Sunniside Pharmacy

01/11/2025

Urgent Treatment Centre – right care, right place

Blaydon UTC is open 8am–9pm every day for sprains, cuts, infections and minor illnesses.

It’s quicker and more appropriate than A&E for most non-life-threatening conditions.

01/11/2025

Healthwatch Gateshead drop-ins for week commencing 3rd November, see caption below for further information📍

Gateshead Central Library: Monday 3rd November 11am-12pm, Prince Consort Rd, Gateshead NE8 4LN

Blaydon Library: Tuesday 4th November 12:30pm-2pm, Wesley Court, The Precinct, Blaydon-on-Tyne NE21 5BT

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Emergency Care Centre: Wednesday 5th November 9:30am-11:30am, Queen Elizabeth Ave, Gateshead NE9 6SX

Wrekenton Family Hub Open Day: Wednesday 5th November 10am-12pm, High St, Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 7JR

The Bank Cafe, Chopwell: Thursday 6th November 11am-1pm, 21 Derwent St, Chopwell, Newcastle upon Tyne NE17 7HU

Embells Community Market: Friday 7th November, 11:30am-12:30pm, Fewster Square, Leam Lane, Gateshead, England, NE10 8XG

22/10/2025

There's still time to have your say and shape our future priorities: https://www.healthwatchgateshead.co.uk/news/2025-10-07/future-priorities-survey-2025

We want you to share with us what you think is important around our four priority areas for the coming year:
- Hospitals
- Mental health services
-NHS 111
- Social care services

This survey closes on Thursday 23rd October (this week).

22/10/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

04/10/2025

We offer vaccines for 2/3 year olds

For the first time, parents can now get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated at local pharmacies.

It’s quick, safe and effective. Protect your child this winter.

Book now or find a local pharmacy offering walk-in appointments: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/

04/10/2025

If you would like to book your flu vaccine you can follow the link below and select Sunniside Pharmacy choose your preferred date and time, alternatively we do accept walk in appointments you may however need to wait 5-10 mins to be seen in between those who have booked online

Book, change or cancel a free NHS flu vaccination at a pharmacy

02/10/2025

👩‍⚕️ Do you know the symptoms of cervical cancer? The most common symptoms include:

Vaginal bleeding that is unusual for you after menopause, between regular periods or after s*x.
Unexplained pain in your lower back or between your hip bones (pelvis).
Pain or discomfort during s*x.
Changes to vaginal discharge.

These symptoms are not usually cervical cancer, but it's important to contact your GP and get them checked out. Don't wait for cervical screening (a smear test). If your GP asks you to go into the surgery, don't worry - they have measures in place to keep you safe from coronavirus.

23/09/2025

Arriving this week

Ringtons Jigsaws only £10 each

23/09/2025

Arriving this week

Ringtons hamper £10.99

20/09/2025

For those who are eligible You can now book your flu and Covid vaccines online on the NHS website. You can choose Sunniside Pharmacy from the options and choose your date and time to suit you

19/09/2025

From this month, the NHS is expanding the shingles vaccination programme.

Adults aged 18+ who have a very weak immune system are now eligible for the shingles vaccine.

You don’t need to wait for an invitation — you can book at your GP practice.

Read more: https://www.nhs.uk/vaccinations/shingles-vaccine/

19/09/2025