Poole Bay Pharmacy will be providing free NHS Flu Vaccinations from Monday 14th September and we will be offering a number of clinics over a three week period. This will be by appointment only so please either call the pharmacy or ask at the counter to check availability and book. If we have any vaccinations left after our clinics have finished we will offer a walk-in service for any remaining stock. Currently we can only offer vaccinations for those aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2021). We will be able to offer an NHS & private flu vaccination service for those under 65 years of age but we are awaiting confirmation of delivery due to delays with the manufacture and supply of the quadrivalent flu vaccine. There will be an update as soon as we have a confirmed delivery date.
Please could all patients who are booking an appointment scan click on the following link https://preconsult.app/pc/FM668 and fill out the necessary details prior to their appointment. This is to save time and ensure we can run the appointments on time. Alternatively you can turn up 5 minutes early, scan a QR code available in the pharmacy using a smartphone/tablet and complete prior to your appointment. For those who would struggle to manage this a member of staff can help complete on your behalf; just remember to turn 5 minutes beforehand to allow time for this.
To Qualify for a Free NHS Flu Vaccine you must fall into one of the following groups:
-All people aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2021);
-People aged from 18 to less than 65 years of age with one or more of the following medical conditions:
-Chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis;
-Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure;
-Chronic kidney disease at stage three, four or five;
-Chronic liver disease;
-Chronic neurological disease, such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease,
-Learning disability;
-Diabetes;
-A weakened immune system due to disease (such as HIV/AIDS) or treatment (such as cancer treatment);
-Splenic dysfunction or Asplenia
-Household contacts of those on the NHS Shielded Patient List
-Morbid Obesity: adults with a Body Mass Index =40kg/m2
-Pregnant women aged 18 or over (including those women who become pregnant during the flu season);
-People aged 18 or over living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities;
-Carers aged 18 or over; or
-Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals who are aged 18 or over.
-Social care & Hospice workers: health & social care staff employed by a registered residential care/nursing home or registered domiciliary care provider.
-Hospice workers
-Workers employed through Direct Payments and/or Personal Health Budgets to deliver domiciliary care
Don't qualify for a free NHS vaccination? Don't worry you can still have the vaccine at the pharmacy for £15 (must be 18 or over). We cannot currently provide a private flu vaccination service because we are awaiting confirmation of delivery due to delays with the manufacture and supply of the quadrivalent flu vaccine. We do intend to provide this service and there will be an update as soon as we have a confirmed delivery date.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats we have ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. According to the NHS, in the UK alone, smoking kills over 80,000 people every year and a further 500,000 people are admitted into hospital as a direct result of smoking.
Smoking has been linked to countless conditions from depression, infertility and asthma, to the more serious conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. It’s really not surprising that this is the case when you consider how many harmful substances there are in a cigarette. They have thousands of different chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic (cancer causing), and examples of others being acetone (used as nail polish remover), lead and cadmium (a highly toxic metal.)
The truth of the matter is, we all know how bad smoking is for our health, and a majority of smokers will say that they want to quit but giving up can be hard. Especially without the right help and support. That’s where our friendly and professional staff come in!
There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. One of the developments has been the introduction of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT.) There are a variety of NRT products available:
Smoking is addictive because of the nicotine in cigarettes. That is why it is hard to quit. By starting one or even a combination of the above therapies, they will give a smoker a dose of nicotine in their blood. This reduces the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, whilst they break away from the psychological habit of smoking.
Our staff can advise you on the best way to kick your smoking habit. By coming in to our store our trained pharmacist will provide you with a free consultation, asking you questions such as how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and what triggers the need for a cigarette etc. By determining your ‘level of nicotine addiction’ the pharmacist will then be able to offer their advice on what they think would work best for you.
The pharmacist may even offer advice in other forms, for example, letting you know about any local support groups, advising you to take up a hobby or even suggesting a routine to start you off.
The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. It is a proven fact that if you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chance for success is greatly increased.
