Brunshaw Pharmacy

29/09/2025

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

29/09/2025

BOOK YOUR VACCINATIONS

We have our FLU, COVID and RSV vaccines.

BOOK ONLINE at the NHS website. You can book in for Covid and Flu and RSV jabs.

You can call the NHS Vaccine Booking Line on 119 to get booked in.

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/

Flu free for anyone over 65 or in the eligible categories,
Covid free for anyone over 75 or in the eligible categories and
RSV free for anyone aged 75 to 79.

We can administer both at the same time. (Flu and Covid or RSV and Covid)

Please book online: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/ or call 119.

**If you can not book online or via 119 then call the pharmacy on 01282 830979 on the day in the morning to see if we can accommodate you for the afternoon or to book you in for another day**

If you struggle on your feet and you can get to the pharmacy by car then we can come out to your car to administer the vaccine.

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

25/09/2025

Did you know most pharmacies can offer advice on a range of illnesses and provide treatment or prescription medicine for some conditions – without you seeing a GP?

Meet Damisola, a Community Pharmacist of 12 years, who works in a local pharmacy.

‘Some of my daily responsibilities include checking medicines are safe and correct for patients, as well as providing advice and treatment options for minor conditions such as coughs, sore throats, and sinusitis.’

This World Pharmacists Day, we're thanking Damisola, and all pharmacy teams across the country for your hard work caring for our communities and helping us stay well. 💙

24/09/2025

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/

23/09/2025

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

21/09/2025

This Sepsis Awareness Month, take 5 minutes to learn the signs of sepsis in adults and share with your loved ones — it could save a life!

Sepsis is a life-threatening condition, but early recognition often means it can be treated. Awareness saves lives.

Don't forget to head to our website to test your knowledge by playing Sepsis Savvy Shootout today 👇 https://sepsistrust.org/team-sepsis-savvy/



You can also find the signs of sepsis in children on our website: https://sepsistrust.org/about-sepsis/spotting-the-signs-of-sepsis/

20/09/2025

13/09/2025

Lancashire pharmacist Zahir Patel talks about how community pharmacies can support people to know their numbers, helping to avoid serious medical issues such...

11/09/2025

With unhealthy lifestyles and poor diet contributing to more young people in their 30s being diagnosed with high blood pressure, this year’s Know Your Numbers! week is urging all adults (of all ages) to make the time to check their blood pressure.

Find out how to get checked, understand what your numbers mean and how to manage your risk. Visit your local pharmacy.

10/09/2025

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day and we're spreading the message that it's ok to talk about su***de, in fact asking directly can help save a life. 💜

For advice on talking about su***de check out our website: https://bit.ly/4ge4qif

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09/09/2025

FREE cardiac health information videos are now available in various languages.