Allied Pharmacies

High blood pressure can lead to other serious health problems so it's important to monitor your blood pressure regularly. We can check it for you in store.

📍 Visit us and ask a member of the team for more information.

Did you know that it's common to show no symptoms when you have high blood pressure? This is why it's important to get checked!

We offer a blood pressure monitoring service at our pharmacy and we can offer you any advice you may need.

📍 Visit us in store and ask our team for more information.

Did you know that we offer a free prescription delivery service? We’ll deliver your prescription straight to your door quickly and securely, so you don’t have to worry.

📍 Visit us in store and ask our team to find out more information.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.

Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.

The only way to find out if your blood pressure is high is to have your blood pressure checked.

📍 Visit us in store and ask our team for more information.

We offer a free prescription delivery service so you can have your medication delivered straight to your door.

📍 Visit us in store for more information.

We can deliver your medication to you for free as often as required so you don't have to worry about it.

📍 Visit us in store and ask our team for more information.

Are you worried about your blood pressure? We offer a blood pressure monitoring service so that you can get it checked.

📍 Visit us in store for more information!

Did you know that we offer a free prescription delivery service? We’ll deliver your prescription straight to your door quickly and securely, so you don’t have to worry.

📍 Visit us in store and ask our team to find out more information.

We have a private consultation room here at our pharmacy so that you can talk to us privately and discreetly.

📍 Visit us in store and speak to a member of our team for more information!

Are you worried about your blood pressure? We offer a blood pressure monitoring service so that you can get it checked.

📍 Visit us in store for more information!

🚰 How much water should you drink per day?

According to the NHS' Eat Well Guide, we should be drinking between 6-8 cups/glasses of fluids a day. This can include water, low-fat milk, and low-sugar drinks such as tea and coffee.

💤 Are you sleep deprived? Do you feel like you're not getting enough sleep?

Here are 8 signs that this may be the case:

1️⃣ Lack of energy throughout the day
2️⃣ Difficulty staying awake
3️⃣ Low moods
4️⃣ Difficulty concentrating
5️⃣ Feeling irritable
6️⃣ Low productivity
7️⃣ Weight gain
8️⃣ Memory problems

Are you sleep deprived? Do you feel like you're not getting enough sleep?

Here are 8 signs that this may be the case:

1️⃣ Lack of energy throughout the day
2️⃣ Difficulty staying awake
3️⃣ Low moods
4️⃣ Difficulty concentrating
5️⃣ Feeling irritable
6️⃣ Low productivity
7️⃣ Weight gain
8️⃣ Memory problems

Are you getting enough Omega-3? It's really important for maintaining a healthy body! Some of the best sources are oily fish (e.g. salmon or mackerel), nuts, supplements, green leafy vegetables, and seeds.

What are the benefits of Omega-3?

- Improves eye health
- Helps fight depression
- Improves skin
- Reduces risk of certain diseases such as heart disease
- Helps lower blood pressure

📍 Visit us in store to view our range of Omega-3 supplements.

Stress is a normal part of life and everyone experiences it differently – physical symptoms may include headaches, muscle pain, or stomach problems whilst mental symptoms may include lack of focus, feeling overwhelmed, or worrying.

Here are some simple techniques for stress relief:

1. Exercise
2. Meditation
3. Yoga
4. Breathing exercises
5. Sleeping well

If your skin is feeling drier than usual at the moment, then it may be due to the colder weather. Dry skin is more common during the winter months so don’t worry about it because you’re not alone.

Here are a few tips to prevent dry winter skin:

▪️ Drink water to stay hydrated
▪️ Use a humidifier
▪️ Moisturise daily

📍 Visit us in-store to find out more about our range of skincare products.

Taking daily Covid-19 lateral flow tests allows you to identify the virus early and protect your friends and family from the risk of a potential infection.

➡️ Visit us in-store to collect your free lateral flow testing kits!

During winter, it’s more difficult for us to get enough Vitamin D as there is generally less sunlight available, and people spend more time indoors. It’s important to find other sources to keep the body healthy - try eating more foods containing Vitamin D or consuming dietary supplements to increase your Vitamin D intake.

📍 Visit us in-store to find out more about our range of dietary supplements.