Poole Bay Pharmacy will be providing free NHS Flu Vaccinations from Monday 14th September and we will be offering a number of clinics over a three week period. This will be by appointment only so please either call the pharmacy or ask at the counter to check availability and book. If we have any vaccinations left after our clinics have finished we will offer a walk-in service for any remaining stock. Currently we can only offer vaccinations for those aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2021). We will be able to offer an NHS & private flu vaccination service for those under 65 years of age but we are awaiting confirmation of delivery due to delays with the manufacture and supply of the quadrivalent flu vaccine. There will be an update as soon as we have a confirmed delivery date.
Please could all patients who are booking an appointment scan click on the following link https://preconsult.app/pc/FM668 and fill out the necessary details prior to their appointment. This is to save time and ensure we can run the appointments on time. Alternatively you can turn up 5 minutes early, scan a QR code available in the pharmacy using a smartphone/tablet and complete prior to your appointment. For those who would struggle to manage this a member of staff can help complete on your behalf; just remember to turn 5 minutes beforehand to allow time for this.
To Qualify for a Free NHS Flu Vaccine you must fall into one of the following groups:
-All people aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2021);
-People aged from 18 to less than 65 years of age with one or more of the following medical conditions:
-Chronic (long-term) respiratory disease, such as severe asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or bronchitis;
-Chronic heart disease, such as heart failure;
-Chronic kidney disease at stage three, four or five;
-Chronic liver disease;
-Chronic neurological disease, such as Parkinson's disease or motor neurone disease,
-Learning disability;
-Diabetes;
-A weakened immune system due to disease (such as HIV/AIDS) or treatment (such as cancer treatment);
-Splenic dysfunction or Asplenia
-Household contacts of those on the NHS Shielded Patient List
-Morbid Obesity: adults with a Body Mass Index =40kg/m2
-Pregnant women aged 18 or over (including those women who become pregnant during the flu season);
-People aged 18 or over living in long-stay residential care homes or other long-stay care facilities;
-Carers aged 18 or over; or
-Household contacts of immunocompromised individuals who are aged 18 or over.
-Social care & Hospice workers: health & social care staff employed by a registered residential care/nursing home or registered domiciliary care provider.
-Hospice workers
-Workers employed through Direct Payments and/or Personal Health Budgets to deliver domiciliary care
Don't qualify for a free NHS vaccination? Don't worry you can still have the vaccine at the pharmacy for £15 (must be 18 or over). We cannot currently provide a private flu vaccination service because we are awaiting confirmation of delivery due to delays with the manufacture and supply of the quadrivalent flu vaccine. We do intend to provide this service and there will be an update as soon as we have a confirmed delivery date.
The tobacco epidemic is one of the biggest public health threats we have ever faced, killing more than 8 million people a year around the world. According to the NHS, in the UK alone, smoking kills over 80,000 people every year and a further 500,000 people are admitted into hospital as a direct result of smoking.
Smoking has been linked to countless conditions from depression, infertility and asthma, to the more serious conditions such as lung cancer, emphysema and heart disease. It’s really not surprising that this is the case when you consider how many harmful substances there are in a cigarette. They have thousands of different chemicals, some of which are carcinogenic (cancer causing), and examples of others being acetone (used as nail polish remover), lead and cadmium (a highly toxic metal.)
The truth of the matter is, we all know how bad smoking is for our health, and a majority of smokers will say that they want to quit but giving up can be hard. Especially without the right help and support. That’s where our friendly and professional staff come in!
There is now more support than ever before, not just in the form of information, but also products designed to reduce cravings and to fight off any of the horrible withdrawal symptoms. One of the developments has been the introduction of Nicotine replacement therapy (NRT.) There are a variety of NRT products available:
Smoking is addictive because of the nicotine in cigarettes. That is why it is hard to quit. By starting one or even a combination of the above therapies, they will give a smoker a dose of nicotine in their blood. This reduces the nicotine withdrawal symptoms and cravings, whilst they break away from the psychological habit of smoking.
Our staff can advise you on the best way to kick your smoking habit. By coming in to our store our trained pharmacist will provide you with a free consultation, asking you questions such as how many cigarettes you smoke in a day and what triggers the need for a cigarette etc. By determining your ‘level of nicotine addiction’ the pharmacist will then be able to offer their advice on what they think would work best for you.
The pharmacist may even offer advice in other forms, for example, letting you know about any local support groups, advising you to take up a hobby or even suggesting a routine to start you off.
