Wicker Pharmacy

21/01/2026

On this day in 1952 we opened our doors for the first time. We have opened them every day since.

Thank you to all our staff who have worked so hard (often at unsociable times) to make this happen and to all our patients who continue to come to our pharmacy and brighten our day.

Here’s a copy of the press coverage in chemist and druggist magazine from 1952 . 🎂

25/12/2025

Happy Christmas. If you need us today we are open Christmas Day 1pm to 5pm , and 10am to 8pm on Boxing Day.

24/12/2025

💚 Support is always available – you are not alone 💚

The festive season can be a difficult time for many people. Whether you’re struggling with your mental health, money worries, loneliness, bereavement or family challenges - there is help available 24/7.

Below are national helplines offering free, confidential advice and someone to talk to this winter ⬇️

Samaritans – 24/7 listening support
📞 116 123 (free) | ✉️ jo@samaritans.org | 🌐 samaritans.org

Shout – 24/7 crisis text support
💬 Text SHOUT to 85258 | 🌐 giveusashout.org

Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) – su***de prevention and support
📞 0800 58 58 58 (5pm–midnight daily) | 🌐 thecalmzone.net

Combat Stress – support for veterans
📞 0800 1381 619 (24/7) | 🌐 combatstress.org.uk

The Compassionate Friends – for bereaved families
📞 0345 123 2304 (10am–4pm & 7–10pm daily) | 🌐 tcf.org.uk

Cruse Bereavement Support – help after a loss
📞 0808 808 1677 | 🌐 cruse.org.uk

Survivors of Bereavement by Su***de (SOBS)
📞 0300 111 5065 | ✉️ support@uksobs.org | 🌐 uk-sobs.org.uk

Age UK (England)
📞 0800 678 1602 (8am–7pm daily) | 🌐 ageuk.org.uk

The Silver Line – for anyone aged 55+
📞 0800 4 70 80 90 (24/7) | 🌐 thesilverline.org.uk

Beat Eating Disorders

📞 0808 801 0677 (England) | 📞 0808 801 0433 (Wales)
🕒 Mon–Fri, 3pm–8pm | 🌐 beateatingdisorders.org.uk

National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge)
📞 0808 2000 247 (24/7) | 🌐 nationaldahelpline.org.uk

Men’s Advice Line
📞 0808 801 0327 (Mon–Fri, 10am–5pm) | 🌐 mensadviceline.org.uk

LGBT Foundation
📞 0345 3 30 30 30 | 🌐 lgbt.foundation
🕒 10am–10pm, every day

The Trussell Trust (Foodbanks)
📞 0808 208 2138 | 🌐 trusselltrust.org

NHS 111 (England) – urgent mental health or medical advice
📞 111 | Text relay: 18001 111 | 🌐 111.nhs.uk

Please share this post to help others find the right support this winter.

💚 No one should face things alone — help is just a call or message away.

26/11/2025

21/10/2025

The phones are working again but we’re getting quite a few calls so we’re sorry if it takes a bit of time for us to answer. Keep trying we will be able to answer eventually. We’re really sorry for the inconvenience.

21/10/2025

We’ve been impacted by an internet outage today so our phone system can not receive incoming calls. If you would like us to call you back we will be checking our emails every 5 minutes until the phone system works again. If you would like a call back drop an email with your name and phone number to pharmacy@wicker.co.uk .☎️

07/09/2025

Thank you and lick of paint fest. The building looks spectacular.

07/09/2025

🤒 Is My Child Too Ill for School?

Sniffles or something more serious? It’s not always easy to tell when your child should stay home or head to class.

The NHS has clear guidance to help you decide – and to protect other children from spreading illness.

📌 Check the advice here:https://patient.info/news-and-features/when-is-your-child-too-sick-to-go-to-school?utm_source=MSMS

Let’s keep everyone healthy this term!

03/09/2025

👅POSTER DROP!👅
We’re buzzing to finally reveal the full programme for the very first Lick of Paint festival!

The festival will be on the 6th & 7th September across Sheffield starting at 10am – late!

Expect:
🎨 Graffiti battles & mural workshops
♻️ Upcycling & sustainability talks
🎬 Film screenings
📚 Book signings & artist talks
🖼 Huge art installations + special projects
… and so much more!

Keep your eyes peeled, these posters will be popping up around the city over the next few days

And this is just the beginning!
In the run-up we’ll be spotlighting the artists, workshops, and how you can get involved.

Sheffield, get ready for a weekend of colour, creativity & community!

28/08/2025

Happy Retirement Peter. It was a pleasure to work with you for almost 3 decades!

This week we say farewell to Peter Mallaband, who is retiring after working as a Service Engineer in the store since 1997.

Over 28 years, Peter has become a trusted, friendly and reliable support to so many - often seen just as much as a friend as an engineer. This was clear today, as former colleagues, employers, and customers came by to wish him well.

We’re truly grateful for Peter’s dedication and expertise over the years and we wish him a very happy and well-earned retirement!

28/08/2025

Looking forward to this and a sparkly new wall.

👅POSTER DROP!👅
We’re buzzing to finally reveal the full programme for the very first Lick of Paint festival!

The festival will be on the 6th & 7th September across Sheffield starting at 10am – late!

Expect:
🎨 Graffiti battles & mural workshops
♻️ Upcycling & sustainability talks
🎬 Film screenings
📚 Book signings & artist talks
🖼 Huge art installations + special projects
… and so much more!

Keep your eyes peeled, these posters will be popping up around the city over the next few days

And this is just the beginning!
In the run-up we’ll be spotlighting the artists, workshops, and how you can get involved.

Sheffield, get ready for a weekend of colour, creativity & community!

04/06/2025

Our phones and network systems are now back fully operational - thank you everyone for your patience and understanding.