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Conditions

Improve your understanding on a wide range of conditions and be able to confidently discuss management with customers.
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Mental health is wealth

Research shows that women are more likely than men to suffer from mental health problems. Training Matters finds out more about the conditions customers may be struggling with, and how you can help.

19 Jan 2026

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Exit strategy

From constipation and diarrhoea to bloating, abdominal pain and red flag symptoms, lower GI issues are a daily part of community pharmacy practice.

15 Jan 2026

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Cold snap

Pharmacy teams will notice an influx of customers with skin-related concerns as the temperature drops. Luckily, there are plenty of remedies and self care advice to recommend.

15 Dec 2025

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Wake-up call

As sleep problems surge and stress levels climb, understanding when to advise, when to screen, and when to refer can transform outcomes for customers.

11 Dec 2025

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Going viral

With the 2025/26 winter season set to bring a severe rise in respiratory illnesses, pharmacy teams are likely to be busier than ever supporting customers with coughs, colds and flu.

14 Nov 2025

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An influx of reflux

Despite indigestion and heartburn being extremely uncomfortable, they usually don’t indicate anything serious and can be easily treated in the pharmacy. There are, however, some red flags to look out for.

12 Nov 2025

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Age is just a number

You’re only as old as you feel, as the saying goes. And with the right lifestyle choices, customers can influence what that age is – to a certain extent. We explore how customers can age healthily.

11 Nov 2025

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In need of insulin

From recognising early symptoms to helping people manage their medicines and lifestyle, community pharmacy teams are on the frontline of diabetes care.

07 Oct 2025

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A tiny, big problem

Whether we like to believe it or not, parasitic infections are common, especially in households with young children. Training Matters explores how pharmacy teams can help customers spot and treat them.

11 Sep 2025

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Where there's smoke

With disposable vapes now banned in the UK to protect children’s health, will more people go back to smoking, and how can pharmacy teams support customers who want to quit?

10 Sep 2025

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