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Winter health

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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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Translate your customer's cough

Refresh your knowledge on different types of cough and how customers might describe them.

02 Sep 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Sore throats: Refresh your product knowledge

Watch this short video to learn about Difflam’s triple action relief against sore throat and explore the different benefits of each product in the range

06 Aug 2024 , 3 Min Module

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Freezing out winter illness

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it some serious impacts on health.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Advising on Aromatic Rubs

Discover how aromatic rubs can play a key role in customers’ fight against symptoms of colds and congestion

02 Nov 2022 , 5 Min Module

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DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

19 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, and children double that. How can pharmacy help?

18 Nov 2020 , 15 Min Module

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Surviving seasonal ailments

The festive season is upon us, so refresh your knowledge of common complaints with this seasonal ailments acrostic.

17 Nov 2020 , 7 Min Article

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Winter skin and scalp problems

The winter months can take their toll on the skin, often causing conditions to develop or flare up. Find out how pharmacy teams can help.

12 Nov 2020 , 5 Min Article

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10-minute clinic: sore throat

This handy 10-minute clinic looks at the advice you can offer and the products you can recommend to customers suffering from sore throat.

12 Oct 2020 , 2 Min Article

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GP flu jab banners send wrong message says MP

Exclusive: GPs seeking to dissuade patients from having their flu jab in a community pharmacy are not being constructive, says Nigel Mills MP. 

09 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Some Scottish pharmacies may not be included in flu drive

Some health boards in Scotland may decide not to involve community pharmacies in the provision of NHS flu vaccinations.

21 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Winter health

This CPD module looks at winter health, specially cold and flu which brings many customers to the pharmacy.

12 Dec 2019 , 5 Min Module

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The common cold

On average, adults experience two or three colds a year, so it's important that pharmacy staff know how to advise customers.

15 Nov 2019 , 15 Min Module

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Sore throat

This module is about sore throats, self care advice and OTC products that can help.

14 Dec 2018 , 15 Min Module

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