Barnards Green Pharmacy

30/08/2024

For the first time, anyone in a mental health crisis can now call 111 and receive support from trained mental health professionals.

The 24/7 service is available for all ages, including children, providing vital help through a single phone line. 📞

For more information, check out the link below 👇
https://www.england.nhs.uk/2024/08/nhs-111-offering-crisis-mental-health-support-for-the-first-time/

NHS England

23/08/2024

Do you have a sore throat? 😷
Blocked sinuses 👃
Feeling like you have an earache? 👂
Maybe you’re developing a possible UTI? 🩲
Have you developed a skin rash that could potentially be Shingles or Impetigo? 🦠
Have you recently been on holiday or sat in the garden in the warm weather ☀️ and had an insect bite 🦟

All these conditions can now be treated by your local Pharmacy. There is no need for a GP appointment - your Pharmacy can provide you with the necessary treatment, including antibiotics or antiviral medication, without a visit to your doctor.

No appointment necessary.
*Normal prescription charges apply.

19/08/2024

⏰ Plan ahead this Bank Holiday Weekend and order & collect any prescriptions you need in advance! ⏰

31/07/2024

All of our Pharmacies offer the Pharmacy First Service.

Your local pharmacy can now supply prescription-only treatment, if they believe you need it, for the following conditions:

Sinusitis (for patients aged 12 years and over only)
Sore throat (aged 5+)
Earache (aged 1 year-17)
Infected insect bite (aged 1 year+)
Impetigo (aged 18 years+)
Shingles (aged 18 years+)
Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (women aged 16 to 64)

No need for an appointment, just walk in and speak to our qualified Pharmacists.

The new Pharmacy First scheme enables your local pharmacy to treat some common conditions with prescription-only medicines, without you visiting your GP. Find out everything you need to know.

10/07/2024

12/06/2024

Do you know about Pharmacy First?

Pharmacy First enables community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP

Watch the video below for more details and next time you have one of the seven listed ailments & require medical advice and/or prescription medication, remember

This animation explaining how the Pharmacy First service works, highlighting the seven conditions and the eligible age ranges within the clinical pathways co...

11/06/2024

There has been an increase in E. coli cases across the UK in recent weeks which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting.

Find out what to do if you have symptoms and when to seek medical advice if you need it:

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/diarrhoea-and-vomiting

29/04/2024

The Pharmacy First Service allows community pharmacists to supply prescription-only medicines, including antibiotics and antivirals, where clinically appropriate, to treat seven common health conditions without the need to visit a GP.

By reducing the number of patients with common conditions,
Pharmacy First aims to free up 10 million GP appointments a year, by next winter for more complex diagnosis.

So, don't suffer in silence and put off getting prescribed treatment and professional healthcare advice, for the sake of not being able to visit your GP.

Remember "Pharmacy First"!!!

24/04/2024

Adults who are 40 years old or over, who do not have a current diagnosis of hypertension, are eligible for a free blood pressure check at our Pharmacy everyday that we are open.

High blood pressure can go undetected for years until it causes a heart attack, stroke, or death.

Take advantage of this opportunity to check the health of your heart ♥️🩺
No appointment necessary

17/04/2024

COVID-19 lateral flow tests are supplied free of charge by our community pharmacies as part of an advanced service for eligible patients.

We provide a walk-in service for patients aged over 12 years who are at risk of becoming seriously ill from COVID-19.

Eligibility criteria for free tests is available here:
https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ta878/chapter/5-Supporting-information-on-risk-factors-for-progression-to-severe-COVID19

Pharmacists will confirm a patient’s eligibility for the tests by seeing their NHS letter or having a discussion with the patient (or their representative) about the patient’s medical history; or referring to the pharmacy’s clinical records if the pharmacy has previously seen and made a record of having seen a copy of the patient’s NHS letter.

We are here to support our eligible, at-risk patients and provide access to a service no longer available via GOV.UK or NHS 119.

16/04/2024

11/04/2024

🛑 Please show your support by signing this petition ✍️ Government funding is necessary for the survival of your community Pharmacy.

The harsh reality is that without immediate financial support, countless local pharmacies will be forced to close their doors permanently.

I hope you’ll agree that’s unthinkable when so many people are struggling to see their GPs and the NHS is under massive pressure.

Every local pharmacy closure is a blow to the local community who depend on its vital services.

It also increases pressure on the pharmacies that manage to remain afloat despite chronic underfunding.

And what’s so frustrating is that given the proper funding, local pharmacies could do so much more for patients, thereby reducing the overall pressure on the NHS.

Every day counts. With 8 pharmacies closing their doors every week, the clock is ticking, and the survival of our local pharmacies hangs in the balance. This may be the last chance to before a General Election.

Join my fight to save our local pharmacies