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Vitamin D: 5 Healthy foods rich in vitamin D
Vitamin D is an essential nutrient that is required by the body for several functions to run appropriately. Appreciation for...
Cortisol: 7 ways the ‘stress hormone’ keeps you healthy
Cortisol plays various essential roles in keeping bodily functions healthy, however, too much or too little can be harmful. Cortisol...
Fast food: The 5 missing essential nutrients no one talks about
A diet heavy in fast food can result in your body lacking in several essential nutrients; the trick is to...
Training and vitamins: 5 essential vitamins for exercising regularly
When we are training regularly, it is vital that we pay extra attention to what we eat and ensure that...
Inflammation: 6 Vitamins that fight inflammation
While inflammation is a natural response of the human body, sustained inflammation can cause more harm than good. Whenever you...
Anxiety: 5 Natural ways to manage anxiety and stress
Anxiety and stress are part and parcel of modern life, so it is more important than ever to keep both...
Immune system: 5 proven ways to boost your immunity
Keeping your immune system in top shape is essential for healthy living. Here, we share a few tips to help...
5 easy steps to a healthy heart
A healthy heart reduces serious disease risk and contributes to your overall wellbeing; here are things to do for your...
Vegan diet: Essential nutrients you may be missing
A vegan diet offers a considerable number of health benefits, but even the most well-planned plant-based diet misses a few...
Why vitamin D is essential for muscle recovery
Vitamin D is essential for numerous functions of the body; however, it is especially important for people who exercise or...
Why Vitamin B12 is essential and 10 excellent sources
A quick look at why your body needs vitamin B12 and the food sources that naturally contain this essential micronutrient....
The gut-brain axis: explained
Learn about the gut-brain axis and why it is important to keep your stomach healthy for your brain to keep...
Thyroid disorders: Symptoms to watch out for
Whether you have an underactive or overactive thyroid, you will experience symptoms, some of which are obvious and a few...
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS): symptoms, fertility, and health risks
Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is an especially common cause of infertility in women; find out what it is and...
5 easy ways to lower your cholesterol
High cholesterol is a major health concern; read on to find out why and how you can lower your cholesterol...
14 common vitamin D deficiency symptoms
Vitamin D deficiency is an alarmingly widespread condition in the UK, with 1 out of 6 adults surveyed having low...
When should I take a COVID test?
With new Covid symptoms added to the official guidance and free tests scrapped; is taking a COVID test no longer...
Are you in danger of catching Covid a second time?
A recent resurgence of Covid cases in the UK sees many previously recovered individuals get infected again. As England is...
What are the new Covid symptoms?
The UKHSA has updated the official guidance to add nine new Covid symptoms to the already existing list of indicators....
Covid Recovery Certificate: 65 Countries you can easily visit
Several countries around the world accept a Covid recovery certificate in place of a fully vaccinated status from travellers. When...
All Covid travel rules ending in the UK
While there has been a gradual easing of the Covid travel rules in the UK over the past months, the...
Free Covid tests are ending in England
As part of the government’s ‘living with Covid’ plan, free Covid tests will soon be made unavailable for nearly everyone...
England’s new plan for ‘living with Covid’
England’s new ‘living with Covid’ plan involves ending mandatory self-isolation requirements along with other restrictions. The government has introduced a...
Rapid Covid test before flying from the UK
You can now receive your Fit to Fly certificate instantly when you take a Covid test before flying from the...
Fit to Fly PCR Tests made easy
If you are about to embark on a trip abroad and your destination country requires pre-travel PCR tests, we have...
Countries that accept only Fit to Fly PCR tests from travellers
Fit to Fly PCR tests had become a household concept with the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic; many countries still...
What does a faint line on lateral flow tests mean?
A second line on a lateral flow test means you have tested positive for Covid, but is it still the...
Covid-19: Relaxed new rules to replace the Plan B in England
The government's Plan B restrictions are set to cease and the guidelines to revert to a set of less stringent...
Why buy lateral flow tests from VIVO Clinic?
When purchasing your lateral flow tests for travel, it is only natural that you want the best product or service...
How do Day 2 lateral flow tests work?
VIVO Clinic offers a range of COVID-19 travel tests, including cheap Day 2 lateral flow tests. Here is everything you...
COVID-19 testing: The current rules
Since the emergence of the Omicron variant, testing for Covid-19 has seen some significant changes. Here are the current rules....
Can common cold offer defence against Covid?
