Burslem Pharmacy

12/11/2025

🤒 Illness is on the rise this time of year — but you don’t always need a GP.

With Pharmacy First, you can get advice and treatment for common conditions straight from your local pharmacy — no GP appointment needed ✅

They can help with:
• Earache
• Sore throat
• Sinusitis
• Impetigo
• Infected insect bites
• Shingles
• UTIs (women 16–64)

Fast, expert support close to home 💙

11/11/2025

🩺 High blood pressure can be silent—but serious.

Your local pharmacist can help you stay on top of it—with a free blood pressure check:

✅ Aged 40 or over
✅ Live in England
✅ No diagnosis of high blood pressure
✅ Haven’t had a BP check in the last 6 months

No appointment needed. Just pop in and ask!

We’ll check your numbers, offer advice, and refer you if needed.

Let’s keep your heart health in check 💙

10/11/2025

🛡️ Protect yourself and others this winter 🛡️

Flu season is here—and it's hitting harder than expected. Hospitals are seeing a rise in cases, especially among children and vulnerable adults. The best defence? Your flu vaccine.

💉 You’re eligible for a free NHS flu jab if you:

- Are aged 65 or over

- Have certain long-term health conditions (e.g. asthma, diabetes, heart disease)

- Are pregnant

- Live in a care home

- Are a carer or receive carer’s allowance

- Live with someone who has a weakened immune system

- Are a frontline health or social care worker

- Are a child aged 2–3 (children aged 4-16 can get theirs via their school programme or GP)

- Are morbidly obese

- Have a suppressed immune system

- Have chronic kidney or respiratory disease

- Have a learning disability

👶 Children, older adults, and those with health conditions are especially urged to get protected. 🏥 Help ease pressure on the NHS and keep your community safe.

Don’t wait. Book your flu jab today at our pharmacy.

Leading flu experts say they will not be surprised if this year's is the worst flu season for a decade.

10/11/2025

🚗💊 Free Prescription Delivery – Rain or Shine! 💊🚗

Looking after someone vulnerable, elderly, or housebound? Let us take one thing off your plate.

Our pharmacies offer FREE prescription delivery – so you can focus on what matters most. Whether you're a busy carer or supporting a loved one from afar, we’re here to help.

✅ Reliable, professional, and friendly drivers
✅ We deliver in any weather – come rain, snow, or sunshine
✅ Peace of mind that your loved one’s medication arrives safely and on time

💙 Supporting carers. Serving our community.

Ask in-store or give us a call to arrange your free delivery today.

07/11/2025

🛑🚭 Ready to Quit Smoking? We’re Here to Help. Stopping smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, your future—and your wallet.

💙 Ongoing support from your local pharmacy If you're leaving hospital and want to quit, you can choose a pharmacy that suits you best. We’ll be in touch to arrange a convenient appointment—face-to-face, by phone, or video call.

✅ Trained staff ✅ Flexible hours ✅ Personalised care ✅ Free NHS support

📞 Haven’t heard from us within 5 days? Call your chosen pharmacy directly—we’re ready when you are.

🔗 Learn more: nhs.uk/live-well/quit-smoking/nhs-stop-smoking-services-help-you-quit nhs.uk/conditions/stop-smoking-treatments

💚 Let’s take the first step together.

06/11/2025

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

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

Book now : https://www.nhs.uk/.../vaccination.../book-flu-vaccination/

04/11/2025

💊 Need the pill or emergency contraception?

Your local Community pharmacy can help.

You can now book a confidential consultation with our pharmacy to discuss:

- Emergency contraception
- A supply of the contraceptive pill

No need to visit your GP or a sexual health clinic.
✅ Free ✅ Private ✅ Convenient

📍 Find out more: www.england.nhs.uk/pharmacycontraception

03/11/2025

🟢 MY SINUSES ARE PAINFUL? YOUR PHARMACY CAN HELP.
This winter, don’t wait for a GP appointment—your local pharmacy is ready to help with sinusitis and more.

💊 Pharmacy First offers expert advice and treatment, including prescription medicine for sinusitis (age 12+).

🏥 No need to book. Just walk in.
✅ Available at your local Community Pharmacy.

📍 Think pharmacy first. Fast, friendly, and right around the corner.

31/10/2025

Have you booked your free NHS flu vaccination? 💉

Flu will often get better on its own, but it can make some people seriously ill.

It's important to get the flu vaccine if you're advised to.

Check if you’re eligible and book online or via the NHS App

30/10/2025

👀 Need the morning after pill?

From 29th October, you are able to grab it for free at pharmacies across England – no GP appointment needed 🙌

Just pop into our pharmacy and we'll help you out.
Quick, easy and totally confidential.

30/10/2025

FREE COVID TESTS AT YOUR PHARMACY 💙

Are you eligible for COVID-19 treatments? You may also be entitled to FREE lateral flow tests from your local pharmacy.

📌 If you're visiting us for your flu or COVID vaccination, it's the perfect time to ask about your FREE test kits.

✅ Eligible groups include:
• People with certain cancers or blood disorders
• Organ transplant recipients
• Those with severe respiratory, liver, kidney, or neurological conditions
• Individuals with Down’s syndrome or immunodeficiencies
• Patients on immunosuppressive treatments

📄 Full eligibility list available in-store or view online
https://cpe.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/LFD-service-eligible-patients-May-2025.pdf

Let’s stay protected this winter—get vaccinated and pick up your free tests in one visit!

29/10/2025

🧣❄️ Winter can be tough—but with a few simple steps, we can help keep loved ones with dementia safe and warm.

Here are 6 practical ways to protect their wellbeing this season:

✅ Set thermostats & timers
✅ Join the Priority Services Register -https://www.thepsr.co.uk/
✅ Call the Alzheimer's Society Dementia Support Line
☎ 0333 150 3456
✅ Service your boiler early
✅ Fit & test carbon monoxide alarms
✅ Close curtains & block draughts

Let’s make winter safer, together. 💙