Hilden Pharmacy

Heat exhaustion, know the signs and symptoms.

Enjoy the sunshine safely 💛

Know your medicines 👏🏻

a great template you can download from
The link below, keeping a note of your medication is very helpful, especially in an emergency situation. It can save time ⏰ ⚠️ 💊
https://online.hscni.net/download/2532/my-medicines-list/35282/my-medicines-list-for-patients-2.pdf

Important information to help detect meningitis. Please share 🌟

With the prevalence of the potentially life-threatening meningococcal infection at its highest during the winter, the PHA is calling for people to make themselves aware of the all signs and symptoms of the condition, as a rash is not the only sign.

Other symptoms are often non-specific. In the early stages it could be mistaken for other illnesses such as flu, although with meningitis the person tends to be sicker than with these other conditions. However, the disease can come on very quickly and it is important to seek urgent medical attention if you think meningitis is a possibility.

www.pha.site/meningitis-nidirect

Cold weather can have a serious impact on health.

Find advice on keeping warm during adverse weather at www.pha.site/KeepWarm

If your case is not life threatening please consider the help below before heading to A&E 👏🏻

The Ulster Hospital Emergency Department remains under EXTREME PRESSURE.

150 patients are in our department, 67 awaiting admission.

If your condition is NOT life threatening you may have a long wait.

Thank you for your understanding.

Other help is available👇

https://setrust.hscni.net/our-hospitals/help-us-help-you/

Good morning, we hope you had a lovely time off, we are back today, opening hours.

Wednesday 28th 8:30am- 5:30pm

Thursday 29th - 8:30-5:30pm

Friday 30th - 8:30am- 5:30pm

Saturday 9am- 2pm

👏🏻

If you or someone you love needs urgent or emergency care this Christmas we are here to help👇

Please remember that your pharmacist can also attend to common minor ailments.

Find the Christmas pharmacy rota here: https://hscbusiness.hscni.net/services/2286.htm

We are opened normal hours today. 👏🏻

Festive opening times 👇

Saturday - 9am- 4pm

Sunday- closed

Monday 26th- closed

Tuesday 27th - closed

And reopened Wednesday 28th of December.

Have a lovely time, and stay cosy ❤️

A great guide for over the festive period.
👇

🎄
As the Christmas holidays near, it is important that you familiarise yourself with the different healthcare services available in Northern Ireland and how to access them.
🎄
If you or some of your family members feel unwell, it is important to choose the service most appropriate to your symptoms.
🎄
Find out more at https://bit.ly/HSCServices

If you are concerned for your little one, please contact your GP if symptoms get worse.

Contact your GP if your child:
•is getting worse
•is feeding or eating much less than normal
•has had a dry nappy for 12 hours or more or •shows other signs of dehydration
•is under 3 months and has a temperature of 38°C
•is older than 3 months and has a temperature of 39°C or higher
feels hotter than usual when you touch their back or chest, or feels sweaty
•is very tired or irritable

⚠️ If your GP is closed, contact the 111 service.

If you feel that your child is seriously unwell, trust your own judgement and seek medical assistance.

Important message from the Department of Health on scarlet fever in Northern Ireland.

For further information on scarlet fever, visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/conditions/scarlet-fever

We have been hearing of many STREP A cases across the UK, understandably Many parents are concerned, so here is a great guide on symptoms to look out for. 👀

Public urged to be alert to signs of group A strep.
Further information at
www.pha.site/public-urged-alert-signs-group-strep-hsc-public-health-agency

The colder months can be difficult for families, with many parents and guardians concerned about trying to keep their home and young babies warm. We want to remind you of the importance of following safer sleep advice to reduce the risk of sudden infant death.
For further information visit www.pha.site/safersleepingadvice

Cold and flu symptoms generally don’t need to be treated with antibiotics. Over the counter medicine can really help to relieve symptoms. If you are struggling with the winter bugs, feel free to pop in for advice, or give us a phone for advice 👏🏻

Remember we can also check there are no interactions between your own prescribed medication, and over the counter medication. It’s always important to check, and that’s exactly what we do! 👏🏻

The future of antibiotics depends on all of us using them properly.