A recent study suggests that the body’s natural defences against the common cold may also be able to help protect...
Covid: Positive antigen test results no longer require PCR test verification
Current guidance requires asymptomatic people with positive lateral flow tests to follow it up with a PCR test; this will...
Covid: Return of the Day 2 Lateral Flow Tests
After weeks of stricter travel policies, the authorization of Day 2 lateral flow tests is making a return from 9...
Omicron variant: What to do when infected
In the unfortunate event, you catch a COVID-19 infection, the following can help you and your loved ones. If you...
Omicron variant: How effective are the booster jabs?
In response to the rising number of Omicron cases, the UK government has taken urgent steps to facilitate everyone with...
Omicron variant: The current ‘work from home’ guidance in the UK
Among the several preventive measures introduced in response to the threat by the Omicron variant, the advice to work from...
What are the symptoms of an Omicron infection?
The symptoms of the Omicron variant are essentially the same as those of the previous variants but with slight differences....
Omicron variant: ‘Return to UK’ antigen tests
The latest revision to foreign travel rules sees the reintroduction of ‘return to UK’ antigen tests and PCR tests. Effective...
Omicron Variant: The new rules and restrictions in England
With the arrival of the Omicron variant ahead of Christmas, the government has once again put new rules for safety...
Omicron variant: How worried should we be?
The government has already taken steps to ensure that the Omicron variant spread is contained. But how worrying is the...
Omicron Variant: Day 2 PCR tests, Quarantine, and the Red List
With the emergence of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19, many familiar travel restrictions have returned in full force. As...
Countries back on the government’s red list
Amid fears of a new COVID-19 variant in circulation, six countries were moved to the red list on 26 November....
Day 2 Antigen Test FAQs
Where should I submit my Day 2 antigen test result? Please submit your results to our secure web portal, accessed...
How to scan QR codes
If you’re submitting a result for a travel test, then you may be asked to scan a QR code. iPhone...
How to do a Day 2 Lateral Flow Test
Read about how to take your Day 2 lateral flow test and submit your results on our secure portal. Day...
Covid: Day 2 Antigen Tests
Fully vaccinated travellers coming to the UK from non-red list countries will be allowed to use Day 2 antigen tests...
Covid: How reliable are rapid antigen tests?
New studies have discovered that rapid antigen tests are more accurate than they were previously thought to be. As rapid...
Foreign Travel Update: Everything we know
The current traffic light system is being withdrawn for simpler foreign travel rules from 4 October. Keep an eye on...
Covid: What to do if you cannot afford hotel quarantine
Visiting a ‘red list’ country imposes expensive managed hotel quarantine; the UK government offers financial support to those who cannot...
The roles of antigens and antibodies
With Rapid Antigen tests (also referred to as Lateral Flow tests) being more widely distributed by the NHS of late,...
Can the NHS antigen tests be used for travel?
Rapid Antigen tests may be used in lieu of PCR tests for travel. However, there are certain circumstances that allow...
Covid: Travelling safely in the pandemic
As the world continues to suffer from Coronavirus without an imminent end in sight, it is time to adopt a...
Will the Covid winter plan extend free Rapid Antigen tests?
Access to the government’s free Rapid Antigen tests, which was to end by September initially, is being extended as part...
PCR tests or Lateral Flow tests: Which to take?
PCR tests and Lateral Flow tests are the two most widely recommended COVID-19 detection methods, but each has distinct purposes....
Covid: How to get the NHS rapid lateral flow tests?
The NHS is providing rapid lateral flow COVID-19 tests for regular testing. It is advised that anyone who is not...
Covid: Will the traffic light travel system be scrapped soon?
There are indications that the current traffic light travel rules may be abandoned to be replaced by a simpler two-tier...
Vaccine passports: Everything you need to know
Starting from the end of September, vaccine passports will become a requirement in England when attending nightclubs and other indoor...
Covid: Welsh government considers green-lighting private PCR tests
Welsh ministers are reassessing their policy of travellers being able to use only NHS tests on return to Wales. According...
0.3% of People Understand Current Travel Restrictions!
VIVO Clinic recently polled over 300 UK residents who are considering an international flight within the next 12 months. Shockingly,...
COVID: Why are travel rules for France different from other amber list countries?
Fully vaccinated travellers and under 18s returning to the UK from amber list countries no longer need to self-isolate except...
Foreign travel from 19 July: What has changed?
Covid restrictions in England and Scotland have finally been lifted from 19 July – almost a month after it had...
