# The 5 things you need to do at your next GP appointment by TV’s Dr Nighat Arif

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Podcast: [Postcards From Midlife](https://stenobird.com/podcast/postcards-from-midlife-103003)
Published: 2026-03-29T00:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Trish & Lorraine welcome back GP extraordinaire & women’s health expert Dr Nighat Arif to talk about her new book The Complete Guide to Family Health: The One Stop Healthcare Guide No Home Should Be Without. From the midlife health checks every woman should ask for to protecting the mental health of your teen Dr Arif answers all our most asked family health questions. She also shares a helpful 5 point plan for getting the very best care from the NHS & why you should always trust your instincts about yours or a loved ones health. (Join our Facebook Group to win a copy of Dr Nighat’s book - details below) Plus: the TV shows we’re loving right now & why a rummage in your handbag is the ultimate friendship test! Contact: hello@postcardsfrommidlife.com Instagram: @postcardsfrommidlife Join our private Facebook Group here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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