Here’s how to play your part

• Most simple infections clear up on their own. You can visit your pharmacist for advice. Over-the-counter medicines may help you to manage your symptoms.
• If you do see your doctor, they’ll assess your symptoms and advise you on the correct treatment. Take your doctor’s advice and don’t demand antibiotics.
• If your doctor prescribes an antibiotic make sure you take it according to your doctor’s instructions.
• Complete the course and don’t just stop because you’re feeling a bit better.
• Never share antibiotics with anyone else.

Antibiotics don’t work against the flu or COVID 19, but getting your winter vaccinations if eligible can help. For further information on the winter vaccines see www.nidirect.gov.uk/wintervaccines

For more info on antibiotics and antibiotic resistance, visit www.pha.site/antibiotics

Over covid, perhaps we have missed out on certain tests, or cancer screenings. See the link below, and input your information to see what you could be eligible for. Time flies and we could be overdue a check 👇

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/screening

This will take two minutes to do, and could be life saving 👌🏻

Screening for cancer Cancer screening involves testing apparently healthy people for signs of the disease.

Type 1 diabetes - helpful symptoms to look out for, if your child has any of these symptoms, get their blood sugars checked that day, don’t ignore these signs ⚠️

If you have a child with the condition, or newly diagnosed we can be of assistance to you if you have any questions, and we can offer you support and reassurance. We are always here 👏🏻

Children can develop Type 1 Diabetes at any time – Parents don’t ignore signs of

The 4Ts of Type 1 Diabetes are:
1. Tired - feeling more tired than usual
2. Thirsty - child being really thirsty
3. Toilet - going to the loo a lot, bedwetting starts unexpectedly
4. Thinner - losing weight or looking thinner

If symptoms develop, get your child’s blood sugar checked that day. For further information see http://pha.site/type1

A great campaign to raise awareness of any change that may seem unusual to us. ‘Spot cancel early’

The ‘Spot Cancer Early’ campaign is running in local community pharmacies. Changes that are unusual for you, like unexplained weight loss or a persistent cough, could be signs of cancer. Talk to your GP, not yourself. Get a leaflet from pharmacy or visit www.cruk.org/spot-cancer-early-NI

A list of some of the essential healthcare services running on Monday incase anyone is in need. ☑️

The day of the State Funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II will be a Bank Holiday.

Arrangements for health and social care services on Monday 19 September 2022 can be found here - www.health-ni.gov.uk/news/health-and-social-care-arrangements-monday-19-september-2022

It's now easier to send Hilden Pharmacy a message.

Just a reminder that we will be closed on Monday 19th , we will reopen Tuesday the 20th.

We will be opened Saturday 9am-2pm 👏🏻

It can be hard to avoid these foods completely, but maybe limiting our intake if this is our trigger can be a great help.

Struggling with stomach acid? This uncomfortable burn can be all too common. Have a look below at two tips on how to prevent heartburn.

If you suffer please drop in and see us, and we can advise you on the best over the counter treatment for you.

Ways to prepare for cold and flu season ⬇️

Wash your hands frequently as germs can live on everything you touch. Washing your hands, and using hand sanitizer in the moments where you can’t clean your hands will lower your risk of getting a cold or flu.

Minimize contact with sick people and keep your distance from those coughing or sneezing

Eat healthy and stay hydrated
A healthy diet can lower your risks of getting sick in the winter. Staying hydrated can reduce congestion in your nose and chest. Getting the proper nutrients can strengthen your immune system as well. 🍉 🥗

Stay well rested 😴
Getting sleep is important because it helps your immune system stay strong and fight off viruses properly.

Welcome to Hilden Pharmacy’s new page 👋

Please could you like and a share our page if you have a few spare seconds. And even if you are feeling generous maybe leave a review of your experience with us! We really appreciate the support of our local customers and patients. 🙏🏻