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Get involved to improve children's health

Pharmacists have a unique opportunity to build trusting relationships with parents to influence the long-term health prospects of their children. Find out the most important ways you can get involved.

01 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Keeping bones healthy during the lockdown

Long periods of immobility are a known risk factor for osteoporosis, which affects over three million people in the UK. And staying at home means that customers’ fitness levels could drop if they don’t move around regularly.

01 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Step to it

As summer approaches, now is the time to educate customers on foot and leg care.

01 Jul 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Testing, testing

As technology evolves and consumers are encouraged to embrace self care, home diagnostics tests could form part of a wider healthcare action plan.

01 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Soothing the itch

Childhood eczema is so common that it’s easy to believe parents know how to manage it. This is not necessarily true, however, and there is plenty the pharmacy team can do to help.

01 Jul 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Missed opportunities

Women are ignoring potentially serious health problems during the current pandemic, worried about bothering busy health professionals or struggling to access the services they need. 

01 Jul 2020 , 5 Min Article

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Treating constipation in the pharmacy

Understand how different laxatives work so you can make the best recommendations for your customers

26 Jun 2020 , 3 Min Module

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Women's health in lockdown

It is important to help women stay motivated to protect their health and wellbeing to avoid more serious issues developing in the future.

25 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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E-cigarettes

Improve your knowledge of e-cigarettes and watch a demonstration of the Vype ePod.

22 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Module

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Warts and all

The diagnosis of warts is usually straightforward but when it is uncertain or if there is a suspicion of actinic keratoses, squamous cell carcinoma or melanoma, it is important the person is referred.

15 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Bladder weakness

Bladder weakness affects millions of people in the UK, but even though it is so common, it is a sensitive subject for many.

12 Jun 2020 , 15 Min Module

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First responder

With many accidents and injuries, knowing what tips and advice to pass on to customers could make all the difference.

11 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Ready, set, go!

What do pharmacy teams need to know to encourage their customers to get up and get active?

11 Jun 2020 , 4 Min Article

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Something serious?

It's not easy for everyone to admit to bowel health problems, but some are more serious than others and early advice from the pharmacy team could prove to be lifesaving.

11 Jun 2020 , 6 Min Article

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Pharmacies wanted for a wider role in sexual health

The sexually transmitted infection rate is rising and PHE would like more community pharmacies to get involved.

10 Jun 2020 , 7 Min Article

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Senior moments

A focus report on helping older people with their health and mobility. 

10 Jun 2020 , 5 Min Article

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