Maddock Pharmacy

20/05/2022

Raised blood pressure is the number one cause of preventable death worldwide.

May Measure Month is a global campaign which is improving awareness by helping people to get their blood pressure checked every May, completely free, all across the world.

With a quick arm squeeze, it could save millions of lives.

Be a part of it. Join in with 2022.

Call us to book your blood pressure test today!

18/05/2022

Are your stress levels becoming too high?

Need some advice or referral to get guidance on managing your anxiety?

Our prudent pharmacists will point you in the right direction.

Help is available.

Don't suffer in silence - give us a call on 020 7735 2700

16/05/2022

New prescription charge freeze has been implemented, for the first time in over a decade, to help ease the rising cost of living.

The prescription charge per item is capped at £9.35 until further notice.

What do you think of this? Could this be helpful for you, your family or friends?

Read more here:

Cost of NHS prescriptions will be frozen for the first time in over a decade.

13/05/2022

It's officially Mental Health Awareness Week (9th-15th May)!

Are you managing your anxiety? 💭

Try a short breathing exercise to help calm your symptoms.

Sometimes just using these small techniques make a huge different to feel like you're in control again.

Read more about Anxiety & how to deal with your symptoms here: https://bit.ly/3ykBwcK

09/05/2022

Are you having trouble sleeping? 😴 Did you know healthy sleep can positively impact your mental health!

Since it is Mental Health Awareness Week (9th- 15th May), we would like to share some useful resources for you.

If you're having sleep problems, there are simple steps you can take to ease those restless nights. Find out how to get to sleep and how to sleep better. 🛏

Read more on how you can understand sleep problems: https://bit.ly/3gmuFEW

06/05/2022

The theme of this year's Mental Health Awareness Week (9th- 15th May) is loneliness.

Feeling lonely is something that all of us can experience at any point in our lives, which can have negative impacts on our health and wellbeing.

There are lots of simple actions that you can do to help others who may be feeling lonely, including:

- Giving a friend or family member a call or text 📞
- Inviting someone for a walk 👟
- Reaching out to a friend for a cuppa ☕

You might find that reaching out to someone else could help you to feel less lonely too.

Find out how you can help lift someone out of loneliness ⬇️

www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/

04/05/2022

Our Electronic Prescription Service saves you time.

It's as simple as:

- Nominate us as your chosen pharmacy

- Your GP sends us your digital prescription

- We prep your medication & let you know when it's ready to collect

That's more time for making precious memories, find out more today: https://bit.ly/3LoyZBi

02/05/2022

It's Mental Health Awareness Week (9th- 15th May) soon. We know things can get overwhelming sometimes and our mind can feel a little jumbled.

We want to share some tips on how you can manage your thoughts.

Get a free Mind Plan to help organise your thoughts: https://bit.ly/3kQQXlI

29/04/2022

It's Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week during 25 Apr- 1 May. MS is a chronic illness that effects more than 130,000 people in the UK. It effects your brain and spinal cord. In MS, the coating that protects your nerves (myelin) is damaged.

This causes a range of symptoms like blurred vision and problems with how we move think and feel. Individuals with MS struggle with periods of remission & relapse.

There is no cure for MS. Yet. But research is progressing faster than ever before!

Find out how you can make a difference & get involved:

Join the UK's biggest MS community. Together our voices are louder, and we can fight harder for everyone affected by MS in the UK.

27/04/2022

Need some extra help to quit smoking?

NRT patches & sprays may assist in making it easier for you to stop for good. They provide a slow release of ni****ne replacement therapy over time.

If you would like further advice or information, contact our pharmacy today.

25/04/2022

MS is unpredictable and different for everybody. Symptoms can come and go and change over time, and it’s difficult to know how your condition might progress. That’s why this (from 25 April – 1 May) we’re shining a light on the uncertainty of living with the condition.

Find out more on how YOU can get involved. https://bit.ly/3JC4G9a

22/04/2022

In light of Stress Awareness Month, why not take part in the 30 Day Challenge which encourages you to pick one action for your Physical, Mental and Emotional Wellbeing to carry out every day!

Try and add actions for your social and spiritual wellness too.

Here are some extra resources that you can use to manage your stress:

https://bit.ly/35CHx8w