COVID-19: Quarantine-free travel to amber list countries for the fully vaccinated
From 19 July, fully vaccinated residents of the UK will no longer need to self-isolate on returning from amber list...
VIVO Clinic Launches ‘Green’ and ‘Amber’ PCR Test Bundles
VIVO Clinic, the prominent travel PCR test provider, has introduced inclusive test packages to meet the needs of travellers visiting...
Cheap PCR Tests?
There is currently a high demand for cheap PCR tests. We are constantly working with our partner labs to drive...
PCR Test Belfast
VIVO Clinic PCR tests in Belfast are perfect for you if you are about to go on a foreign holiday....
PCR Test Watford
Get same-day results from PCR tests in Watford with VIVO Clinic. VIVO Clinic's PCR tests are perfect for foreign travel,...
COVID-19 IgG Antibody Home Test Kit
COVID-19 IgG Antibody Home Test Kit The IgG Antibody Test Kit is the first antibody test to be approved by...
PCR Test Derby
VIVO Clinic now offers pre-travel PCR tests in Derby now. PCR tests are now commonplace, especially so if you are...
Travel Data for March
March brought with it tighter restrictions and penalties for non-essential travel. A new "traffic light" system for travel destinations was...
Day 2 and Day 8 Testing: Everything You Need to Know
While non-essential overseas travel from the UK is currently banned, international arrivals must self-isolate and undergo COVID-19 testing on Day...
Covid: EU prompted to endorse ‘Vaccine Passports’
Greece and Austria invite EU states to sanction 'vaccine passports' to help recover the tourism industry hit hard by the...
Covid: Will vaccines be essential for future holidays?
The steady COVID-19 vaccine rollout and the lockdown lifting has renewed hopes for the summer holidays. After maintaining strict social...
Restrictions ending: What you can do and when
This week sees the first stage of COVID-19 restrictions ending across England as part of the government’s roadmap for lifting...
‘Vaccine certificates’ could result in intentional infections
UK government scientists have raised concerns that while the Covid-status certificates or ‘vaccine certificates’ may present numerous benefits, they can...
Could summer holidays lead to a winter lockdown?
Experts warn that Britons going on summer holidays this year could jeopardise all the progress made from the national lockdown...
What is the new ‘Traffic Light’ travel system?
The new 'traffic light' travel system will allow holidaymakers to safely visit foreign countries for summer holidays amidst the pandemic. ...
Foreign holidays can result in £5k fine under new covid laws
Holidaymakers can face a £5,000 fine for travelling abroad under new coronavirus laws. The new legislation was announced as part...
Sir Tom Moore: A hero who gave the nation hope.
About Sir Tom Moore. At the age of 100, 30th April 1920 – 2nd February 2021, Sir Tom Moore has...
The Novavax Vaccine (NVX-Cov2373)
How effective is the Novavax Vaccine? The Novavax vaccine, a new COVID-19 vaccine being trialled and tested in the UK,...
The Sputnik V Vaccine
Russia has manufactured the Sputnik V vaccine, currently being used in several countries, to combat the Covid-19 virus. How effective...
London PCR Travel Test Locations
Location, pricing, and availability at our London clinics. Now that lockdown plans have been announced, we’re seeing a surge in...
Red List Countries and Quarantine Hotel Requirements
What are the new quarantine requirements? New information has been released regarding quarantine measures when travelling back to the UK,...
Lateral Flow Antigen Test for Workforce Testing
Safety at work is of even more importance during the Coronavirus pandemic, and a rapid Covid-19 antigen test is now...
Are Covid-19 vaccines going to waste?
There have been reports that Covid-19 vaccines have been going to waste on a daily basis. While this is technically...
What is it like to have the Covid-19 Vaccination?
A VIVO Clinic staff member’s vaccination experience This morning I received the AstraZeneca vaccine. It all happened very quickly. On...
Travel Data for January
January was another whirlwind month for the travel industry. There were several significant factors which have produced some really interesting...
Airport PCR Testing Distances
Here are the distances in miles from our national PCR travel testing clinics to the nearest airports. Please note that...
Vaccination Calculator – When will I be able to get the Cavid-19 Vaccine?
This vaccination calculator created by Steven Wooding will give you a reasonable indication of when you will receive the vaccine...
When will private Covid-19 vaccinations become available?
For several months, PCR customers have been enquiring about private Covid-19 vaccinations. While we are considering offering a vaccination in...
