Day Lewis Pharmacy and Weightloss clinic Sway

21/08/2026

18/08/2026

Who can get their NHS flu vaccination and when?

The NHS is encouraging eligible people to book their flu vaccination ahead of this winter.

FROM 1 SEPTEMBER
💛 Pregnant women
💛 Children aged 2–3
💛 School-aged children, from Reception to Year 11
💛 Children aged 6 months to 17 years in clinical risk groups

FROM 1 OCTOBER
💙 Adults aged 65+
💙 Adults aged 18–64 in clinical risk groups
💙 Eligible carers
💙 People in long-stay residential care homes
💙 Eligible frontline social care workers
💙 Close contacts of people who are immunocompromised
💙 People experiencing homelessness

Eligibility criteria apply. For full details, visit the NHS England website.

Book your vaccine here: https://www.daylewis.co.uk/pharmacy-services/flu-vaccination-service/

(Source: NHS England)

18/08/2026

If your thoughts keep returning to food long after you've eaten, there's a name for it: food noise.

Food noise describes persistent, intrusive thoughts about food that go beyond normal hunger cues. Understanding what's behind it is the first step to quietening it.

We've put together a guide explaining what food noise is, why it happens, and the practical steps that can help turn the volume down.

Read the full guide here: https://scd.st/3wl2xf88

Click here to book your weight management appointment: https://scd.st/a8p5bgb3

17/08/2026

Every weight management journey is different, and so is the support you deserve.

Whether you're just getting started or looking for a new approach, we are here to listen, guide and help you find a solution that's right for you.

Take that first step with confidence. We're with you every step of the way. 💛

Click the link for more information and to book your appointment: https://scd.st/6f6t6qgu

31/07/2026

14/07/2026

Heading to university in September? 🎓

Before you pack for halls, sort this one out.

First-year uni students are around 7x more likely to catch MenB (meningococcal group 😎) than others their age.

Close quarters in halls and freshers' socials make it easy to spread. It can go from first symptoms to serious illness in hours, so it's worth those two quick jabs of protection before you go.

If you're in Year 13 or starting uni/halls for the first time this autumn, you can get it FREE on the NHS at your local Day Lewis Pharmacy, no GP referral needed.

📅 Book now to get both doses done before freshers' week
💉 Just pop into your local Day Lewis Pharmacy or book via the NHS app.

Sorted before you even step on campus. That's one less thing to worry about while you're figuring out your timetable, your laundry, and your kitchen rota. 🧺📚

Click here for more information

What is MenB? Meningococcal group B (MenB) bacteria are the most common cause of bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (blood poisoning) in the UK. The illness can develop within hours and is life-threatening, and survivors can be left with lasting effects such as hearing loss, brain damage or limb l...

05/07/2026

Happy 78th Birthday, England! 🎂

Thank you for the care, compassion, and dedication you bring to our communities every single day. Proud to stand alongside you. 💙