Hooton’s Pharmacy Horwich

08/12/2025

We are currently seeing an increase in flu and other respiratory illnesses in our community, with many people becoming very unwell and Flu and Covid hospitalisations are rising sharply.

Help stop infections from spreading by:

- Staying at home if you feel unwell

- Washing your hands regularly

- Catching coughs and sneezes in a tissue

- Opening a window when meeting others indoors

- If you are symptomatic please consider wearing a mask when out and about to reduce the risk to others

14/11/2025

Our Emergency Department is currently experiencing extremely high levels of activity 🚨

No matter how busy our Emergency Department is, the most seriously ill and injured patients will always be seen immediately. If you choose to visit us and do not need urgent or emergency treatment, you will be safely supported to access an alternative service.

If your condition is not an emergency or life or limb threatening, please consider using a different service for your care:

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week either online or by phone.

Make an appointment with your local GP.

Visit your local pharmacy.

Use GP out of hours by phoning your own GP surgery and following the instructions on the answering machine. Alternatively, you can phone BARDOC directly on 0161 763 8940.

Access to urgent dental care is available for patients across Greater Manchester, supported by the Urgent Dental Care Helpline (0333 332 3800).

If you feel it is necessary, you can bring one other person with you, when attending our Emergency Department.

03/10/2025

Everyone who is eligible can get their NHS COVID-19 and flu vaccines at Hooton’s Pharmacy.

You can book an appointment via the NHS App, online or by calling 119.

Click the link below to check your eligibility, and book your appointment online with us ➡️
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/keep-warm-keep-well/

**You will need to enter our postcode BL6 7AR to view our available appointments**

26/09/2025

💉 Flu & Covid Vaccinations 2025 💉

A reminder that both vaccinations will be available here at Hootons Pharmacy, free of charge, from 1st October for patients who :

• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• are a frontline health or social care worker

You can book your appointment now via the NHS website
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/


**Please note you will need your NHS Number, Date of Birth and our Postcode (BL6 7AR).

Simply select Hootons Pharmacy from the list and then choose your appointment date and time.

Please ask a member of our team if you need any help booking your appointment.

Find out about NHS vaccination services, including how to book online, find a walk-in site and change your invitation preferences.

24/09/2025

The Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency confirm that taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Read more in their latest update.

➡️ https://www.gov.uk/government/news/mhra-confirms-taking-paracetamol-during-pregnancy-remains-safe-and-there-is-no-evidence-it-causes-autism-in-children

Taking paracetamol during pregnancy remains safe and there is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Find out more ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/paracetamol-for-adults/pregnancy-breastfeeding-and-fertility-while-taking-paracetamol-for-adults/

05/09/2025

Flu & Covid Vaccinations 2025 💉

Both vaccinations will be available here at Hootons Pharmacy, free of charge, from 1st October for patients who :

• are aged 65 or over (including those who will be 65 by 31 March 2026)
• have certain long-term health conditions
• are pregnant
• live in a care home
• are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive a carer's allowance
• live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• are a frontline health or social care worker

You can book your appointment now via the NHS website
www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/


Please note you will need your NHS Number, Date of Birth and our Postcode (BL6 7AR). Simply select Hootons Pharmacy from the list and then choose your appointment date and time.

Please ask a member of our team if you need any help booking your appointment.

Find out about NHS vaccination services, including how to book online, find a walk-in site and change your invitation preferences.

02/09/2025

All Covid and Flu Clinics will start on October 1st 2025.

Appointments are now open for booking at our pharmacy on

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

13/08/2025

This is your reminder to check your meds now.

Order you repeat medication by 15th August to avoid running out of your medicines over the bank holiday weekend.

You can use the NHS App to order your repeat prescriptions.

24/07/2025

🩺 Free Health Checks This Saturday at Toughsheet Community Stadium! ⚽

🗓 Saturday 26 July | 11:30am – 2:45pm
📍 Premiere Suite, Toughsheet Community Stadium
Burnden Way, BL6 6JW

Come along for FREE NHS health checks and advice on heart health and diabetes.

No appointment needed – just walk in!

Your health matters – do it for YOU! 🩵

16/07/2025

With the recent measles outbreak in Liverpool and the tragic death of a child at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, we are urging all parents to seek help immediately if your child shows any symptoms as listed below.

Measles is highly contagious and can lead to life-threatening complications like pneumonia and encephalitis. It’s not “just a rash.”

🔍 Know the signs and symptoms:

* High fever
* Cough
* Runny nose
* Red, watery eyes
* Small white spots inside the cheeks (Koplik spots)
* A blotchy red rash, usually starting on the face and spreading down the body

🚨 If you suspect measles:

* Do NOT go straight to A&E, your GP, pharmacy or walk-in clinic – call ahead or use NHS 111
* Isolate the person as much as possible – measles spreads through coughs and sneezes
* Seek urgent medical advice, especially if symptoms worsen

💉 Prevention is key – the MMR vaccine is safe, effective, and saves lives. No child should die from a preventable disease.

11/07/2025

With hot weather across the country this week, make sure you keep hydrated.

Dehydration means your body loses more fluids than you take in, children and older adults are more at risk.

If it's not treated, it can become a serious problem.
More info ➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/dehydration/

10/07/2025

We’re experiencing ongoing issues with our phone line and we may be unable to hear you when you call. Our service provider is aware and working to resolve the issue.

If this happens, we’ll let you know before ending the call.

If you are calling regarding a prescription please first check via your original method of ordering, that it has been approved by your GP and sent to the pharmacy. If the prescription was approved more than 2 full working days ago, call into the pharmacy in person as our technical issues may have also affected our collection text message service.

This is also a reminder that as from the 6th May, ALL repeat prescriptions requests must now be made 7 days before you run out of medication directly with your surgery. This is to allow 3-4 working days for your GP surgery to process and approve, and a further 2 working days for us to order in any necessary stock and get your prescription ready for collection.

If you have run out of medication, and your request was only sent in the last 2-3 days, you can now use the NHS 111 service via phone, or by using their website, to request an emergency supply of most items (please note this may not be possible for certain types of medication).

Thank you for your patience while we resolve this issue.