Be Wise. Immunise against COVID-19 This spring, the NHS is offering a free COVID-19 vaccine to people most vulnerable and at the highest risk of getting seriously unwell if they catch the virus. Who can get a vaccine? The criteria from Spring has changed slightly from the Autumn boosters. Here’s who is eligible: Adults over … Continued
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
Try the NHS App Patients at can use the NHS App to access a range of NHS services on their smartphone or tablet. It doesn’t replace existing services, and you can still contact us in the usual ways. But, once you have verified your identity in the app, you will have easy, 24/7 access to … Continued
Please see our 6 complementary workshops, these are held weekly and delivered by our volunteer Lou. Sessions are each Monday 10.30am – 12.00 If you or someone you know would benefit from these please get in touch or send a referral Sessions are open to those diagnosed with a life limiting illness or a terminal … Continued
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Covid Spring Boosters: Who Needs One and How To Get it A new covid booster campaign will launch soon to give added protection to those most at risk of getting seriously ill with covid. The decision to offer spring boosters comes from the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) and is based on how … Continued
Viruses spread more quickly in winter: Get Boosted Vaccinations are your best protection against covid-19 and flu, which spread more quickly in winter, and can both cause serious illness. Protection provided by covid-19 vaccines decreases over time, so if you are over 50, in an at-risk group or pregnant, boost your immunity this winter. Because … Continued
Millions more invited to get Autumn Covid Booster From the morning of Friday 14th October, millions more people will be offered the extra protection of an Autumn Covid Booster vaccination. Anyone aged 50 or over can book their jab online or by calling 119. More than 7 million people have received their boosters since the … Continued
Protect yourself against flu this Winter Flu can be a serious and nasty illness, especially for the elderly or people with health conditions. In the most severe cases, it can lead to hospitalisation and even death. Flu and Covid Before the pandemic, the annual flu jab drive every autumn was a key part of the … Continued
