How Swimming and Holiday Travel Can Lead to Blocked Ears—and When to Seek Ear Wax Removal Summer holidays often mean more swimming, flights and time spent outdoors. These activities can make existing earwax feel more troublesome, or cause symptoms that [...]

Travel Vaccinations and Health Advice: How to Prepare for an Overseas Trip Whether you are escaping the winter, planning a spring city break or looking forward to a summer holiday, preparing for your health can make your trip more comfortable [...]

Medical Cannabis Consultations: What to Expect Before Discussing Eligibility and Treatment Options Medical cannabis consultations provide an opportunity to discuss whether cannabis-based treatment may be appropriate for your symptoms and medical history. In the UK, medical cannabis is a prescription-only [...]

How a Pharmacy Weight Management Service Supports Safe, Sustainable Weight Loss Managing your weight is not simply a matter of willpower. Appetite, routine, sleep, stress, medical conditions and medicines can all influence weight, while busy lifestyles may make healthy choices [...]

COVID Testing and Treatment Advice: When a Pharmacy Appointment May Help COVID-19 can cause symptoms ranging from a mild cough and tiredness to serious breathing difficulties. Although many people recover at home, testing and timely advice can be especially helpful [...]

Confidential Sexual Health Support at the Pharmacy: When to Seek Advice, Testing or Treatment Sexual health is an important part of overall wellbeing, but it can sometimes feel difficult to discuss. You may be worried about symptoms, unsure whether you [...]

Blocked Ears This Summer? When Ear Wax Removal May Help After Swimming, Flying or Using Earbuds A blocked ear can be especially frustrating during summer. You may notice muffled hearing after swimming, a feeling of pressure during or after a [...]

Pharmacy First: Common Conditions Your Local Pharmacist May Be Able to Treat Without a GP Appointment When you feel unwell, getting timely advice can make a real difference. Pharmacy First is an NHS service designed to help patients in England [...]

Travel Health Checklist: Vaccines, Malaria Advice and Medicines to Arrange Before Your Summer Trip A summer holiday should be a chance to relax, explore and enjoy a change of scenery. Whether you are planning a family beach break, a backpacking [...]