Glebe Hill Family Practice

21/10/2026

🌞 Hobart Show Day 22/10/26

Our practices are closed today for Hobart Show Day.

We wish everyone a fantastic day and encourage you to stay cool, stay hydrated, and be sun smart in the warm weather.

Enjoy the holiday and stay safe! ☀️

19/10/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our Doctors' Achievements 🎉

We were delighted to see three of our doctors recognised at a local RACGP ceremony over the weekend.

Congratulations to Dr Declan Hilder from GHFP Nurture, and Dr Elif Stoneman and Dr Daniel Herbert from Glebe Hill Family Practice, who were celebrated as they progress through their RACGP Fellowship journey.

Pictured alongside the three doctors is long-standing RACGP Fellow Dr David Knowles, making for a wonderful photo that reflects the dedication, mentorship, and community that underpin general practice.

Achieving RACGP Fellowship represents years of hard work, learning, and commitment to providing high-quality care to patients and their communities. We are incredibly proud of what Declan, Elif, and Daniel have accomplished and look forward to seeing them continue to thrive in their careers as Specialist General Practitioners.

And a special congratulations to Dr Rebecca Kelly, recently named Tasmania's Registrar of the Year 2026, on her outstanding achievement. 🌟

Please join us in congratulating them on this important milestone. 👏🎓

16/10/2026

💜 World Menopause Day 💜

Sunday 18 October 2026 is World Menopause Day.

Menopause is a natural stage of life, but that doesn't mean you have to navigate it alone.

Perimenopause often begins in your 40s, although it can start earlier or later, and symptoms affect everyone differently. Support, information and treatment options are available to help manage symptoms and maintain wellbeing.

If you have questions about menopause or perimenopause, speak with your GP. We have a 30 minute Women's Health appointment that you can book online at either GHFP Nurture or Glebe Hill Family Practice 💜

For trusted information and resources, visit: 🔗 https://www.health.gov.au/perimenopause
https://www.jeanhailes.org.au/health-topics/menopause

15/10/2026

☀️ As the weather warms up, it's a good reminder that sun safety matters.

Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world, and overexposure to UV radiation remains the greatest risk factor.

Australian studies have improved our understanding of the relationship between sunscreen and vitamin D. The good news? Most Australians can maintain healthy vitamin D levels through regular incidental sun exposure while still practising good sun protection.

Healthy skin and healthy vitamin D levels can go hand in hand. The key message:
🧴 Protect your skin from UV damage
☀️ Get sensible incidental sun exposure
👩‍⚕️ Talk with your GP if you're concerned about vitamin D deficiency

To protect your skin:
✅ Check the UV Index
✅ When UV is 3 or above, use all five forms of sun protection:
• Slip on protective clothing
• Slop on broad-spectrum, water-resistant SPF50+ sunscreen
• Slap on a broad-rimmed hat
• Seek shade
• Slide on sunglasses

14/10/2026

Welcome to our Reception Team Brianna!

GHFP warmly welcomes Brianna to our growing reception team!

Brianna started with GHFP this week after relocating to Tasmania from Sydney. She looks forward to getting to know everyone and excited to start this new chapter in her life.

Brianna is a mother to a gorgeous little girl, and outside of work loves spending time with her family, exploring everything Tasmania has to offer, particularly the beach. Brianna loves beauty, fashion, interior decorating, and always up for a little adventure.

13/10/2026

⚠️ Hidden Vitamin B6: Could Your Supplements Be Adding Up?

Many people don't realise that vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) is found in a wide range of over-the-counter supplements, not just B-complex vitamins. It is commonly added to multivitamins, magnesium supplements, zinc supplements, "anti-stress" formulas, energy drinks and other wellness products.

In pregnancy, vitamin B6 is often used to help manage nausea and vomiting, with commonly recommended doses of 25-50 mg per day. Pregnancy also increases the body's requirement for vitamin B6. However, more is not always better.

🚩 The concern is that people may unknowingly take vitamin B6 from multiple sources, causing their total daily intake to add up quickly.

Vitamin B6 may be found in:
✅ Multivitamins
✅ B-complex and stress-support supplements
✅ Some magnesium products
✅ Some zinc products
✅ Energy drinks
✅ Pre-workout and fitness supplements

Why does it matter?
Excessive vitamin B6 intake can cause peripheral neuropathy, a type of nerve damage that can result in:
• Tingling in the hands or feet
• Burning sensations
• Numbness
• Muscle weakness

In some cases, the effects can be severe and may be long-lasting or irreversible. The risk is greatest when people take high-dose B6 supplements or multiple products containing B6.

What should you do?
✔️ Check the ingredient list of all supplements, energy drinks and workout products you're using.
✔️ Remember that vitamin B6 may also be listed as pyridoxine, pyridoxal or pyridoxamine.
✔️ Be cautious when taking multiple supplements together.
✔️ If you experience tingling, burning or numbness, seek medical advice promptly.

If you're taking supplements and would like to make sure you're not inadvertently putting yourself at risk of harm, consider asking your GP for a referral to our Primary Care Pharmacist, Michael Connolly, for a comprehensive medication and supplement review.

A medication review can help identify:
✅ Excessive vitamin or mineral intake
✅ Duplicate ingredients across different products
✅ Potential interactions between medicines and supplements
✅ Opportunities to simplify your supplement regimen

Your supplements should support your health, not accidentally cause problems.

Did you know taking too much vitamin B6 can cause serious side effe...

12/10/2026

Express Care Clinics

We're making it easier for patients to access timely care when they need it most.

On 17 October, we will hold our last Saturday Clinics, and from Monday 19 October we will introduce new Express Care Clinic appointments available on weekdays.

✅ What are Express Care Clinics? Express Care appointments are for existing patients only and designed for simple, same-day health concerns, such as medical certificates, referrals, prescriptions, and simple health problems

✅ How to book
• Express Care appointments are booked on-the-day
• Phone or Video Express Care Clinic appointments available online
• If a face-to-face appointment is required, please call the practice

By shifting same-day care to weekdays, we're increasing access to convenient, timely support and helping ensure care is available where it's needed most.

Thank you for ongoing support as we continue to improve the way we care for our community. 💙

🌐Learn more at ghfp.com.au > Services > Express Care Clinics

01/10/2026

With a few of our GPs away, we won’t be open this Saturday. Sorry for the inconvenience, and thanks for your understanding.

01/10/2026

Welcome to our Reception team Erin

We're delighted to welcome Erin as the newest member of our reception team at Glebe Hill Family Practice and GHFP Nurture.

Erin moved to Tasmania from Brisbane in 2025 and has a professional background in customer service and health administration. In her spare time Erin enjoys gardening, making soap, hiking and exploring Tasmania with her family.

28/09/2026

If you have diabetes, registering with the National Diabetes Services Scheme (NDSS) is free and can provide valuable support to help you manage your health. The NDSS offers lifelong access to a range of benefits, including subsidised diabetes products, expert advice, education programs, and trusted health information.

✅ Access subsidised diabetes supplies
✅ Receive support from diabetes educators and other health professionals
✅ Use the NDSS Helpline for expert advice
✅ Access online learning, programs and events
✅ Stay informed with reliable diabetes resources

Registration is simple. If you've been diagnosed with diabetes, ensure you come in for regular Diabetes Reviews, and speak with your Practice Nurse or GP about the NDSS at your next appointment and we can help you register.

Learn more: https://www.ndss.com.au/about-the-ndss/registration/