The benefit of having this support is that we are there 7 days a week whenever you need help, or even just a friendly professional to speak with. It is a proven fact that if you receive support while trying to stop smoking your chance for success is greatly increased.
This is a message to update all of our customers who use our pharmacy. Thank-you for everyone's support, kind words and patience over the last few months with the emergence of the COVID 19 pandemic. Please be aware that it is mandatory to wear a face mask in the pharmacy in line with current government recommendations. We are currently letting in two customers at a time. We ask that customers respect the current guidance on wearing a face mask in the pharmacy and maintaining social distancing. Measures we have taken include staff wearing face masks, a protective screen at the front counter, a regular cleaning schedule and signing prescriptions on behalf of all our patients. We currently sell various types of face masks, hand gels and thermometers as well as having an online shop on our website, which some of you may be interested in using if you prefer not to go out.
UPDATE:
Poole Bay Pharmacy will be providing free NHS FLU VACCINATIONS from Monday 14th September and we will be offering a number of clinics over a three week period. This will be by appointment only so please either call the pharmacy or ask at the counter to check availability and book. If we have any vaccinations left after our clinics have finished we will offer a walk-in service for any remaining stock. Currently we can only offer vaccinations for those aged 65 years and over (including those becoming age 65 years by 31 March 2021). We will be able to offer an NHS & private flu vaccination service for those under 65 years of age but we are awaiting confirmation of delivery due to delays with the manufacture and supply of the quadrivalent flu vaccine. There will be an update as soon as we have a confirmed delivery date.
• DELIVERY SERVICE - Poole Bay Pharmacy currently offer free delivery to anyone who is 70 or over. For those under 70 who require a delivery there will be a charge of £2 to cover some of the additional costs we will incur. For those who wish to make use of this service please call the pharmacy or contact us via our website. Please be aware that as shielding rules come to an end at some point later in the year, as per government guidance, we will need to review our delivery service charge and those eligible for free delivery. For any customers currently on our delivery service who feel they will no longer require deliveries once shielding is over, please contact the pharmacy so we can switch you back to collection.
NOTE: For those customers who live outside a 2 mile radius of our pharmacy it may be easier to get your prescription transferred to a more local pharmacy. With the massive surge in demand for deliveries we will not be able to deliver to those that live some distance away. If unsure please check with the pharmacy first.
• ORDERING PRESCRIPTIONS - We are currently asking customers to order as usual and we will allow up to 2 weeks before they are due. Please do not request more than 2 months at a time or order too early. This will only contribute to medicine shortages. The pharmacy is always very busy and the phone can ring continuously. We would ask anyone who has an internet connection to register and use our website to order prescriptions online. You can also link to an app and use your smart phone to order. Details are set out on our website. This will free up the phone to allow customers who cannot use online services to phone through their prescription orders. It also helps to free up our time to keep on top of the large workload we have. For those who like to come in to order their repeat prescription and are a patient of Westbourne Medical Centre, to avoid queuing and save time, please use your white repeat prescription order form, tick what you want then drop this off in the repeat prescription box just inside the main entrance of the surgery. We always put a copy of your latest repeat prescription order form with your most recent prescription. Please note we do ask for 3 working days minimum to process prescriptions. Coming in to collect before your prescription is due only contributes to our workload so please avoid doing this if possible.
Finally I want to express my huge appreciation for how patient and understanding all our customers have been in the last few months. Many of you have sent cards and/or spoken with sincere gratitude and appreciation for what we do. A massive thank-you to every single one of you; it really does make a big difference to us here at the pharmacy to receive such encouraging feedback.
Please keep up-to-date with government recommendations on the COVID 19 virus pandemic and follow their guidance. Our advice will always be consistent with what the Department of Health and NHS England are recommending. We want all our customers to remain safe and Poole Bay Pharmacy is committed to doing our absolute best to meet all your needs during these unprecedented times. We wish you all safe passage in the months ahead. If you have concerns or questions it is best to contact us by phone or message us using our website.
Yours Sincerely,
Atheel Edmunds
(Superintendent Pharmacist Manager)
on behalf of all the Poole Bay Pharmacy team.
Monday 7th September 2020