Benjamin Pharmacy

03/09/2026

💙 Get your blood pressure checked at your local pharmacy

High blood pressure often has no symptoms, but it can increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. Community pharmacies offer a Hypertension Service to help keep our community healthy.

❤️ Who’s eligible?
✔️ Adults 40+
✔️ No BP check in the last 5 years
✔️ No current diagnosis of hypertension

If that’s you - pop in for a quick, friendly BP check.
No GP appointment needed, no fuss, just local support from a team you know and trust.

Let’s stay healthy together💙

02/09/2026

💉 FREE NHS FLU VACCINATION

⚠️ NATIONAL SHORTAGE THIS YEAR

🗓️ RESERVE YOURS NOW AT BENJAMIN PHARMACY💙💚
Book from 1st October — while stocks last!

You may be eligible for a FREE NHS flu vaccination if you are:
• 65 or over
• Pregnant
• Living with certain long-term conditions, such as asthma, diabetes or heart disease
• A carer

✅ Quick. Convenient. FREE on the NHS.
Don’t miss out — protect yourself this flu season.

👉 Find out if you’re eligible and book now with us:
https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/ (https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-flu-vaccination/)

Book, change or cancel a flu vaccination appointment

02/09/2026

🎓 Freshers’ Week is getting closer!💉

If you or someone you know is eligible for a FREE MenB vaccination, now is the time to get booked in at Benjamins Pharmacy!

Meningitis can spread more easily when lots of young people live closely together, such as in student halls. Protect yourself and others BEFORE you start your next chapter.

Check if you’re eligible and book your vaccination with us today:
(https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/?utm_source=chatgpt.com)

💙 Don’t wait until Freshers’ Week — get protected now!

02/09/2026

Kids are back at school… and so are the germs! 🏫🤧

As little ones return to classrooms, it’s normal for coughs, colds, and sniffles to start spreading again.
But you don’t always need to see a GP - your local participating community pharmacy can help!

You can get NHS advice and treatment for common illnesses such as:
🔹 Coughs, colds, sore throats & earaches
🔹 Fevers, rashes, bites & stings
🔹 Minor eye infections & tummy upsets
Our trained pharmacy teams can assess symptoms, offer treatment, and help your family feel better - all right here in your community.

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Fast, friendly, local care

Let’s keep our community healthy together! 💙

01/09/2026

💉 Free MenB vaccines for students aged 16–25!
If you're starting university or further education for the first time, you can get 2 free doses at participating pharmacies this summer 🏥

MenB can cause meningitis and sepsis - getting protected before term starts keeps you and your friends safer 🛡️💙

👉 Learn more: https://bit.ly/MenB

28/08/2026

📌 Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening Times

Need a pharmacy over the Bank Holiday? 🕒

If your usual pharmacy is closed, check this poster - it shows which nearby pharmacies are open and when 🏪💙

27/08/2026

Emergency & Oral Contraception Available at Your Community Pharmacy

You can now access oral contraception and emergency contraception directly from your local pharmacy - professional, discreet, and completely judgement‑free 💙

Our trained pharmacy team is here to support you with:
💊Starting or continuing your regular pill
🚨Emergency contraception when you need it
🔐Private, confidential conversations about your options

No GP appointment needed.

Just walk in, speak to a friendly pharmacist, and get the care you need - quickly and comfortably.

26/08/2026

Had your first MenB vaccination 4 weeks ago? It’s time to get your second dose to complete your protection💪✨

MenB vaccination is a two‑dose course, given at least 28 days apart - and getting both doses is essential for full protection against meningococcal group B disease.

Your local community pharmacy can help you stay on track.
Book your second dose now and keep your protection up to date 💚🏥

Find out more and book:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-a-menb-vaccination-appointment/

25/08/2026

Insect bites and stings can be irritating - but your local pharmacy is here to help! 💚🏥

Pharmacists can advise on the best treatments to reduce itching, swelling and discomfort, and help you spot when a bite or sting needs a bit more attention.

If things aren’t improving after a few days, or the area is getting worse, come and speak to your community pharmacist. We’re trained to assess symptoms, recommend effective treatments, and guide you on when you might need GP or NHS 111 support.

For trusted NHS advice, visit 👉 https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/insect-bites-and-stings

24/08/2026

⏰ DON’T FORGET TO COLLECT YOUR MEDS⏰

If you’ve received a text from your pharmacy recently, your medication is now ready. Please collect it within the next 3 working days to avoid delays in your treatment.

💊 Why it matters:
Keeps your treatment plan on track ✅
Helps us monitor your progress effectively ✅
Avoids unnecessary waste of NHS resources ✅
Supports others by keeping the system flowing smoothly ✅

Let’s work together to keep our community healthy and thriving.
Please collect your meds on time - we’re counting on you.

📍 Your local pharmacy. Always here for you.