Doherty's Pharmacy

14/02/2026

"Frank the Baker" is 100 years old! 🎂🎉

Andersontown's own Frank Doherty is celebrating his BIG birthday this month! Born in 1926, Frank has outlived other famous names born that year including Queen Elizabeth, Ian Paisley & Fidel Castro, to name just a few! He received last rites (twice!) aged seven when he contracted Tuberculosis but thankfully he recovered & has now reached this remarkable milestone!

ABOUT FRANK:
Born in Cullingtree Road, Frank left school at 14 & worked at the Maypole Co-op on the Shankill Road. Later he moved to Beechmount & worked with his brothers at Kennedy's Bakery. During the worst of the troubles, Frank delivered bread daily to Ballymurphy, Moyard & Springhill. Here he became affectionately known as Frank "The Baker". He also spent 20 years working for the Electricity Service followed by his long & healthy retirement with his proud children & grandchildren!

Centenarian Frank comes to Doherty's Pharmacy for all his healthcare needs! All new customers very welcome 😉

24/10/2025

21/10/2025

RSV is a common and highly infectious respiratory virus that affects the breathing system, particularly in young children and older adults.

To help protect newborns and infants, pregnant women are being offered the vaccine from 28 weeks into their pregnancy. Adults aged from 75–79 years of age will also be offered the RSV vaccination.

If you’re eligible, getting vaccinated is the best and simplest thing you can do to protect yourself or your newborn baby from RSV.

Read more www.pha.site/RSVvaccine

19/10/2025

When you start talking, you can start feeling better. You can talk to if you're struggling, or are worried about someone else. Qualified counsellors are available 24/7.
Call Lifeline on 0808 808 8000 or visit www.lifelinehelpline.info to find out more

18/10/2025

Today is World Menopause Day. 🚺

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's menstrual cycles and fertility. Its impact can vary widely from person to person with some women experiencing few symptoms, while others may find it physically and emotionally challenging.

Healthy habits can help make symptoms more manageable, the Public Health dietitians group have developed a two part video series offering evidence-based, practical nutrition advice to support women during this stage of life.

Watch here: https://loom.ly/LpZU6IY

15/10/2025

The 5 point code 🖐

It's important to be breast aware and check your breasts regularly for changes. While breast cancer can occur at any age, the risk of developing it increases with age and most occur in women over the age of 50.

Check out our 5 point code and click the link below for more info on how to check your breasts.

www.becancerawareni.info/breast-cancer

13/10/2025

Respiratory illnesses such as flu, COVID-19 and RSV can be serious, even for some healthy people.

The PHA, is urging everyone in the eligible groups to get ready for winter by taking up the offer of free vaccination when invited.

For further information see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

11/10/2025

Children in P1 to Year 12 will be offered the flu vaccine in school.

Most children receive the vaccine via a nasal spray. It is a quick and painless procedure, often described as a tickle in the nose, and is preferred for children over the injected flu vaccine due to its effectiveness and fewer side effects.

📌We are urging parents/guardians not to forget to sign and send back the consent form.

For further information see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

10/10/2025

Stay well this winter,

📌‘Catch it. Bin it. Kill it’
📌Wash your hands
📌Speak to your pharmacist about over-the-counter remedies and remember antibiotics don't work on viruses.
📌Winter vaccines – if eligible get your COVID-19 vaccine, flu vaccine and RSV vaccine.

10/10/2025

🧠💚 World Mental Health Day, 10 October 2025 💚🧠

Pharmacists dedicate their careers to caring for others, often working under intense pressure, long hours and emotional demands that can take their toll over time. But what happens when you need care and support?

This year’s World Mental Health Day reminds us that good mental health isn’t a constant. We all experience highs and lows. What matters most is knowing when to pause, reach out and take steps to protect your wellbeing.

📢 To every pharmacy professional out there: your mental health matters too. You don’t have to carry everything alone. Talk to someone, take that break and lean on those around you when you need to.

Let’s break the stigma, start open conversations and build pharmacy workplaces where every mind feels valued, heard and supported. 🫶

09/10/2025

The winter flu and COVID-19 vaccination programmes are underway.
Find out if you are eligible to receive your vaccinations at a community pharmacy below.

09/10/2025

Don’t put people around you at risk of breathing in harmful second-hand smoke.

By making the decision to quit you have already taken the first step to being smoke free.

Get help today…visit www.stopsmokingni.info to find your local free stop smoking service!