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5 Things You Can Visit Your Pharmacist For

You’re probably already very familiar with the services your local GP surgery or dentist can offer you, but you might not know much about the services your local pharmacy can offer. You can visit your pharmacist for a wide range of health-related advice and support, which can often save you a trip to your GP.

The Importance Of Looking After Your Lungs

This week is Breathe Easy Week, a timely reminder to us all to look after our lungs. Your lungs are one of your body’s most important organs, so it’s essential that you look after them. Good lung health is dependent on a number of factors, from exercising and eating healthily to avoiding smoking and other

Spreading The Word For Diabetes Awareness Week

Each year, Diabetes UK launches Diabetes Awareness Week, to help raise awareness of the disease. This year’s event will take place from 11-17 June and everyone is invited to join the conversation and get talking about diabetes. With better awareness, more incidents of Type 2 diabetes can be prevented, and the money gathered from fundraising

Raising awareness for Cervical Screening

Cervical cancer is one of our most preventable cancers. Thanks to the HPV vaccination, cervical cancer cases are 100% preventable, but for those who haven’t had the vaccine – screening is vital to detect the disease. Cervical Screening Awareness Week takes place from 11-17 June this year in a bid to help raise awareness of

Managing Your Allergies During The Summer Season

The sun is finally shining, which can only mean one thing – summer is here. The warmer weather is enough to put anyone in a good mood, but it can also be a source of misery for allergy sufferers. Milder temperatures bring hay fever, insect bites and other allergies which can make the summer a