Category: Health News

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE NHS FLU JAB?

Now we are approaching flu season you should protect yourself and your family and getting the flu jab is the best way you can do this. You should get an annual vaccination as the the flu virus changes and you may not be immune to the latest strain. Free NHS flu vaccinations are available for […]

GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED AT EMPIRE PHARMACY

You will soon be able to get your blood pressure checked for free at Empire pharmacy. If you are over 40 years of age and live in England you will be able to have your blood pressure checked for free from October. If high blood pressure goes undiagnosed and untreated it can lead to a […]

70 OR OLDER? HAVE YOU HAD YOUR CORONAVIRUS VACCINE

If you are 70 years old or over and haven’t had your coronavirus vaccine please contact the NHS so you can arrange it. If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland and are 70 or over you are currently advised to wait to be contacted by the NHS with an appointment. To book your […]

DOWNLOAD NHS COVID – 19 APP

Please download the NHS Covid-19 App. The more of us that do the better it will work and the safer we will all be. You can download it here

THE WONDER OF HONEY – BETTER THAN ANTIBIOTICS FOR COUGHS AND COLDS?

A new study has claimed that nature’s natural honey may be better if you have a cough, cold or sore throat than antibiotics and many over the counter medicines. While the researchers pointed out that further trials need to be undertaken before any definitive conclusions can be made they felt honey may be more effective […]

SKIN CREAMS DRIED ON FABRIC CAN LEAD TO FIRE DEATHS

A new campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and the precautions that need to be taken by users of skin creams has been launched today More info click here

FIRST TV AD FOR CORONAVIRUS PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN

FIRST TV AD FOR CORONAVIRUS PUBLIC INFORMATION CAMPAIGN The UK’s Chief Medical Officer and actor Mark Strong will feature in new TV adverts as part of the government’s public awareness campaign to delay the spread of COVID-19 and keep people safe.

CORONAVIRUS

USE NHS 111 If you have been to an affected placeORhad contact with someone with CoronavirusANDyou have a cough, fever or shortness of breath please stay home. Visit or call NHS 111Click here for the latest government guidance