Dickies Pharmacy - Torry

09/12/2025

☃️🎄 Holiday Closure Announcement 🎄☃️

Please note that Dickies Pharmacy will be closed on the following dates:

❄️Thursday 25th December
❄️Friday 26th December
❄️Thursday 1st January
❄️Friday 2nd January

If you are due to collect your medication on any of these days, we kindly ask that you arrange to pick it up in advance to ensure you don’t run out over the festive break.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. Wishing all our patients a warm, safe, and joyful festive season!

🎅🏽🎄🎁

09/12/2025

Confused about where to access the healthcare you need?

By getting the Right Care in the Right Place, we can all keep well and get the help we need quickly, safely, and as close to home as possible.

💻NHS INFORM - check symptoms and find health advice to help you stay well.

📱 NHS 24 ONLINE APP - use the chatbot to check your symptoms and find nearest services.

👩‍⚕️ PHARMACIST - help and advice with minor ailments and prescription medication.

🧠 MENTAL WELLBEING - online and telephone resources to help with mental health.

👁️ OPTOMETRIST - help with eye problems including sticky eyes or reduced vision.

🦷 DENTIST - help with injuries or pain in the mouth and teeth.

🩺 GP PRACTICE - a range of clinicians including doctors and nurses to help with both physical and mental health issues.

🩹 MINOR INJURIES - help with injuries that are not life or limb threatening, including cuts, minor burns, sprains, or suspected broken bones or fractures.

📞 111 - NHS 24 - advice when other services, such as GP or pharmacy, are closed and you are too ill to wait until they reopen.

🚑 999 OR A&E - for emergencies such as heart attacks, strokes, severe breathing difficulties, or severe bleeding.

Click the link in our comments to find out more about

05/12/2025

Sometimes all the extra pressure at this time of year makes things feel even heavier, especially if you’re already having a tough time. We’re here if you need us. 116 123 📱

05/12/2025

We are pleased to share our December Wellbeing Advent Calendar 2025🎅🏼

These workplace calendars have been developed in order to enhance your staff health and wellbeing campaigns, events and programmes across your workplace and sectors. Please cascade this resource widely to your managers and staff wellbeing groups.

https://www.nhsgrampian.org/your-health/health-in-the-workplace/wellbeing-calendars/december-wellbeing-advent-calendar-2025/

NHS Grampian Public Health NHS Grampian

02/12/2025

🏆Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2026🏆

We're delighted to share that the Scottish Pharmacy Awards are just around the corner and this year, we need YOUR help.

We're inviting all our wonderful patients and customers to recognise the pharmacy teams who go above and beyond every day.

Vote for us in the Customer Award!
This is the only award decided entirely by patients, which makes it incredibly meaningful to our whole team.

Your words, your experience, your vote. That's what makes this award truly special.

If we've made a difference to you or your family, we'd be honoured to have your support.

https://form.jotform.com/252924892818370

02/12/2025

📣 New Services Now Available at Dickies Pharmacy Torry! 💊

We’re excited to announce that our Independent Prescribing Service is now up and running! 🙌

👂👃👄 Ear, Nose & Throat issues
💅 Fungal Nail Infections
🌞 Skin Conditions
💃 Private Period Delay Service

No need to wait for a GP appointment — our qualified pharmacist prescriber can assess and treat a range of common conditions, right here in the pharmacy! 🩺💙

If youre unsure if we would be able to help, just pop down and have a chat with us and we can assess you further!

📍 Visit us in Torry or give us a call to find out more.

01/12/2025

🎉 New Service Now Available at Dickies Torry! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that our brand new Weight Management Programme is now available at Dickies Torry-and it’s more affordable than ever, with treatments starting from just £120!✨💪🏽

Whether you’re beginning your weight-loss journey or looking for support to get back on track, our expert team is here to provide safe, effective, and personalised guidance every step of the way.

📍 Visit us in-store at Dickies Torry
📞 Call us for more information

09/11/2025

09/11/2025

It's Movember!

Did you know that 60 men are lost globally to su***de every hour!?

Movember is for drawing attention to men's su***de, mental health, prostate and testicular cancer.

Is anyone growing a Mo for Movember? We'd love to see, please share or tag us into your posts.

https://uk.movember.com/

28/10/2025

💗 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 💗
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Scottish women, with one in seven developing the disease. We’re encouraging everyone to be breast aware, share the symptoms, and know where to turn if you have concerns.

♥️Know the symptoms:
A lump or thickened area in the breast or armpit
Changes in the size or shape of one or both breasts
Discharge from the ni**le (possibly blood-stained)
Dimpling or puckering of the skin
Rash or crusting around the ni**le
A ni**le that becomes sunken or changes position

♥️How to check your breasts:
Get to know what’s normal for you - there’s no right or wrong way to check.
Look and feel regularly, including the upper chest and armpits.
Do this in the shower, lying down, or in front of a mirror.

♥️What to do if you’re concerned:
If you notice anything unusual, don't wait. Speak to your GP as soon as possible.
You may be referred to a breast clinic for further tests like a mammogram or biopsy.

Remember: most breast changes aren’t cancer, but it’s always best to check.

28/10/2025

As we approach the end of breast cancer awareness month and in line with the "Be The Early Bird" campaign, please can we remind you all of the importance of breast self-examination:

Look for changes in size, shape, or skin.
Touch & feel – for lumps or thickening.
If you notice an abnormal lump, seek medical care—even if the lump doesn’t hurt.

If something feels off—even if it doesn’t hurt—talk to your GP!