Brutons Pharmacy Oakeswell

27/10/2025

⏰ 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.

24/10/2025

🩺 Free Blood Pressure Checks – Walk In Today! 🩺

Your local community pharmacy is offering free BP checks—quick, easy, and no appointment needed.

Your results will be explained and shared with your GP if needed.
It only takes a few minutes—and could make a big difference.

📍 Pop in and take control of your health.

23/10/2025

🎀 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month 🎀

Early detection saves lives. This October, we stand together to raise awareness, support those affected, and promote regular screenings.

💗 Know the signs 💗 Book your mammogram 💗 Wear pink to show support

Let’s make noise for the silent fighters. Share this post, tag a friend, and help spread the word.

https://youtu.be/NKhIvufyji0

There is more than just a lump! Learn about the 12 signs of breast cancer, how to do self-exams and more with our Know Your Lemons app.

22/10/2025

Need healthcare advice? 👩‍⚕️💊🩺🌡

Access support and NHS medicines for seven common health
conditions directly from your local pharmacy through the Pharmacy First service.

Your local pharmacist is an expert in medicines and managing minor illnesses.
Where additional support is needed, you'll be directed to your GP or A&E.
Ask your local pharmacist for help through the Pharmacy First service.

21/10/2025

💊 Free NHS Prescriptions — Are You Eligible? If you have certain medical conditions, you could qualify for free NHS prescriptions with a valid medical exemption certificate.

Check your eligibility and apply here: ➡️ nhsbsa.nhs.uk/medex

20/10/2025

🩺 Your NHS, in your pocket.

📲 Download the NHS App today and take control of your health — anytime, anywhere.

✅ Order repeat prescriptions
✅ View your GP records securely
✅ Book and manage appointments
✅ Get health advice tailored to you
✅ Receive messages from your practice
✅ Access COVID and vaccination info

No queues. No waiting on hold. Just fast, secure access to your NHS services — all from your phone.

🔒 Safe. Free. Easy to use.
💙 Join millions already using the NHS App to stay informed and empowered.
📥 Search “NHS App” in your app store and download today!

19/10/2025

National Pharmacy Week (Oct 19–25, 2025)

💊 National Pharmacy Week 2025: Celebrating the Heart of Healthcare

💚 From life-saving advice to medication safety, pharmacists and technicians are the unsung heroes of patient care.

This week, we honour the precision, compassion, and expertise that drive better health outcomes every day—in hospitals, clinics, and right here in our community pharmacy.

👏 To our pharmacy team: thank you for your tireless commitment to safe, effective care.
📣 To our patients: your health is our mission, and we’re proud to be part of your journey.

Let’s raise awareness, show appreciation, and keep pushing for excellence in every prescription, every conversation, every moment.

17/10/2025

Did you know, children aged 2 and 3 years old can now get a free NHS at your local pharmacy?

Get an appointment that works for you!

Ask our team, book online - https://www.nhs.uk/.../vaccination.../book-flu-vaccination/ or in the NHS App now.

16/10/2025

🚽 Don’t put it off — it could save your life. If you're aged 50 to 74, the NHS will automatically send you a bowel cancer screening test. It’s quick, discreet, and done at home.

🧠 Catching bowel cancer early means treatment is more likely to work — and your chances of staying healthy are much higher.

📬 When your kit arrives, complete it. Send it back.
It’s one small step that could make a big difference.

➡️ Learn more: https://orlo.uk/LL1yO

15/10/2025

💙 Think Pharmacy First 💙

Your local pharmacy can now help with common health conditions—no GP appointment needed.

Pop in and speak to your pharmacist about:

• Sinusitis
• Sore throat
• Earache
• Infected insect bites
• Impetigo
• Shingles
• Uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTIs)

We’re here to help—quickly, confidentially, and close to home

📍 Visit your local pharmacy today

14/10/2025

🩺 Over 40? You could be one of millions with high blood pressure—and not even know it.

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can lead to serious health risks like heart attacks and strokes.

The good news? It’s easy to check, and it’s completely free.

✅ Pop into your local pharmacy for a free blood pressure check.
No appointment necessary.

It only takes a few minutes—and it could save your life.

Let’s protect our health and our community.

13/10/2025

💊 Need the pill? Skip the wait and get your first or next supply direct from your local pharmacy—confidentially and conveniently.

No GP appointment needed.
Just pop in and ask.

📍Available at our pharmacy
🔗 Scan the QR code or visit the link below for details

https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-offering-contraceptive-pill-without-prescription/