Brunshaw Pharmacy

20/11/2025

Flu cases are higher than usual for this time of year. 🤧 Here are some things you can do to stop the spread.

Having a vaccine is still the best protection against flu. 🛡️

Read our blog post to find out if you are eligible for a free vaccination: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/09/01/your-guide-to-whos-eligible-for-the-autumn-2025-flu-vaccine/

19/11/2025

If your household income is less than £36,000 or if you are in receipt of a Means Tested Benefit you may be able to receive a Warm Homes Local Grant for FREE installation of:

✅ Air source heat pumps
✅ Solar panels
✅ External wall, underfloor and other insulation measures
✅ Replacement windows and doors for single glazed windows and wooden external doors
✅ LED lighting
✅ High heat retention storage heaters

The Warm Homes Local Grant is the government funded scheme available to people living in Burnley in properties with no mains gas central heating and an EPC rating of D, E, F or G.

Find out more here:
https://burnley.gov.uk/housing/home-upgrade-grant/

For more information on keeping well in winter click this link: https://burnleytogether.org.uk/keep-well-in-winter/



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16/11/2025

16/11/2025

Some NHS services will be affected due to strike action.

Please continue to attend your GP and dental appointments, unless you are contacted and told otherwise.

09/11/2025

Experts say this could be the worst flu season for a decade - here's why

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

04/11/2025

With Bonfire Night fast approaching, it’s important to know how to respond to burns.

Recognising whether a burn is superficial, partial thickness, or full thickness can help you provide the right first aid promptly. 💥

We hope everyone enjoys themselves whilst staying safe! If you see our volunteers, be sure to give them a wave! 👋

03/11/2025

Your pharmacist can provide treatment or some prescription medicine, if needed, for seven common conditions - without you seeing a GP.

Think pharmacy first and get seen by your local community pharmacy team.

26/10/2025

From October to March we can’t make enough vitamin D from sunlight, so to keep bones and muscles healthy, it’s best to take a daily 10 microgram supplement of vitamin D. You can get vitamin D from most pharmacies and retailers.

➡️ https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/vitamins-and-minerals/vitamin-d/

21/10/2025