Kings Pharmacies and Opticians

04/09/2026

Photochromic or 'light-adaptive' lenses are designed for busy lifestyles. They adapt seamlessly to changing light, giving you comfort and clarity all day.

• Clear indoors, darken in sunlight automatically
• Light-sensitive molecules react to UV exposure
• Return to clear as UV levels drop

The result? Effortless vision without switching between glasses and sunglasses.

Experience photochromic lenses for yourself in-practice.

The lens transition effect is provided for demonstration purposes only and does not represent a real-time lens transition.

*This video includes AI-generated content. The person shown is not a real individual.*

03/09/2026

17th September 2026 is World Patient Safety Day.

A global awareness day dedicated to improving patient safety, increasing public awareness and encouraging action to reduce avoidable harm in healthcare.

It’s an opportunity to highlight the importance of safe, high-quality care and the role that patients, healthcare professionals and communities all play in making healthcare safer.

Find out more: https://www.who.int/campaigns/world-patient-safety-day

03/09/2026

Some styles fade, aviators just keep flying.

Born for the cockpits, and later adopted by icons, somehow this is still a design everyone reaches for, decade after decade.

01/09/2026

September is Urology Awareness Month.

Throughout the month, the campaign aims to raise awareness of urological conditions and encourage more open conversations around urological health.

Urological conditions can affect the kidneys, bladder and urinary system, as well as male reproductive health. Increasing awareness can help people recognise when something may not be right and feel more confident seeking medical advice.

Find out more: https://www.theurologyfoundation.org/impact-achievements/campaigns/urology-awareness-month/

01/09/2026

Ever find yourself holding your phone, a menu, or the newspaper a little further away than you used to?

That could be presbyopia, a completely normal part of ageing where the lens in your eye gradually loses flexibility. This makes it harder to focus on things up close, and it usually becomes noticeable from your early-to-mid 40s onwards.

It's just your eyes changing over time, as everything else does. If close-up tasks are becoming more difficult, it could be a good time to book an eye exam.

01/09/2026

31/08/2026

🦟 Travelling to India, Thailand, Brazil, Mauritius or other tropical destinations?

The National Travel Health Network and Centre (NaTHNaC) has reported chikungunya activity in several countries popular with UK travellers.

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral infection that can cause fever, severe joint pain, muscle aches and rash. In some people, symptoms may persist for weeks or even months.

Before you travel:
✅ Check the latest destination-specific health advice
✅ Protect yourself from mosquito bites with repellents and appropriate clothing
✅ Book a travel health consultation to discuss recommended vaccinations and other preventative measures based on your individual itinerary and medical history.

Our travel health clinicians can provide personalised advice to help you prepare for your trip.

📍 Book your travel consultation today:
🌐 www.birminghamtravelclinics.com
📞 0121 433 3072

Vaccination recommendations vary between individuals and destinations. Suitability will be assessed during your consultation.

30/08/2026

We are open tomorrow 12pm to 3pm at Kings Pharmacy, Weoley Castle, B29 5PT (Tel 0121 477 7756) should you need us.

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲.

If you need medical help over the long weekend, using the right service can save you time and ensure you get the best care. Here’s how to stay well and get support if you need it:

✅ Visit your local pharmacy – Many are open all weekend and can help with minor illnesses like coughs, colds, sore throats, UTIs, sinus infections, and skin conditions. Check which pharmacies are open near you via the link in the comments below.
✅ Use NHS 111 – Available 24/7 online or by phone for urgent advice, and to be directed to the right service, including urgent treatment centres and out-of-hours GPs.
✅ Only use A&E for life-threatening emergencies.

29/08/2026

🍂 Flu season is just around the corner… are you ready? 💉

Our 2026/27 flu vaccine stock is expected to arrive at the end of September, with vaccinations starting in October.

📅 Reserve your flu jab now so you can be among the first to protect yourself when the season begins.

Flu vaccination can help reduce your risk of catching flu and lower the chance of serious illness, particularly if you’re eligible for an NHS vaccination or simply want to protect yourself and those around you.

✅ Reserve your jab online at kingspharmacy.co.uk
📍 Visit your local Kings Pharmacy
📞 Or speak to our team in store to book your appointment

Protect yourself. Protect your family. Protect your community.

28/08/2026

There's a top-secret hidden word in this puzzle. Can you tell what it is? Comment below with your answer!

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