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23/01/2026

Kindness costs nothing ❤️

21/01/2026

“How are you feeling?”
Use this common greeting to check in with yourself and others by having a meaningful mental health check-in.

Opening up and talking to someone you trust can really help.

Find out how to prioritise your mental health using the ‘Take 5 steps to wellbeing’ and how you can support someone with their mental health: www.MindingYourHead.info

20/01/2026

🤍 Parkinson's disease is a condition in which parts of the brain become progressively damaged over many years.

The main symptoms of Parkinson's disease are:
• involuntary shaking of particular parts of the body (tremor)
• slow movement
• stiff and inflexible muscles

A person with Parkinson's disease can also experience a wide range of other physical and psychological symptoms, these include:
• depression and anxiety
• balance problems (this may increase the chances of a fall)
• loss of sense of smell (anosmia)
• problems sleeping (insomnia)
• memory problems

🤍 See a GP if you're concerned that you may have symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
They'll ask about the problems you're experiencing and may refer you to a specialist for further tests.

🤍 Parkinson disease usually occurs in older people, but younger people can also be affected. Men are affected more often than women.

🤍 The cause of the disease is unknown but people with a family history of the disease have a higher risk. Exposure to air pollution, pesticides and solvents may increase risk.

19/01/2026

Bringing a loved one home from the hospital? 🏥

There are some simple steps you can take to support them -

Please help ensure:
💊 They have prescription medicines available
🚰 They have enough to eat and drink
⚠️ There are no trip hazards
🏠 Their house is adequately heated and that they have clean bedding
❤️ They have emotional support
❓They know who to contact if they need help
📱 If they need urgent medical help but aren't sure where to go, they use NHS 111

If you’re not able to care for them, and/or need help to do so, then you have a right to a carer’s assessment to have your needs considered too.
• www.nhs.uk/social-care-and-support/support-and-benefits-for-carers/carer-assessments/

For more information and support visit ⬇️
• www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/hospitals/going-into-hospital/being-discharged-from-hospital

• www.ageni.org/information-advice/health-wellbeing/health-services/leaving-hospital

18/01/2026

Know the common symptoms of a heart attack and stroke.

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical care immediately ⬇️

15/01/2026

A question we get asked a lot ⬇️

Joining Ballysillan Pharmacy is easy -
🔵 Simply ask the GP surgery to nominate Ballysillan Pharmacy to collect your prescriptions.
(We collect daily from a large number of local GP surgeries)

If you would like any help getting this set up -
Send us a message, give us a call or call in and speak to one of our staff :
📞 028 9039 1922
⌨️ ballysillanpharmacy@hotmail.co.uk

For more information on the services we offer visit our website :
🔵 www.ballysillanpharmacy.com

Please feel free to share this with anyone who may benefit from our great service 👍🏻

13/01/2026

Did you know that your liver performs over 500 essential functions to keep you alive? 😲

As one of the most powerful organs in your body, it deserves our attention—especially this month. January marks Month, a nationwide campaign by the British Liver Trust to raise awareness about liver disease.

Unfortunately, liver disease rates are on the rise in the UK, with 3 major preventable causes: alcohol consumption, obesity and viral hepatitis.

Here are 3 simple actions you can take in 2026 to help protect your liver ⬇️
🍻 Cut back on alcohol by sticking to recommended consumption guidelines
🥗 Fuel your body with a balanced diet and stay active
💉 Know your risks for viral hepatitis and get tested or vaccinated if needed

Learn more about keeping your liver healthy by visiting the British Liver Trust website ⬇️
https://britishlivertrust.org.uk/information-and-support/love-your-liver

11/01/2026

High blood sugar doesn’t start overnight; it slowly builds through daily habits we often overlook.

Here are some common routines that quietly push sugar levels up:
❌ Skipping breakfast forces your body to release stress hormones that raise blood sugar.
❌ Frequent sugary snacks and drinks, biscuits, pastries, energy drinks, add up faster than you think.
❌ Eating late at night keeps sugar circulating longer because the body slows down.
❌ Sitting for long hours reduces how well your body uses insulin, increasing sugar levels.
❌ Chronic stress triggers hormones that push sugar higher, even without food.
❌ Poor sleep increases cravings and affects sugar control.
❌ Taking too much of “healthy carbs” like rice, bread, swallow, or yam can silently spike your levels.

✅ Small daily changes can make a big difference. Protect your blood sugar, your future self will thank you ❤️

09/01/2026

Thank you to our amazing customers for keeping us so busy!🎁

We are so grateful that you continue to put your trust in us to look after your healthcare needs and prescriptions.

Normal opening hours:
Monday - Friday : 9am~6pm
Saturday : 9am~1pm

For more information on our services visit :
https://ballysillanpharmacy.com/

07/01/2026

🚨 The adverse weather has impacted some of our blood donation sessions. We urgently need O Negative and B Negative donors to come donate and help us get the stock back to a level that allows our Hospitals to continue to save lives. 🩸

Please book an appointment to give blood today, tomorrow or any day this week at any of our session or at our HQ, Belfast City Hospital. 📍

👉 Walk-ins will be accepted where possible, but booking ahead helps us best manage our blood stocks. Please book now at: https://nibts.hscni.net/online-booking-for-blood-donation-appointments/

06/01/2026

If you’re feeling under the weather, your local pharmacist can help with minor illnesses such as sore throats, coughs and colds.

No appointment needed, just pop in and get expert advice and treatment.

04/01/2026

🔴 High blood pressure (also called hypertension) can lead to serious problems like heart attacks or strokes.
If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as your brain, kidneys and eyes.

Many people have high blood pressure without realising it. There are some symptoms to look out for:
🔴 headaches
🔴 blurred vision
🔴 chest pain
🔴dizziness
🔴 breathing difficulty
🔴 nose bleeds
🔴 tiredness
🔴 swollen ankles
🔴 irregular hearbeat

The only way to find out if you have high blood pressure is to get your blood pressure checked.

✅ Make an appointment at your GP surgery to get your blood pressure checked if you are worried.

✅ Lifestyle changes and blood pressure medicines can make a difference and help you stay healthy.

For more information on high blood pressure visit ⬇️
www.nhs.uk/conditions/high-blood-pressure

www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-blood-pressure

Address

697 Old Park Road
Belfast
BT146QY

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 6pm
Tuesday	9am - 6pm
Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
Saturday	9am - 1pm

Website

http://www.ballysillanpharmacy.com/

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