Free Blood Pressure Checks at Your Local Pharmacy!

If you're:

• Over 40 years old
• Haven't been diagnosed with high blood pressure before
• Haven't had your blood pressure checked by a doctor or nurse in the past 6 months

You can get a free blood pressure check at your local pharmacy!

Here's what happens: The pharmacist will ask your permission to check your blood pressure. Based on the results, they'll:

• Give you tips to stay healthy (if your blood pressure is normal).
• Offer a more detailed monitoring device (ABPM) from the pharmacy and suggest healthy habits (if your blood pressure is high).
• Urgently refer you to your doctor within 24 hours if your blood pressure is very high.
• Give you advice and may refer you to your doctor if they have any concerns about your low blood pressure.

The pharmacy will also send your results to your doctor's office so they have your latest information.

• Access routine oral contraception for the first time or as a repeat, direct from our Pharmacy. 
• No GP or prescription required
• FREE (NHS-funded) service
• No appoitment required 
• Takes just 10 minutes

NOTE We also provide Emergency Hormanal Contraception (EHC) often referred to as the Morning After Pill. This can be taken upto five days after unprotected intercourse, to prevent pregnanacy. We have multilingual female staff that can discuss your concerns with.

Protect yourself and those you care for. We provide a "free" NHS-funded flu jab as well as a great value private service. 

The conditions for free flu jabs can vary so speak to our Pharmacy team to see if you are exempt from paying.  

We also provide a private flu jab service for £15.99.

This is a seasonal service that is available from September to March.

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You can now obtain prescription-strength medication for a range of common ailments, direct from your Pharmacist - No GP, prescription or appointment required. 

Are you unwell and can't see your GP? We can help.

• Expert health care

We ensure you receive the highest standards of care and prescription strength treatments we can supply will soon have you feeling better."

• Nothing extra to pay

Pharmacy First is NHS-funded and is free if you're exempt from prescription charges and only the standard prescription fee if you're not exempt.

• Same-day consultations

No more prolonged waits to be seen by a doctor

WHAT CONDITIONS ARE COVERED BY THIS SERVICE?

Sinusitis

Head congestion, facial pain, pressure, and runny nose for over 7 days

Sore throat

Pain or scratching sensation in the throat, difficulty swallowing, and swollen glands

Earache

Sudden and severe earache accompanied by fever, hearing loss, or difficulty sleeping.

Infected insect bites

Red, swollen, painful, or hot bites from insects like mosquitoes, bees, or spiders.

Impetigo

Contagious skin infection with red, crusty sores, usually around the mouth or nose.

Shingles

Painful rash with blisters caused by the varicella-zoster virus, usually on one side of the body.

Urinary Infections ("Cystitis")

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs) in women: Burning pain during urination, frequent urination, and urgency to urinate.

HOW TO ACCESS THE SERVICE:

Walk-ins to the pharmacy are welcome, or call for a phone person consultation. (Note: the Earache service can only be carried out if you attend the pharmacy)

Altitude Sickness

You can get altitude sickness if you travel to a high altitude too quickly. Breathing becomes difficult and it can become a medical emergency if ignored.
Our pharmacist can provide medication to prevent and treat the condition.
 Coming soon.

Antimalarials

Malaria can be life-changing and in some instances can be fatal. Tablets to prevent malaria are recommended. 

Avoid being bitten as no antimalarial tablets are 100% effective.

There are a range of different treatments available; our travel health pharmacist can advise you on the most appropriate choice for you. 

Chicken Pox

Chickenpox, is a  viral infection. It’s highly contagious and is spread through coughing, sneezing, and direct contact. Symptoms include red itchy spots, blisters a high temp (over 38 degrees C), loss of appetite and aches and pains.

We provide a private vaccination service. Suitable for children over the age of 1 year. 

Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver. It is caused by a virus that is spread through contact with infected blood and bodily fluids.

You should consider being vaccinated against hepatitis B if you will be visiting countries where the hepatitis B virus is common; and if your planned activities mean you might be high risk of exposure to the virus. Coming soon.  Coming soon.

Jet Lag

Jet lag is when your normal sleep pattern is disturbed after a long flight. Symptoms, which include include tiredness, confusion and lethargy, Simple lifestyle changes and / or prescription for melatonin, a naturally occurring hormone, can help. Speak to our travel health pharmacist for more advice.
 Coming soon.

Measles

Measles usually starts with cold-like symptoms, followed by a rash a few days later. The MMR vaccine can prevent measles. It also protects you from mumps and rubella.

The MMR vaccine is offered to all children in the UK. 2 doses can give lifelong protection against measles, mumps, and rubella.  Coming soon.

Meningitis ACWY

This vaccine is required for pilgrimage of Hajj and Umrah. A certificate which we can provide, is required to enter the country for pilgrimage. 
A single dose is all that is required 2-3 weeks before travel. Protection lasts for around 5 years. 

Meningitis B

Meningitis is a serious, potentially fatal, infection caused by bacteria or a virus. 

Bacterial meningitis can cause brain damage, deafness, blindness, epilepsy, blood poisoning  and can even be fatal. 

No vaccine is 100 percent effective but getting vaccinated can help to protect you.

MMR Vaccination

Our MMR vaccination service  can help to protect you against measles, mumps and rubella. - diseases you may come across when travelling. Two doses for full protection (the second dose is given at least four weeks after the first).

Pneumococcal

The pneumococcal  (pneumonia) vaccine protects against serious and potentially fatal pneumococcal infections. The pneumonia vaccine can prevent you from becoming seriously ill. It’s given as a single injection. You can walk-in or book an appointment online. At your appointment we’ll ask some medical questions. 

Shingles Vaccine

Shingles is a painful rash caused by a viral infection. Our vaccination service can protect against shingles and comprises just two two doses. It’s suitable for people 50+ years.  Coming soon.

Traveller’s Diarrhoea

Travellers' diarrhoea is spread mainly through food and water, but also from person to person 

Symptoms include; loose bowel, fever, tummy cramps, urgent need to pass bowel motion, nausea or vomiting. It can cause dehydration and rehydration sachets can counter this in mild cases.