Hooton’s Pharmacy Horwich

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! 🩵