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Cholesterol – Why is it important to monitor it? A case study.
General Health Healthspan

Cholesterol – Why is it important to monitor it? A case study.

Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa Oct 2024 October is Cholesterol Awareness Month. Cholesterol is a fatty substance your body needs, but having too much of it can be dangerous. Keeping track…

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National Cholesterol Month – October 2024
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National Cholesterol Month – October 2024

Cholesterol plays a significant role in your health, and its impact depends largely on the balance between "good" and "bad" cholesterol. Types of Cholesterol: Low-Density Lipoprotein (LDL) – often referred to…

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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Starting School
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A Parent’s Guide to Navigating Starting School

Dr Sarah Wells - Thyme GP As a parent, watching your child take their first steps into the school environment is a momentous occasion—one filled with a mix of pride,…

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Why is it important to have annual medicals? 
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Why is it important to have annual medicals? 

Dr Riccardo Di Cuffa As a GP it is increasingly obvious that access to a doctor and health services can be a real struggle. Healthcare systems around the world are…

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Managing & Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Strategies for Controlling Blood Sugar Spikes
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Managing & Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Strategies for Controlling Blood Sugar Spikes

By adopting lifestyle modifications and implementing effective strategies, we can all gain better control over our blood sugar levels and improve their overall health outcomes, from heart disease to cancer risk. Here are some practical everyday tips for flattening blood sugar spikes which drive inflammation & disease processes in the body.

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The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health
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The Connection Between Exercise and Mental Health

Dr Eduardo Di Cuffa - Thyme GP In today's fast-paced and stressful world, taking care of our mental health is more important than ever. While we often associate exercise with…

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The Benefits of Walking for Heart Health
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The Benefits of Walking for Heart Health

Walking is one of the simplest yet most effective forms of exercise, offering health benefits for both the body and the mind. But how many steps should you aim for each day, and what amount of cardiovascular exercise is recommended for optimal heart health?

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The Ins and Outs of Food Intolerance Blood Testing: What You Need to Know
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The Ins and Outs of Food Intolerance Blood Testing: What You Need to Know

In the realms of dietary health, the quest for understanding our reactions to food is becoming high in demand, with an ever rising prevalence of IBS-type symptoms.

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Conquering Seasonal Allergies: A Guide to Relief and Treatment
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Conquering Seasonal Allergies: A Guide to Relief and Treatment

Given the endless amount of rain we’ve had in the UK, It’s hard to believe that the hay-fever season is upon us! Rest assured though- once the temperatures lift for…

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Medical Acupuncture
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Medical Acupuncture

Medical acupuncture is an adaptation of Chinese acupuncture used therapeutically, using current knowledge of anatomy, physiology and principles of evidence based medicine.

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* = Services that can not be shared with Associate Members
£POA = Price on application (details may vary)

PREMIUMDEDICATEDULTIMATE
£4,800

per annum

£12,000

per annum

£48,000

per annum

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Personal health team
Access to Thyme private GP done done done
Access to Thyme nurse done done done
Access to Thyme personal health planners & lifestyle health experts Experts in nutrition, mental health, sleep and physical health. done done done

Dedicated lead GP

 done done
Dedicated lead nurse done done
Dedicated personal health planner & lifestyle health experts done done
Dedicated performance coach done
Private Chauffeur Service To and from Thyme consultations within Central and Greater London. done
Private ambulance service done
Number of associate members (including children) Your membership can be shared with a select number of family and friends that we call Associate Members. They are added at no extra cost.557
Annual health review
Health & lifestyle assessment done done done
Initial Wellperson blood test done done done
Urinalysis done done done
ECG done done done
Body composition done done done
DNA and Epigenetic analysisIncludes separate follow-up consultation to discuss results. At Premium and Dedicated level, DNA and Epigenetic analyses are at an additional charge for Associate Members

1*

1*

 done
GP consultation to discuss results & Healthspan planning done done done
Bespoke healthspan strategydone*done* done
Traditional care consultations (per annum)
GP consultation at a Thyme Space Excludes consultations completed as part of the annual health review.  

Additional consultation: £160		49 done
Online GP consultations Additional online GP consultation: £16049 done
Online GP consultations (OOH) Additional Online GP consultations (OOH) for Dedicated members: £1603 done
GP home visits Additional GP home visit: £350£350

3

9
Nurse consultation at a Thyme Space Additional Nurse consultation at a Thyme Space: £10049 done
Online Nurse consultation Additional online Nurse consultation: £100

4

9 done
Nurse home visits Additional Nurse home visit: £190£190

3

9
Specialist referrals done done done
Preventative care (per annum)
Early detection scanning & imagining assessment Three assessment programmes available. One assessment can be completed per year, as advised by a Thyme GP

Additional scanning and imaging assessments: £4,950 		£4,95011
Ultimate early detection scanning & imaging assessment Our most comprehensive early detection assessment. Can be completed every 36 months.

