Claremont House Pharmacy

13/08/2026

With temperatures peaking today, make sure you take sensible precautions to stay safe:

- keep hydrated
- avoid the sun during the hottest part of the day (11am-3pm)
- wear sunscreen, a hat and light clothes
- check in on older or vulnerable friends, relatives and neighbours

12/08/2026

👶 Supporting You and Your Family – Every Step of the Way 💙

From your baby’s first feeds to starting childcare, every stage of parenthood comes with new questions.

The new Best Start for Life website brings together trusted NHS and government advice on:
👶 Pregnancy and newborn care
🥣 Weaning and nutrition
💉 Childhood vaccinations
🧸 Child development
🏡 Childcare and early years support
❤️ Parenting advice and family wellbeing

🌐 Find out more at: www.beststartinlife.gov.uk

And remember, your local community pharmacy is here to help too. Our friendly pharmacy team can offer advice on common childhood illnesses, medicines, healthy living, minor ailments, and signpost you to the right NHS services when you need extra support.

📍 Pop in and speak to your local community pharmacy — we’re here to support your family’s health from day one.

11/08/2026

🌞🌑 SOLAR ECLIPSE 2026 – PROTECT YOUR EYES! 👀🕶️

The solar eclipse is happening tomorrow, Wednesday 12 August, and it’s a fantastic opportunity to see something pretty spectacular! 🌞✨

But as your local pharmacy, we want to remind you that looking directly at the Sun can cause serious and permanent damage to your eyes — even during an eclipse. 👁️⚠️

💊 OUR PHARMACY TOP TIPS:

🕶️ Use proper eclipse glasses or viewers that meet the ISO 12312-2 safety standard.

❌ Regular sunglasses are NOT safe for viewing the eclipse.

🚫 Never look directly at the Sun through a camera, binoculars or telescope unless you have the correct specialist solar filter.

🌥️ Don’t be fooled by cloudy weather — harmful rays can still reach your eyes.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Keep children safe too — make sure they understand never to look directly at the Sun and supervise them when viewing the eclipse.

If you experience eye pain, blurred vision, blind spots or changes to your vision after looking at the Sun, seek medical advice promptly 👀❤️

🌑 Enjoy the eclipse — but protect your eyes!

For more information and UKHSA advice, read the full guidance below 👇

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On Wednesday 12 August 2026, a partial solar eclipse will be visible across the UK. It's a rare and exciting event that many people will be keen to watch. But looking directly at the Sun without the right protection can cause permanent damage to your

10/08/2026

💙 1 in 9 adults has high blood pressure - and most don’t know it
High blood pressure has no symptoms but causes over half of heart attacks and strokes.

The easiest way to protect your health is to get checked early.
🩺 Get your FREE blood pressure check at your local community pharmacy

If you’re 40 or over, have no previous diagnosis of hypertension and haven’t had a BP check in the past 6 months, your NHS pharmacy can check your blood pressure quickly, safely and without needing a GP appointment.

✔ No need to book with your GP
✔ No long waits
✔ Walk in or pop in while you’re out
✔ Private consultation room
✔ Results explained by a trained pharmacist
⏱ Fast, simple, convenient
Your check takes 10–15 minutes.

You may also be offered a home monitor to track your readings over a few days.

06/08/2026

💙 Not sure what your NHS exemption certificate covers?

Before you claim free NHS prescriptions or dental treatment, it’s important to check that your exemption certificate is valid and what you’re entitled to.

The NHS exemption checker lets you quickly find out if your certificate:
✅ Is still valid
✅ Covers free NHS prescriptions
✅ Covers free or reduced-cost NHS dental treatment
It only takes a few minutes and can help you avoid unexpected penalty charges for incorrect claims.

Check your entitlement today:
👉 https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/check-if-you-have-nhs-exemption

05/08/2026

🎓 Starting university or residential college this autumn? Protect yourself against MenB 💉

Meningococcal B (MenB) is a rare but serious bacterial infection that can cause meningitis and sepsis. Students living in shared accommodation are at increased risk, so the NHS is offering a free MenB vaccine to eligible young people.

You may be eligible if you:
✅ Were born between 1 September 2007 and 31 August 2008, or
✅ Are starting university for the first time in Autumn 2026, were born on or after 21 July 2001, and are under 25, or
✅ Are starting further education for the first time in Autumn 2026, were born on or after 21 July 2001, will be living in eligible residential accommodation, and are under 25.

Don’t leave it until Freshers’ Week – get protected before you start your new chapter.

📍 Visit your local community pharmacy to check your eligibility and receive your free NHS MenB vaccination.

Help protect yourself and those around you 💙

04/08/2026

☀️ As temperatures increase during the summer, so do your chances of getting an insect bite 🦟

Whether it’s an itchy bite, a sting that’s getting worse, or signs of infection, pharmacists can offer fast, expert advice without needing a GP appointment.

They can also support you with:
💚 UTI symptoms
💚 Sore throat
💚 Sinusitis
💚 Earache
💚 Impetigo
💚 Shingles
💚 Infected insect bites

Most pharmacies also have private consultation rooms, so you can get help comfortably and confidentially.

Stay safe in the sunshine - and remember to think Pharmacy First this summer 🌼💊

03/08/2026

📲 Turn on your NHS App notifications so you know when your bowel screening kit is on its way!

💙 For 20 years, NHS bowel screening has been helping to detect bowel cancer early – often before any symptoms appear.

🏠 The test is quick, simple and done in the comfort of your own home.

✅ If you’re aged 50–74, you’ll be invited to take part. When your kit arrives, complete it and send it back as soon as you can. It could make all the difference.

ℹ️ Find out more about bowel cancer screening:

https://www.nhs.uk/tests-and-treatments/bowel-cancer-screening/

31/07/2026

💙 Did you know? NHS contraception services are FREE and completely confidential.

Need the emergency contraceptive pill?
You can get it from our community pharmacy without an appointment 💊

Whether you’re looking for regular contraception or need emergency contraception, help is available quickly, discreetly and without judgement.

💙 Your local pharmacy is here to help.

30/07/2026

💊 Think Pharmacy First!

Your local community pharmacy is now an easy, convenient place to get clinical advice and treatment for minor health concerns - no GP appointment needed.

Highly trained pharmacists can now assess and treat seven common conditions:
• 👂 Earache
• 🦠 Impetigo
• 🐜 Infected insect bites
• 🔥 Shingles
• 😣 Sinusitis
• 🤒 Sore throat
• 🚺 UTIs for women aged 16–64

Don’t wait for minor issues to get worse - your pharmacy team is here to help, quickly and professionally.

👉 More info: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/how-pharmacies-can-help/

🎥 Watch the explainer: https://youtu.be/Rb0JnZjUFyw?si=0vrTQ6lShvgizsFy

NHS England's campaign video for Pharmacy First - 7 Clinical Pathways