Travel Data for December
The travel data for December is incredibly interesting because the UK has seen been subject to several major factors that...
Travel and PCR Testing in December and January – Important Information
With Christmas just around the corner, we’d like to share some important information about travel and PCR testing in December...
Test to Release – New Government Program can cut Self-isolation in Half
Presently, when entering or returning to the UK, travellers must quarantine (self-isolate) for a minimum of 14 days. However, from...
Travel Statistics for November
We look at the November stats of travellers who have booked trips this month. The UK lockdown and changes to...
Will the Oxford vaccine be available privately?
The Government has placed a very large order with the Oxford vaccine group / AstraZeneca, but will it be available...
What will it be like at Christmas this year?
The global pandemic has made it very difficult to see friends and family from outside of our households and bubbles....
Is the Moderna vaccine available privately in the UK?
Currently, the Moderna vaccine for COVID-19 is still undergoing testing, however, early studies are looking promising with a reported 94.5%...
Can I still go on Holiday abroad during lockdown?
While the answer may seem obvious, a more relaxed lockdown has caused people to question whether they can travel, or...
Emirates Passengers Pre-Travel PCR Test
Emirates passengers travelling to the UAE and several other destinations may need to book a private PCR test and get...
Will the Pfizer vaccine be available privately in the UK?
Who will be first to get the Pfizer vaccine and will it be available privately? The UK government has already...
New Digital Pandemic Travel Advice Portal
Advice for flying from the UK VIVO Clinic launches a comprehensive Covid-19 travel advice and information portal for UK travellers....
Expanded PCR Travel Testing Capacity in Birmingham
Due to an increase in demand, we have taken several measures to increase our PCR travel testing in Birmingham, including:...
Coronavirus Silver Linings : Part 3
Back by popular demand. Here are a couple more good things that occurred, not just in spite of, but because...
How does vaccine testing work?
As mentioned previously, vaccines have to go through a variety of different testing stages before being certified as ready for...
Coronavirus Silver Linings : Part 2
Every cloud has a silver lining, and so too does this pandemic. In fact, despite all of the unpleasantness, we've...
COVID-19 Vaccine Development Progress (Live)
The process of developing a vaccine is being expedited. Numerous pharmaceutical companies and scientific research intuitions are in the process...
Coronavirus Silver Linings : Part 1
The COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed one of the worst human catastrophes ever seen on this planet and over 800,000 people,...
Fit-to-Fly Certificate Explained
Many popular holiday destinations require you to produce a fit-to-fly certificate before being permitted to enter the country. A fit-to-fly...
PCR Tests for Travel – FAQ
We get a lot of common questions regarding PCR tests for travel. This article contains the answers to several important...Quick Contact
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1st time for some stomach reduction treatment. Jemma - thanks for looking after me and explaining the treatment
I had some fat freeze treatments in preparation for my wedding in the London clinic with Gemma and the results have been fabulous. Thank you very much to Gemma and the vivo team, I’ll definitely be back!
I had HIFU for the first time and was quite apprehensive about the procedure. Charlotte was really knowledgeable, reassuring and patient. She ensured the device was set to a level I was able to tolerate and explained each step as she went along. Full advice given about aftercare also. Thanks Charlotte!
Had a fantastic session today with Shayma. She explained the procedure ensuring I was comfortable throughout. Very professional.
Had a session today with Cherie she was very warm and welcoming put me at ease straight away. Highly recommend
First time visiting the clinic yesterday.
Felt so comfortable and welcome. Explained in detail about my treatment and took the time to interact.
Very professional and friendly. The HIFU treatment was very comfortable and I felt relaxed.
Have more appointments booked so looking forward to my next visit.
Thank you again you are absolutely fantastic 😀
Felt so comfortable and welcome. Explained in detail about my treatment and took the time to interact.
Very professional and friendly. The HIFU treatment was very comfortable and I felt relaxed.
Have more appointments booked so looking forward to my next visit.
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I had my appointment with Sandra who was amazing. Took care of the treatment in a professional manner and the initial consultation was explained clearly with all information provided upfront.
Hi, I would just like to say what a wonderful experience my daughter and I had with Natasha with the HIFU.It was for my daughter’s birthday 16/12/23. Would highly recommend and will be going back when circumstances allow.?
Just had bbl treatment with Tash. A lovely lady who has a great personality and really cares about making the experience the best it can be. The treatment itself is very intensive and you can feel it working straightaway. Totally recommend if you want to see real results.