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⬇️ THUNDERSTORM ASTHMA THREAD ⬇️ Since the spells of thundery weather, we’ve seen an increase in the number hayfever and asthma sufferers coming to our hospitals with severe asthma attacks, likely to be due to a combination of recent thunderstorms and high levels of pollen ⛈️

It’s men’s health week. The men’s health forum has a wealth of resources - click the link for more menshealthforum.org.uk/mhw

🤧 This time of year can be miserable for #hayfever sufferers as it's peak season for grass pollen Here's Chelcie Evans, Senior Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist, to talk you through managing troublesome symptoms at home

Today is world hypertension day. Remember some patients can get free blood pressure checks in their local pharmacy. Ask your pharmacy team today

It’s dementia action week. This year the focus is on diagnosis. Encouraging patients to speak to a healthcare professional if they’re worried about their memory. alzheimers.org.uk

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A reminder that many pharmacies have reduced hours or are closed over Easter. Click the link for opening hours. NHS 111 is open 24/7 england.nhs.uk/midlands/nhs-e…

beateatingdisorders.org.uk Don’t face an earring disorder alone. Support is out there. Visit the website for help or speak to a member of the healthcare team

It’s #timetotalk day. If you’re struggling with your mental health there is lots of support out there

A local contractor Rahul Sharda took time to meet with Stoke North MP Jonathan Gullis and explain the very real problems facing community pharmacy

Local pharmacies are supporting the weight management campaign. Speak to your local team today!

Happy new year! Pharmacy teams across the country are still providing essential services today. Tomorrow is another bank holiday so click the link for opening times #staffordshire-and-stoke-on-trent" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">england.nhs.uk/midlands/nhs-e…

Merry Christmas from all at Staffs and Stoke pharmacies. NHS 111 remains open 24-7

UHNM is working with West Midlands Ambulance Service and NHS partners during strike action to ensure our local people can access urgent and emergency care when they need it. (1/2)

Give your local pharmacy team a gift this Christmas. Only order the meds you need to cover the festive period. Order in plenty of time and please be patient - our teams are extremely busy - thank you!

It’s antimicrobial awareness week. Viral infections don’t respond to antibiotics - keep antibiotics for those infections that need it