Fairmans Pharmacy

22/05/2026

May is Stroke Awareness month. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing signs of a stroke it is important to act FAST. Early action and medical intervention can help lessen the devastating impact a stroke can have.

FAST quickly identifies the three most common signs of stroke:

FACE WEAKNESS - Can the person smile? Has their mouth or eye drooped?
ARM WEAKNESS - Can the person raise both arms fully and keep them there?
SPEECH PROBLEMS - Can the person speak clearly and understand what you say? Is their speech slurred?
TIME TO CALL 999 - if you notice any of these signs of a stroke call 999 immediately.

21/05/2026

Insect bites are usually itchy and uncomfortable for a few days but if you experience pain, discharge, swelling or the skin around the bite is hot to touch it may be infected. Our Pharmacists can help patients aged 1 and over without a trip to your GP. Think Pharmacy first, visit your local Fairmans.

20/05/2026

Fairmans and our wonderful team are always coming up with ideas to improve our service offerings. This year we have opened ear clinics at three of our locations! If you have earache, hearing loss, tinnitus, dizziness, itchiness, discharge or feeling of fullness you could benefit from our ear wax removal service. By appointment only. Make an appointment now at:

Fairmans Newbiggin Hall: Unit 2 Trevelyan Drive, 0191 2869721
Fairmans Wallsend 22-24 High Street West 0191 2623522
Fairmans Whitley Bay 295 Whitley Road 0191 2525146

19/05/2026

Travel safely and visit our Travel Clinics at Benton Fairmans or Monkseaton Fairmans for all travel related vaccines.

- Dengue
- Men ACYM
- Japanese Encephalitis
- Cholera
- Tick Born Encephalitis
- Yellow Fever
- DPT (Diphtheria, Tetanus and polio)
- DPT + Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Typhoid
- Rabies

18/05/2026

This skin cancer awareness month make sure that you learn whats normal for your skin so that you can detect something abnormal early.

It’s Skin Cancer Awareness Month. To spot skin cancer early, it helps to know how your skin normally looks. That way, you'll notice any changes more easily.

Talk to your doctor if you notice any of these symptoms, or anything else unusual for you. In most cases, it won’t be cancer – but if it is, getting diagnosed early when treatment is more likely to be successful can make all the difference.

16/05/2026

One of our most frequently asked questions is if we are open on a Saturday and the answer is YES! All of our pharmacies are open six days per week serving their local communities.

15/05/2026

The incredible benefits of physical activity on mental health are well documented. Even a 10 minute walk outside can turn your day around thanks to those feel-good hormones our bodies release when we are active.

Reduce anxiety, stress and get better sleep by getting active this week to support your mental health. The free apps Couch to 5K and Active 10 from NHS are a great place to start with advice for all levels and all ages.

If you ever feel like you need support there are a number of free, confidential and anonymous services you can utilise:

CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (7 days, 5pm – Midnight) www.thecalmzone.net
Mind UK – 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri 9-6) www.mind.org.uk
Shout - Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7) www.giveusashout.org
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7) www.samaritans.org
Mental Health Foundation – www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Every Mind Matters - www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the nearest crisis resolution team.

14/05/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Week make yourself aware of the services available to you or share the information with a loved one so you have support when you need it most.

If you ever feel like you need support there are a number of free, confidential and anonymous services you can utilise:

CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (7 days, 5pm – Midnight) www.thecalmzone.net
Mind UK – 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri 9-6) www.mind.org.uk
Shout - Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7) www.giveusashout.org
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7) www.samaritans.org
Mental Health Foundation – www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Every Mind Matters - www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the nearest crisis resolution team.

13/05/2026

There are so many mental health resources available to you that provide information on mental health services, coping mechanisms, mental health news, helplines and more.

If you ever feel like you need support there are a number of free, confidential and anonymous services you can utilise:

CALM – Helpline 0800 58 58 58 (7 days, 5pm – Midnight) Website www.thecalmzone.net
Mind UK – Helpline 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri 9-6) Website www.mind.org.uk
Shout - Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7) Website www.giveusashout.org
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7) Website www.samaritans.org
Mental Health Foundation – Website www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Every Mind Matters - Website www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the nearest crisis resolution team.

12/05/2026

Mental Health Awareness this year is all about taking action! Action for yourself, for someone else or for us all. Real change comes when we take action. Today, focus on you. Do something for yourself that fills your cup so that you can help fill someone elses if they need.

If you ever feel like you need support there are a number of free, confidential and anonymous services you can utilise:

CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (7 days, 5pm – Midnight) www.thecalmzone.net
Mind UK – 0300 102 1234 (Mon-Fri 9-6) www.mind.org.uk
Shout - Text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 (24/7) www.giveusashout.org
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7) www.samaritans.org
Mental Health Foundation – www.mentalhealth.org.uk
Every Mind Matters - www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters

If you are thinking about ending your life, please call 999 or go to A&E and ask for the nearest crisis resolution team.

11/05/2026

It is Mental Health Awareness Week and this year’s theme is Action: for yourself, for someone else, for all of us. Mental health struggles affect everyone, whether dealing with mental health struggles personally or supporting a friend, family or someone in your community. Even small actions can help us feel hopeful and less powerless.

www.hubofhope.co.uk is the UK’s largest mental health support directory. If you are looking for a service within your local community or you want to support someone who is struggling, Hub of Hope can help.