Patients this week include regular Michael who is due to have his toe amputated, Donovan who is stressed from caring for his wife, Richard whose blood test doubles as an alcohol test, and Janet who fell off her high heels.

New Year brings in some patients hoping to make fresh starts. Dr Ramshaw has some encouraging words for Nicola who is trying to lose weight, Dr Cordell asks a patient to be open about his drinking habits, and Ali worries about how he can control his temper while giving up smoking.