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Older people's health,

Care homes: supporting people, optimising medicines part four

The fourth module in our series looking at care homes, focusing on legislation affecting care homes.

10 Jan 2025 , 10 Min Module

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Cough & cold,

Cold & flu

The average adult suffers two to four colds a year in the UK. Children are even more prone, experiencing five to eight colds on average. As self care advice and OTC products for cold and flu are commonly available from the pharmacy, it is important pharmacy teams know what to recommend.

10 Jan 2025 , 15 Min Module

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Services,

A helping hand

The precarious state of our ever-stretched NHS is never more obvious than in the winter months, but some innovative schemes are aiming to relieve some of the pressures in the year ahead.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Putting community first

Nosheen’s passion for helping customers and keeping her community informed about pharmacy services has made her a standout team member.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Cancer & palliative care,

February's focus

February may be a short month, but there is still plenty of time to make a difference in its 28 days. We explore two important health campaigns.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

Pain relief,

Let the pain fall

With support from the pharmacy, customers don’t need to put up with pain alone.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Men's health,

Man oh man

Data shows that in many instances, men are suffering from conditions at higher rates than women, and are even dying earlier. We explore how pharmacy teams can support men’s health from behind the counter.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Sustainability,

Sustaining the system

Can the pharmacy team play a role in making the healthcare sector more sustainable? We find out how every change implemented counts.

10 Jan 2025 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health,

Category Insight: Seasonal Affective Disorder

We hear from Kerry McCleod, head of information content at mental health charity Mind, about seasonal affective disorder – known as SAD.

03 Jan 2025 , 14 Min Article

Mental health,

Try Dry

Starting the year off with a clear mind, a replenished body and a renewal of energy? If you can encourage customers to take part in Dry January, this might just be them!

16 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Key developments in 2024

Welcome to our CPD module series for community pharmacy technicians.

11 Dec 2024 , 10 Min Module

Older people's health,

Care homes: supporting people, optimising medicines part three

The third module in our series looking at care homes

11 Dec 2024 , 10 Min Module

Eyes & ears,

Ear care

Ears are made up of tiny fibres, chambers and fluid which work silently to keep us orientated throughout the day and night. Customers experiencing any issues with their ears, from ear wax to infections, will be looking to the pharmacy team to help them get back on track.

11 Dec 2024 , 15 Min Module

Smoking cessation,

Stamp it out

Smoking cessation advice is one of the most vital services pharmacy teams can deliver. Smoking’s negative effect on health is far reaching, so educating and supporting customers to quit is essential.

11 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

Pain relief,

Processing pain

Pain is a broad term – it can cover various physical and non-physical ailments, last five minutes or five years, and serve as an alert to other conditions.

11 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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Mental health,

Winter welfare

Longer, darker days can worsen mental health for many people, but support and advice from pharmacy teams can help.

05 Dec 2024 , 1 Min Article

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