Outwood Pharmacy

13/08/2025

It's been hot, hot, hot in Outwood today! 🌞

Below is some helpful information from the NHS sharing how to keep safe and well during periods of high temperatures - particularly if you or someone you know is vulnerable!

If you have any questions or concerns about keeping yourself and others safe during the heat, or if you need any advice on sunburn, dehydration, or other potential sun-related illnesses - please pop in and see us! 🙂

A yellow and amber heat alert has been issued across parts of England today. Remember that vulnerable people are more at risk from higher temperatures.

Keep hydrated, remember your sunscreen, and visit the NHS website for helpful advice.

☀️ https://nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

31/07/2025

Last week, the team celebrated the annual awareness day.

As a reminder, support is available from the Samaritans by phone, email, letter, and even by online messaging.

To find out more information on how to contact them and how they can support you, please visit their website: https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/

24/07/2025

Please be aware that there is some strike action happening in the local area between Friday 25th July and Wednesday 30th July. If this affects any of your upcoming appointments you will be contacted directly.
The usual urgent-care and emergency services will be available on 111 and 999, and pharmacies and doctors surgeries are available to help with minor ailments. Please see the link below for more information on the strike action.

https://www.wakefielddistricthcp.co.uk/news-blog/article/get-the-help-you-need-during-the-resident-doctors-strike/

23/07/2025

Tomorrow, 24th of July is – a chance to remind people that if you're finding life tough, are there to listen 24/7 💚

For more information, please visit:
https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help/

14/07/2025

Who else is enjoying the warm weather? 🌞🙋‍♀️

Whilst we all enjoy the sunshine, it's important to remember how to stay safe in summer:

1. Keep out of the heat if you can. If you have to go outside, stay in the shade especially between 11am and 3pm, wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes, and avoid exercise or activity that makes you hotter.
2. Cool yourself down. Have cold food and drinks, avoid alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks, and have a cool shower or put cool water on your skin or clothes.
3. Sunburn increases your risk of skin cancer. Sunburn does not just happen on holiday or when the sun is visibly bright. You can burn in the UK, even when it's cloudy.

We have everything you might need to look after your health this summer, pop in to store to find out more ☀️

10/06/2025

10/06/2025

REMINDER! 💉💉💉

The Covid-19 Spring Vaccination campaign ends on the 17th of June. This means that from the 18th onwards, we will no longer be able to provide Covid-19 vaccinations at the pharmacy.

If you are over the age of 75, or over 18 and immunocompromised - you are eligible. We will be providing walk-in vaccinations every day 10am-4pm up until the end of the campaign, in order to offer as many people as possible the vaccine. If you are interested, just pop into the pharmacy, or give us a call and let a member of the team know you'd like to be vaccinated! 💉

15/05/2025

Today the team at Outwood Pharmacy are taking part in for Mental Health Awareness week!

If you need help and support with your mental health please visit the NHS website on https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/ or the organisers of Wear It Green at https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/ 💚

12/05/2025

This Mental Health Awareness Week is all about celebrating community, and how it supports our mental health and wellbeing. Communities connect, support, and give us a sense of belonging and purpose. From local to global, online to in-person, we all need community. Thank you to our wonderful patients for being part of ours!

09/05/2025

Just a reminder that we are offering walk in covid vaccinations between 10am and 5pm Monday to Friday! 💉

06/05/2025

The pollen count is due to be high over the coming weeks meaning you may experience more hay fever symptoms. 🤧

Pop in and see us for help and advice on how you can manage your symptoms, and discuss which treatments will work for you!

30/04/2025

We have had a Belarus driving licence found in the shop. If this could be yours or somebody you know please come down and collect it/let them know, we have kept it safe for you! 🚗