Calling all over 40s: Free Blood Pressure Checks at Pharmacies If you are over 40, you can get a free blood pressure check at a local pharmacy. No appointment is needed. You can find pharmacies offering free blood pressure checks on the NHS website. Why is it important? High blood pressure is the biggest cause … Continued
Think Pharmacy First Going to your local pharmacy offers an easy and convenient way to get clinical advice on minor health concerns. Now, community pharmacies can offer treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care. Highly trained pharmacists … Continued
Hay fever to UTIs: When your local Pharmacist is your best option When you need advice or treatment for a minor issue, your local community pharmacist can often help you. As well as being able to suggest over-the-counter treatments, many pharmacies are open later in the evenings and at weekends. You don’t even need to … Continued
World Patient Safety Day 2022: Medication Safety Every year on World Patient Safety Day, patients, clinicians, and all healthcare providers come together to commit to increasing patient safety. The simple aim is that no one should be caused harm by unsafe care. The theme for 2022 is Medication Safety. Medication without Harm According to the … Continued
Hay fever: How to ease your symptoms or get help For most of us, the longer, lighter evenings and warmer weather usually are welcome changes as Spring turns into Summer. But for up to 1 in 4 of us, it brings the added complication of dealing with hay fever. While there is no cure for … Continued
Hay fever: How to ease your symptoms or get help For most of us, the longer, lighter evenings and warmer weather usually are welcome changes as Spring turns into Summer. But for up to 1 in 4 of us, it brings the added complication of dealing with hay fever. While there is no cure for … Continued
