of the expert committee) from Breggin 2013 (pp. 119 ff.). Dr. Peter Breggin is an American psychiatrist with extensive experience in reducing and discontinuing psychotropic medications. There is currently very little literature on this topic, particularly regarding the criteria for distinguishing between discontinuation symptoms and symptoms of the underlying psychiatric illness. "Any psychotropic drug can produce withdrawal or discontinuation symptoms. This occurs partly because the brain adapts to the psychotropic drug and is left in an abnormally compensated state when the dose of a medication is reduced or the medication is discontinued." ``` The following symptoms may occur when reducing and discontinuing neuroleptics: 1. Psychotic symptoms may occur during reduction and discontinuation as a result of changes in brain metabolism. They cannot always be reliably distinguished from the original psychotic disorder. They usually develop within days of the reduction and generally improve after 2–3 weeks. 2. Emotional lability or instability (such as anxiety, restlessness, paranoid reactions, depression, irritability, aggression, and increased energy). These also usually develop within days or weeks after reducing or discontinuing the medication. 3. Sleep disturbances can be distressing and contribute to instability. 4. Movement disorders (such as muscle stiffness, tremors, involuntary movements of the face, lips, jaw, tongue, arms, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, knees, toes, neck, shoulders, hips, restlessness) can, in rare cases, be pronounced and associated with restlessness and anxiety. 5. Cognitive impairments such as difficulty concentrating, attention deficit, forgetfulness, and distractibility. 6. Gastrointestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and abdominal pain. 7. Other physical symptoms such as flu-like symptoms including malaise, sweating, muscle cramps, paresthesia, rapid heartbeat, increased pain sensitivity, headaches, dizziness, and high blood pressure. The extent of these symptoms is significantly influenced by the size of the reduction step. Therefore, it is crucial to proceed slowly and with small reduction steps. Psychotropic medications are far, far more dangerous than the doctors who prescribe them would ever admit. I firmly believe that most people would never use psychotropic medications if they knew how dangerous they are, and I also believe that most doctors would stop prescribing them if they had any idea how dangerous they are. In 2003, the FDA added a warning about the increased risk of stroke to the U.S. prescribing information for risperidone. The same warning followed in 2004 for olanzapine and in 2005 for aripiprazole. Mood stabilizers are anticonvulsants that do not stabilize mood, but suppress emotional responses by sedating and calming people. Psychiatrists have never precisely defined this term. It's no surprise that doctors believe anticonvulsants work for mania, since anything that sedates people helps with mania. All information is provided without guarantee. This is simply meant to be constructive criticism that might help someone.”