Antimicrobial Resistance Week: Why Using Antibiotics Responsibly Matters It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week! At The Family Chemist, we recognise that this is the perfect time to give a reminder of the important role we all play in protecting the power of antibiotics. In the UK, antibiotic resistance is a growing health challenge. Due […]
Breaking the Silence on International Men’s Day Today, as we mark International Men’s Day, it’s worth pausing to reflect on an uncomfortable but unfortunate reality: many men continue to suffer in silence. The way masculinity is defined in society still acts as a powerful barrier to seeking help; especially when it comes to health. Men’s […]
National Cholesterol Month: How to Check & Improve Your Cholesterol Levels October marks National Cholesterol Month in the UK; a great opportunity to check your cholesterol levels and understand what they mean for long-term health. Many people with high cholesterol are unaware it’s affecting them, even though it’s a major risk factor for heart disease. […]
Weight Management Injections: NHS vs Private Prescription Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro (tirzepatide), Nevolat (liraglutide), and Wegovy (semaglutide) are transforming the way obesity is treated in the UK. These medications (group called GLP-1 Receptor Agnostics), initially developed for managing type 2 diabetes, are now clinically proven to help with sustained, medically supervised weight […]
Stoptober 2025: You’ve Started! Here’s How to Keep Going You’ve made it this far, and that’s a huge achievement. Whether you’re a few days or a couple of weeks into your Stoptober 2025 journey, every cigarette not smoked is a win for your health and wellbeing. But let’s be honest; quitting smoking isn’t easy. Nicotine […]
How to Be the Boss of Your Cholesterol this National Cholesterol Month A significant percentage of people have high cholesterol without even realising it. Often called a ‘silent’ condition, high cholesterol typically shows no symptoms until it leads to serious health problems such as heart disease or stroke. That’s why awareness and prevention are so […]
Stoptober 2025! Let’s Quit Smoking, Together Each October, people across the UK take on the Stoptober challenge. It’s a national campaign to encourage smokers and vapers to quit smoking for for 28 days and beyond. This year, we’re proud to join the movement. If you are a smoker, this is your opportunity to […]
Every September, Blood Pressure UK runs the ‘Know Your Numbers’ week to raise awareness about high blood pressure and encourage people across the UK to get their blood pressure checked. High blood pressure affects millions of people across the UK, yet many people have no idea they have it. This campaign plays a vital […]
The NHS Contraception Service: Your Pill, Your Choice We’re excited to offer a new, NHS service that makes getting the contraceptive pill simpler, more convenient, and completely free. If you’re looking to start the pill for the first time or need a repeat supply, you can now book a confidential video consultation with our expert […]
Introduction Our NHS-Funded Pharmacy First Service What is Pharmacy First? Pharmacy First is an NHS‐funded service designed to provide quick and accessible care for minor but common health conditions. It allows patients to receive advice and treatment directly from a pharmacist without needing to wait for a GP appointment. Our trained pharmacists can carry out […]
