About

Hello, I’m Tabitha, and welcome to Behind the Clinic Door.

I’m a Partner at Southend Coastal Surgeries. Throughout my career in primary care, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside dedicated healthcare professionals to deliver high-quality care and improve the health and wellbeing of our local community.

I created Behind the Clinic Door because I believe healthcare should be easier to understand. Every day, I see how overwhelming medical information, NHS services, and health advice can be, and I’m passionate about helping people feel more informed and confident about their healthcare.

This blog is a place where I’ll share evidence-based information, raise awareness of important health topics, explain how primary care works, and offer insights into the realities of modern general practice. My aim is to break down complex healthcare issues into clear, practical information that empowers patients and encourages open conversations about health.

Everything I share is written from my own professional experience and informed by current best practice. Patient confidentiality will always be respected, and any examples shared will be anonymised or fictionalised to protect privacy.

Please note that this is my personal blog. The views expressed here are my own and do not necessarily represent those of Southend Coastal Surgeries, or the NHS.

Thank you for visiting Behind the Clinic Door. Whether you’re a patient, healthcare professional, or simply someone interested in learning more about health and primary care, I hope you’ll find this a trusted source of information, insight, and thoughtful discussion.