This site is intended for Healthcare Professionals only

sun safety

travel-main

Well through wanderlust

Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers to have stress-free holidays and feel confident taking on travel health concerns.

06 Jun 2025 , 1 Min Article

sunscreen-female-hiker-summaryjpg

Removing VAT from sunscreens could cut cancer costs and save lives

Charity calls for VAT to be removed from sunscreen products to prevent rising deaths from melanoma.

29 Aug 2024 , 2 Min Article

travel-health-main

Packed with advice

Whether customers are holidaying at home or abroad, pharmacy teams are on standby to give self care advice and OTC knowledge to help manage a whole range of summer ailments.

19 Jun 2024 , 1 Min Article

sea floaters.jpg

Fly away with me

Now summer holidays are well and truly back on the agenda, here's the advice pharmacy teams can offer to keep travellers healthy

14 Jun 2023 , 1 Min Article

Sun Lead pic.jpg

Learning update: Light and shade

New guidance from the British Association of Dermatologists urges people to use sun protection for six months of the year. Skin cancer in the UK is at record levels – one in five will get it during their lifetime.

17 May 2023 , 12 Min Article

suncream on arms.jpg

Tackling travel health

For many people, this summer will be the first time in three years that they have been able to travel abroad. Here's how pharmacy teams can help remind customers about staying safe under the sun.

23 Jun 2022 , 1 Min Article

icecream beach.jpg

Travel health: just the ticket

There's an important role to play in helping customers plan for all kinds of eventualities and stay healthy when holidaying at home.

14 Jun 2021 , 6 Min Article

Travel health_tablets_suncream.jpg

Travel health

More people are travelling abroad each year, pharmacy staff can provide advice on issues people may encounter while they are away.

17 Jun 2019 , 15 Min Module

Change privacy settings