Additional assessment:  £14,850		£14,8501*
Blood tests (per annum) Excludes blood tests completed as part of annual health review.

Additional blood test: £POA		25done
Functional & nutritional assessment Evaluates over 125 biomarkers and assesses the body's functional need for 40 antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, amino acids, digestive support, and other select nutrients.

Additional functional and nutritional assessment: £550		£550£5501
Stool chemistry test Evaluates overall digestive function including gut health and microbiome balance. Supports analysis of gastrointestinal symptoms, autoimmune disease, joint pain, IBD, IBS, inflammation, food sensitivities, nutritional deficiencies and skin conditions.

Additional stool chemistry tests: £325		£32511
Additional combined DNA screen and epigenetic analysesDNA screen is a one-off test£350£350
Additional epigenetic analysisEpigenetics is a repeatable test£250£250 done
COVID-19 PCR diagnosis Performed by a Thyme clinician. Includes result delivery and certificate.

Additional COVID-19 PCR diagnosis: £150		25 done
Ultrasound test£POA£POA£POA
Vaccinations (per annum)
Flu  Subject to seasonal availability done done done
HPV Price listed is per dose. Thyme GP to confirm schedule

£150

 done done
Chickenpox Price listed is per dose. Two doses required not lest than two weeks apart£80 done done
Shingles Price listed is per dose. Thyme GP to confirm schedule £200£200 done
Meningitis B Price listed is per dose. Thyme GP to confirm schedule £140£140 done
Travel Dependant on requirements for travel destination. In addition to consultation fee (as applicable)£POA£POA done
Expert consultations (per annum)
Mood & mental health Includes support relating to: anxiety, depression, loss, bereavement, workplace stress, work addiction, work-life balance, performance anxiety, trauma & PTSD, relationship issues, eating issues, substance abuse, sexual issues, post-natal support, life transitions and more.

Additional consultation: £250		2 5 9
Nutrition Includes support with digestive concerns, microbiome imbalances, gut permeability/integrity, skin health, energy, fatigue, weight management, insulin resistance,  and nutrient deficiencies. Also, nutritional strategy to support sleep management, mood and mental health.

Additional consultation: £250 		2 59
Sleep Includes support that integrates sleep science and chronobiology with Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Cognitive Beheavioual Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi), Acceptance and Commitment Training (ACT), and Mindfulness.

Additional consultation: £250 		2 59
Physical health Includes services relating to: physiotherapy, osteopathy, injury recovery, sports injury medicine, and biomechanics.

Additional consultation: £250		2 59
Performance coaching programmes (per annum)
Sprint programme (duration: 5-12 weeks)Achieve targeted improvements in your life. If a combination of programmes are selected for the annual membership period, this cannot exceed 12 months   £1,5001*
Journey programme (duration: 7 months) Achieve holistic, sustainable behavioral change that improves your life. Develop a strong understanding of your core person. If a combination of programmes are selected for the annual membership period, this cannot exceed 12 months£3,7501*
Ultimate programme (duration: 12 months) Work with your dedicated coach and team of specialists to improve all the key aspects of your life. From a truly 360 degree understanding of yourself to optimising your individual performance1*
Membership fees
One-off joining fee£200£500£2,000
Monthly membership fee (excludes VAT)Additional charges for services will be added to the Lead Members monthly membership fee.£400£1,000£4,000

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PHASE 1: Understanding your health

  1. Your journey starts

You will first speak with a Thyme Personal Health Planner. They coordinate your journey, including your initial consultations, and will function as a central point of contact guiding through your healthspan journey.

  1. Advanced Nurse Practitioner consultation

A range of health assessments, administered by Thyme’s experienced nurses. Preventative tests are then analysed at our state-of-the-art laboratories.

  1. Scientific analysis of your biochemistry

Scientific analysis of your tests allow us to understand your health needs at a cellular level, identifying areas in need of improvement or that require attention.

  1. GP consultation

A meeting with one of Thyme’s GPs provides an opportunity to understand your results in detail. They will complete a full health history and lifestyle review.

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PHASE 2: Improving your health

Your Thyme GP will develop a personalised plan. A personalised strategy that optimises your health and wellbeing for the long term. It will highlight priority areas and recommend next steps relating to functional medicine including your nutrition, mental wellbeing, sleep and physical health.

