Porter Pharmacy Holburn

24/03/2026

24/3 is the World Tuberculosis Day🫁

TB is caused by bacterial infections and is the top 10 cause of death.

🚩 Symptoms🚩
1. Chronic cough (>3weeks), with phlegm or blood - HUGE RED FLAG🚨‼️
2. Feeling tired
3. High fever
4. Unexplained weight loss
5. Persistent night sweats

What to do?😷🤒
Please see a pharmacist if you have any concerns, or book a GP appointment if you are coughing up blood and mucus.

Prevention👀
If you have close contact with a TB patient, please maintain good hand hygiene and keep the room well-ventilated: TB is spreadale!!! Please make sure you and other family members have received the BCG vaccine 💉

Further information is available: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/tuberculosis-tb/

NHS information about tuberculosis (TB), including symptoms, when to get medical help, treatments and causes.

18/03/2026

Meningitis is on the rise in the U.K.

Please look out for the following symptoms-

High temperature
Vomitting
Cold hands and feet
Confusion
Breathing quickly
Stiff neck
Dislike of bright lights
Rash - that does not fade when a glass is pressed against it

Please contact a medical professional straight away if you are worried about meningitis

13/03/2026

https://thesleepcharity.org.uk/the-5-principles-of-good-sleep-health/When we strip things down to life’s essentials, we discover that sleep gives us the capa...

11/03/2026

Today is stop smoking day!!
Are you thinking of quitting?

We are here to help you- please pop into the pharmacy and we can support your quit journey!

25/02/2026

This week is eating disorder awareness week.
Here are some facts about the most common eating disorders:

Anorexia nervosa - severely restricting your food intake to control your weight.

Bulimia nervosa - losing control of your food intake (binge eating) and then getting rid of it (purging)

Binge eating disorder - eating large amounts of food intake a short period of time until you feel full.

If you need help or require more information check out : www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk

18/02/2026

February is a month of love❣️❤️💘💓 This month is all about celebrating our love for our family, friends, partners, pets, and… our HEART!

Pop into our pharmacy for some services we offer for heart health❤️‍🩹

🚭Our pharmacy provides a free 12-week smoking cessation programme!

🩺Want to check your blood pressure? We also do a free-of-charge service alongside some advice by our pharmacist!

17/02/2026

Been told you have Prediabetes and don't know what it is? 🤔

Prediabetes is when your blood glucose levels are higher than normal but not high enough to be considered in the Type 2 diabetes range but you are at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes.

Find out more about Prediabetes and the support services available here https://www.nhsgrampiandiabetes.scot.nhs.uk/what-is-prediabetes/

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11/02/2026

Are you thinking of stopping smoking? We can help you! We run a 12 week free service - please come in store for more information 🚭

06/02/2026

This spring, don't forget to get and learn the symptoms of sepsis.

If you or a loved one has an infection and are feeling really unwell, remember to Just Ask: Could it be Sepsis?

It's a simple question, but it might save a life.

Find out more about sepsis symptoms, or use our new diagnostic tool, here: https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/spotting-the-signs-of-sepsis/

04/02/2026

Today is world cancer day

31/01/2026

Free condoms are located at the front of our store. Please help yourself to what your need!

30/01/2026

🧠💬 Feeling overwhelmed? Being at college or uni can be both exciting and stressful. Remember you don't have to face any worries alone - help is available. Here's what you need to know:

🏫 On Campus Support - Many unis or colleges offer in-house mental health services. Search the 'Think Positive Hub' to see what’s available near you.

🌐 NHS inform - Explore guides and resources:
Mental health guides to help issues such as anxiety, phobias, and sleep problems.
Tips on boosting your mental wellbeing
Info on where to find the right support
Free mental health apps to help with sleep, stress, and anxiety.

📞 Need to talk? Reach out to Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 or webchat. Experienced advisors are available to listen and offer information and advice.
Open weekdays 6pm–2am & weekends 6pm Fri–6am Mon

🚨 Urgent help?
Contact your GP to access urgent mental health support. If the GP is closed, NHS 24's Mental Health Hub is available on 111. Specially trained advisers are ready to help and connect you with the right support.

Need more info? Check out our student health tips at . Link in comments!