Benjamin Pharmacy

25/07/2025

⏰ DON'T FORGET TO COLLECT YOUR MEDS ⏰

If you’ve received a text from us recently, your medication is now ready.
Please collect it within the next 3 working days to avoid delays in your treatment.

💊 Why it matters:

- Timely collection keeps your treatment plan on track

- It helps us monitor your progress effectively
- Avoids unnecessary waste of NHS resources
- Supports others by keeping the system flowing smoothly

Let’s work together to keep our community healthy and thriving.

Please collect your meds on time. We're counting on you.

📍 Your local pharmacy. Always here for you.

24/07/2025

🚨 Resident doctors will be on strike from 7am Friday 25 July until 7am Wednesday 30 July.

The NHS will be under extra pressure during this time. You can help by using services wisely to ensure emergency care is available for those who need it most.

💊 Did you know? Your local community pharmacy can help with a range of minor conditions through the Pharmacy First service — no GP appointment needed!

👉 For non-urgent health concerns, use NHS 111 online
🏥 Only call 999 for serious or life-threatening emergencies

Thank you for supporting the NHS during this period. 🙏

ℹ️ More info: https://orlo.uk/9cwPK

24/07/2025

🍼 A strong start begins with the right support.

Breastfeeding is one of the best ways to give your baby a healthy beginning — and your local pharmacy team is here to help every step of the way. 🤱💙

✅ Breastfeeding builds a strong bond between mum and baby
✅ It’s packed with everything your baby needs in the first 6 months
✅ It helps fight illness and infection naturally

Whether you're a new mum or planning ahead, we can point you to trusted resources like the NHS Breastfeeding Friend, helpline support, and advice from midwives and health visitors.

Let’s give our little ones the best start in life. 🌱 Come in for a friendly chat or reach out for guidance today.

🔎 For more info, just search "Start for Life" or scan the QR at your local branch! 📞 Prefer to talk? Call the Breastfeeding Helpline at 0300 100 0212 — open every day from 9:30 AM to 9:30 PM.

23/07/2025

🌡️ UTIs on the Rise This Summer? Skip the GP — Your Pharmacy Can Help! 💧

Did you know community pharmacies can treat urinary tract infections without a GP appointment? With summer heat contributing to dehydration and more UTI symptoms, accessible care matters more than ever.

Here’s how your pharmacy can support you:

✅ Fast, walk-in access to treatment (including antibiotics if needed)
✅ Expert advice from your pharmacy team
✅ No need to book a GP appointment

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or just want to stay informed, pop in and speak to your pharmacy team today. We're here to help — right on your high street! 🏥🌞

📌 Look out for the Pharmacy First graphic in our community pharmacy window and share this message with others.

22/07/2025

🌟 Get Kids Moving This Summer with Joe Wicks' New Animated Series — Activate! 🌟

Looking for a fun, free way to get the little ones active over the holidays? 💪🎶 Activate is here!

This brilliant new animated series by fitness legend Joe Wicks features 5-minute energetic episodes designed to get children moving — whether at home, in school, or summer clubs. Think dancing, jumping, stretching… and lots of smiling!

🎥 Stream Activate FREE on The Body Coach YouTube channel

https://www.youtube.com/

✅ Backed by UK government departments 👟 Perfect for families, teachers & group leaders

Let’s swap screen slouching for screen bouncing! 🕺💃

21/07/2025

🚨 Big changes are coming to the NHS!

The new 10-Year Health Plan for England will:

✅ Bring more care into communities with new local health centres
📱 Make the NHS App your go-to for appointments, prescriptions & advice
🤖 Use AI, robotics & tech to cut wait times and ease staff pressure
🩺 Focus more on prevention – from mental health to diabetes and cancer
👩‍⚕️ Expand NHS staff training and recruitment across the board
It’s a bold vision — but real change will take time and teamwork.

Learn more here:
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/68664082e6557c544c74db82/10-year-health-plan-for-england-easy-read.pdf

17/07/2025

🛑 Measles Cases Are Rising in the UK —
Protect Your Family Now 🛑

Measles isn’t just a childhood illness — it’s a highly contagious virus that can cause serious complications like pneumonia, brain swelling (encephalitis), and even death.

💉 The MMR vaccine (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) is safe, effective, and FREE on the NHS. Two doses offer 99% protection against measles. It’s never too late to catch up — adults and older children can still get vaccinated.

✅ Check your records and book your MMR vaccine today:
🔗 NHS MMR Vaccine Information
🔗 UKHSA Measles Dashboard
🔗 GOV.UK Measles Epidemiology Report

🌍 With summer holidays underway, unvaccinated children are at higher risk of catching measles abroad and bringing it home.
Let’s protect our communities — especially babies, immunocompromised individuals, and those who can’t be vaccinated.

📣 Share this post to spread awareness. Vaccines save lives.
Let’s stop measles in its tracks.

16/07/2025

🩺 Blood Pressure: The Silent Killer You Can’t Afford to Ignore ❗

High or low blood pressure often comes with no warning signs — but behind the silence, it can be doing real damage.

That’s why it’s so important to know your numbers — and now it’s easy and FREE at your local community pharmacy.

🏥 Your community pharmacist can check your blood pressure quickly, safely, and without an appointment — giving you peace of mind or an early heads-up.

Don’t wait for symptoms. Catch problems early.

📍 Visit your local pharmacy and get your FREE blood pressure check today.

15/07/2025

Is your little one struggling with an earache that just won’t go away? 👂🏾

Skip the wait for a GP—your local community pharmacy can help!
Children aged 1 year and over can now receive treatment or prescription medicine directly from your pharmacist. 👨🏾‍⚕️

Fast, accessible, and hassle-free care.

➡️ Find out more: https://orlo.uk/0vnv2

14/07/2025

📱 Do more in seconds with the NHS App!

The NHS App is your go-to for fast, secure access to trusted healthcare services—right from your phone. If you're 13 or over and registered with an NHS GP in England, you can:

✨ Book GP appointments
🧾 Order repeat prescriptions
🔍 Check symptoms and get advice
🗂 View your medical records
💉 Access your COVID-19 vaccination status
💬 Get messages from your GP surgery

It’s simple, safe, and puts you in control.
Start using it today ➡️ https://orlo.uk/kDEFZ

13/07/2025

11/07/2025

☀️ Hot Weather Continues Across the UK – Stay Safe & Supported 🏡

As the sun blazes on, it’s more important than ever to look after your health and wellbeing. Simple home tips can make all the difference:

🌞 Close blinds and curtains on windows exposed to direct sunlight

🪟 Open windows (if safe) when it's cooler outside than in

🛋️ Move to the coolest part of your home and stay hydrated

Feeling unwell in the heat? Don’t wait. Visit your local pharmacy through Pharmacy First for fast, expert advice on minor ailments—no appointment needed. From headaches and sunburn to dehydration and heat rash, we’re here to help.

📲 More advice to keep cool: https://orlo.uk/345eq

Let’s keep our community cool, safe, and well-informed 💬