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PHASE 3: Managing your health (members only)

Full membership to Thyme provides a highly personalised service of continued support to help you maintain optimal health. Our Personal Health Planners and GPs will guide you through any further preventive tests and your on-going support from functional medicine experts.

Your Whole Health team will work together in the background to ensure your Healthspan strategy is relevant, effective and in progress.

We are there when you and those you care about need us too. Members can share Thyme with up to seven family members or friends, including access to our experts and private GPs.

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Whole Health Checks

Begin the journey to understanding your health and wellbeing

Thyme’s annual Whole Health Checks are designed to determine your current state of health and to give the best chance of early detection of diseases and avoiding complications. The key to live a healthier life

  • Increased stress, lack of time for physical exercise and unhealthy eating can lead to gradual deterioration of our general health.
  • Some lifestyle diseases are ‘silent killers’- they harm our body without causing any symptoms. Our preventive Health Checks can screen for these diseases.
  • Many cancers are symptomless and not diagnosing them at an early stage can cost lives. People at risk of developing cancer can have a better chance of recovery if they invest in regular health checks.

ESSENTIAL

CORE

PINNACLE

Starting from

£575

per person

Starting from

£1,675

per person

Starting from

£6,975

per person

Advanced Nurse Practitioner Consultation (45 mins)

Oxygen saturation done done done
Blood pressure done done done
Lifestyle questionnaire done done done
Male / female health questionnaire done done done
Current health concerns done done done
Urinalysis done done done
Height, weight, body mass index done done done
Hearing test (audiogram) done done done
Essential eye test done done done
Body composition analysis done done done
ECG (cardiology review if abnormal) done done done
GP consultation (60 mins)
Full health history and examination done done done
Secondary care referrals done done done
Cardiovascular system examination done done done
Respiratory system examination done done done
Abdominal examination done done done
General skin examination done done done
General musculoskeletal examination done done done
Mental health review done done done
Lifestyle review done done done
Cardiovascular risk score done done
Targeted cancer risk physical examination (smear, breast, testicular, prostate) done done
Preventative tests and assessments
Urine STD screen (optional) done done done

Bloods - Wellperson profile / Tiredness screen DL8L + HBAIC (diabetic check, anaemia check, Lipids, Renal, Liver, Thyroid, ESR, vitamin D)

 done done done
Stool test - QFIT bowel cancer screen (>40s) done done
Stool Chemistry test (Gut Microbiome) done done
Bloods - Tumour markers including PSA prostate cancer marker (Men), CA 125 ovarian cancer marker (Women), Myeloma screen-protein electrophoresis, immunoglobulins (>50s) done done

Bloods - Additional including checks for inflammation (CRP), vitamins (vitamin B12, Folate), thyroid (anti thyroid antibodies), optional sexual health screen (HIV, Hepatitis screen i.e. Hep A, B C)

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Early detection assessment 1 (CT heart scan, CT coronary angiogram, CT aorta scan, CT chest scan, ultrasound thyroid scan, ultrasound testes/TVS, mole assessment)One assessment completed per year as advised by a Thyme GP. done
Early detection assessment 2 (EOS upright skeleton scan, CT adbomen, CT pelvis, CT bone density, CT virtual clononoscopy, mole assessment)One assessment completed per year as advised by a Thyme GP. done
Early detection assessment 3 (MRI brain, MRI carotid artery angiogram, MRI cerebral artery angiogram, MRI prostate, mammogram, mole assessment)One assessment completed per year as advised by a Thyme GP. done
Lifestyle medicine specialist consultations
Sleep health assessment (virtual)donedone
Nutritional health assessment (virtual)donedone
Advanced physical health assessment (in person)done
Healthspan planning
Personalised healthspan report by a Thyme GP done done done
Detailed healthspan strategy including GP consultation to discuss done
Additional services - add the following elements to your annual Whole Health Check
3 GP consultations (for 12 month period)£420£420£420
5 GP consultations (for 12 month period)£700£700£700
10 GP consultations (for 12 month period)£1,250£1,250£1,250
Thyme x Hintsa - Better Life coaching programme (12 weeks)£1,500£1,500£1,500

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Founder & Chief Medical Officer

DR. RICCARDO DI CUFFA

MBBS, MRCSEd, MRCGP, DOHNS, PGCertAest, Royal Free Medical School, University College London, 1998

Dr. Ric spent nearly 10 years practising in London hospitals, obtaining extensive ENT knowledge, including a diploma in otolaryngology and head and neck surgery. He has over 13 years of expertise as a GP. He is the founder and chief medical officer of Thyme.

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