NHS Lateral flow testing kits are free to use and can help you to protect your friends and family from potential exposure to Covid-19 this winter. Simply collect the testing kits from the pharmacy, take the test at home and see the results within 30 minutes.

If you’ve ever been bitten or stung by an insect then you’ll know how irritating the itchy symptoms can be. Try using a bite or sting cream to relieve the itch and reduce any irritation!

➡️ We have a variety of bug bite remedies available, visit us in store so we can recommend the best product for you.

Breast cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in the UK. It’s important to know how your breasts usually look and feel so that you can spot any changes early on and report them to your doctor.

➡️ If you have any concerns you should speak to your doctor immediately.

📢 Free Flu Vaccinations for anybody aged 50+

If you are aged 50+ you are now eligible for your free flu vaccination and can book your appointment by calling our pharmacy or visiting us in-store.

Bed bugs are small insects that live on furniture or bedding. Their bites can cause skin irritation but rarely cause any other health problems - Whilst your skin will usually clear up within a week, there are a few things that you can do to relieve the irritation.

1. Place something cool on the affected area to help with the itching and any swelling.
2. Keep the affected area clean.
3. Don’t scratch the bites to avoid getting an infection.

The signs and symptoms associated with having a stroke can vary from person to person but will usually begin suddenly. If somebody around you displays any of the following signs you need to act FAST.

• Face – the face may have dropped on 1 side, the person may not be able to smile, or their mouth or eye may have drooped.

• Arms – the person may not be able to lift both arms and keep them there because of weakness or numbness in 1 arm.

• Speech – their speech may be slurred or garbled, or the person may not be able to talk at all despite appearing to be awake; they may also have problems understanding what you're saying to them.

• Time – it's time to dial 999 immediately if you notice any of these signs or symptoms.

If you need our advice but want to talk in private, don’t worry!

We have a private consultation room inside of our pharmacy so you can discuss any medical problems with us in privacy.

There are very few symptoms connected with having high blood pressure, but if left untreated it can lead to serious health problems such as heart attacks or strokes.

The best way to monitor your blood pressure is by having it tested, you can have this done by visiting us in-store.

🤔 Did you know that all adults over the age of 40 should have a blood pressure test taken at least every 5 years - This is easy to do and could save your life!

Did you know that we offer free medical consultations in our pharmacy without the need to make a booking?

📍 Visit us in-store and talk to the team today

Dandruff is a common skin condition that causes white or grey flakes of skin to appear on the scalp or hair - It’s not harmful or contagious and can normally be treated with a specialist shampoo designed to eliminate dandruff 🧼

Shampoo containing Zinc pyrithione, Salicylic acid, Selenium sulphide, Ketoconazole or Coal tar is the best for treating dandruff.

📍 Visit us in-store and we will help you find the best product for you!

We are here if you need us.

Visit us in-store to speak to one of our trained pharmacists who can discuss your options and offer professional medical advice.

Whether you’re concerned about your blood pressure or just want it checked, we offer tests in-store to give you peace of mind.

📍 Visit us in-store and ask our team of pharmacists for more information.

Water makes up for two-thirds of our body's contents... that’s why it’s so important to drink plenty of it to keep ourselves properly hydrated! 💧

Here are some useful ways to know if your body is dehydrated:

1. Dry mouth, lips or eyes
2. Thirst
3. Dizziness
4. Headaches
5. Tiredness
6. Lack of concentration
7. The colour of our urine - If your urine is dark then you may be dehydrated, if it is clear or bright yellow then you are properly hydrated!

Did you know that we offer a prescription delivery service? We’ll deliver your medication to you, making it all so much easier!

📍 Visit us in store for more information

Whilst exposure to the sun offers so many health benefits, too much time under direct sunlight is found to increase the risk of developing skin cancer - even when it may look a little cloudy! ⛅

What can you do to stay safe in the sun?

• In the UK the sun is at its strongest from March to October between 11am - 3pm, during these hours you should break up your sun exposure by sitting in the shade.

• Always wear Sunscreen - Using the minimum of factor 30 is recommended.

• Cover up with suitable clothing & Sunglasses

📍 Visit us in store to purchase Sunscreen