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Ask your pharmacist for health advice this winter
Worcestershire residents are being encouraged to talk to their pharmacist if they need help and advice managing minor health conditions this winter.
This week, as part of the ‘Help Us Help You’ initiative, a new campaign has been launched to raise awareness that community pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals, who can offer advice to help manage a range of minor health conditions.
Pharmacists are trained to help people treat themselves for common conditions, such as colds, flu, stomach bugs and aches and pains, which can be especially prevalent when the temperature drops.
Most minor conditions can be treated at home, and your local pharmacist can provide you with the support you need to help you get back on your feet as soon as possible.
Additional benefits of using your local pharmacy can include medicines reviews to ensure you’re taking the right medication at the right time, the use of private consulting rooms and healthy living advice.
Pharmacies also offer additional services such as flu vaccinations and testing for common conditions like high/low blood pressure and diabetes.
Many pharmacies offer seven-day opening and late hours, meaning that they’re the perfect place for busy people to get help and advice that could avoid a trip to the GP.
Jane Freeguard, Head of Medicines Commissioning for the three Worcestershire Clinical Commissioning Groups, said: “Don’t wait for a minor health concern to get worse, speak to your local pharmacist, who can advise you without the need for an appointment.
Pharmacies offer a wide range of services, including free expert advice to help treat common complaints such as coughs and colds, flu, sore throats, earache, backache, stomach upsets and cuts and grazes.
“Your local pharmacist will also be able to help you with any questions that you might have about medication that you’re taking. So, if you have any concerns at all about the safety or effectiveness of your medicines talk to your pharmacist.”
To find out more information about the services available at pharmacies, visit www.nhs.uk/pharmacyadvice
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Stay well in hot weather
Published by Gary Hammersley
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