GPs: Behind Closed Doors — Season 8

Aired 3 January 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 10 January 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 17 January 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 24 January 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 31 January 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 7 February 2023 • 45 min

A patient is delighted with the treatment for her painful ear, a 12-year-old needs her dizziness and heart palpitations looked into, and mental health nurse Suzie must help resolve Diego's tension headaches.

Aired 14 February 2023 • 45 min

Dr Amir Khan meets James as he explains his heart failure diagnosis and two previous heart attacks. Meanwhile, Dr Claire Taylor meets Cheryl and examines her problems with digestion.

Aired 21 February 2023 • 45 min

Patients attending the mobile surgery include a man suffering multiple nosebleeds, an unfortunate case of long Covid, and someone who wants to open up about their low mood and loneliness.

Aired 28 February 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 7 March 2023 • 45 min

Dr Zareena Hyder is concerned about a patient who's lost two stone in six weeks, and is keen to rule out cancer. Plus, balancing pain medication, and an alarming asthma flare-up.

Aired 14 March 2023 • 45 min

Dr Chris Ferdinand administers a steroid injection, but patient Martyn passes out.

Aired 21 March 2023 • 45 min

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

Aired 28 March 2023 • 45 min

In Birmingham, Jane is fed up with a painful rash on her scalp. Myfanwy has concerns that her mum may have sepsis after a procedure, and Jean discusses her mental health

Aired 4 April 2023 • 45 min

A pair of cyclist brothers receive support after being knocked off their bikes by a van.

Aired 11 April 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 18 April 2023 • 45 min

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

Aired 25 April 2023 • 45 min

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

Aired 16 May 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 8 August 2023 • 45 min

In Peterborough the surgery is visited by patients including Anita who's suffering from dizzy spells, Sarah who's feverish with a racing heart, and Clare, who's worried about her finger.

Aired 15 August 2023 • 45 min

Edwardo visits the mobile surgery in Peterborough about his ear; Michael suffers ongoing pain in his side; and new mum Jazmine worries about her postpartum bleeding and clots.

Aired 22 August 2023 • 45 min

Emma comes in complaining of chronic pain in her spine and leg, Colin has a sore scrotum and is worried he's found a lump, and gravedigger Neil's hernia is causing him discomfort.

Aired 29 August 2023 • 45 min

Brian visits with concerns about his prostate, Angela comes in about her memory loss, fearing she could be suffering from dementia, and Sunita is struggling with digestion problems.

Aired 5 September 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 12 September 2023 • 45 min

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

Aired 21 November 2023 • 45 min

Jitka visits the surgery with excruciating back pain. Desperate for relief, she's taken some tramadol given to her by a friend - a dangerous thing to do.

Aired 28 November 2023 • 45 min

At Bradford's Ridge Medical Practice, baby Imaan is suffering severe nappy rash, Aris has been leaking yellow fluid from a cyst in his armpit, and Gemma has a worrying tongue ulcer.

Aired 5 December 2023 • 45 min

Marguerite is baffled by ongoing nausea that won't shift, Bilal is curious about the patches of raised skin beneath his eyes, and Saif has injured a foot after a friend fell on it.

Aired 12 December 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 19 December 2023 • 45 min

The mobile surgery is at Hall Green Health 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.

Aired 20 December 2023 • 45 min

In Birmingham, Yassin has bald patches on his head and he's worried it's alopecia areata. Asim's face has started swelling, but there doesn't seem to be an allergic reaction. Also, hairdresser Leanne looks for help to tackle her weight issues.

Aired 19 September 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 26 September 2023 • 45 min

This week we meet resilient, inspiring elderly patients, including a pensioner with an ongoing cough, and a widow determined to remain as independent as she can despite her ailments.

Aired 3 October 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 17 October 2023 • 45 min

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.

Aired 9 January 2024 • 45 min

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.

Aired 16 January 2024 • 45 min

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

Aired 23 January 2024 • 45 min

Dr Taylor begins her day with Rebecca who has been in A&E overnight with a kidney infection. Dr Savage meets Charlotte who has a painful and swollen arm. Deborah chats to Dr Gilbert-Kawall about how sleep paralysis that caused her more pain.

Aired 30 January 2024 • 45 min

Scott's palpitations could be atrial filrillation, so he's sent for an urgent ECG. Ian has pain down below, connected to his diabetes. Irene gets support about her dementia concerns.

Aired 6 February 2024 • 45 min

Schoolgirl Lily visits Dr Devin Gray. Her mum is concerned she could have glandular fever. Meanwhile, Dr Tom Pelly meets Morteza who has a condition known as spinal stenosis and his back pain is getting worse.

Aired 13 February 2024 • 45 min

Excess phlegm needs investigating with an x-ray, there's a case of suspected appendicitis, a bad back, consistent pins and needles and some unhappy news for a man with diabetes in his family.