26 January 2026

New machine brings NHS health-checks to the high street

A new NHS-funded health station, which gives shoppers the chance to get a quick, free, self-service health check in under five minutes is now available at […]
15 January 2026

Pharmacy First delivers faster NHS care for thousands in Notts

Patients across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire are benefitting from quicker, more convenient access to NHS medicines and expert advice, thanks to the Pharmacy First service. Latest figures […]
19 December 2025

Independent Prescriber trial to be extended at three Notts pharmacies

A trial scheme which enables pharmacists to prescribe NHS medicines directly to patients for a range of additional illnesses, without them needing to see their GP, […]
14 November 2025

World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week 2025

Act Now: Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future 18 – 24 November is World Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Awareness Week. World AMR Awareness Week is a global […]
9 September 2025

Know your numbers, protect your future health

Irregular blood pressure is a common cause of serious health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease, dementia and falls, but only 56% of people […]
12 August 2025

Order repeat prescriptions before the Bank Holiday

People are being advised to order any repeat prescriptions ahead of the August Bank Holiday weekend. Pharmacies are extra busy around Bank Holidays and opening hours […]
25 July 2025

Blood pressure – know your numbers

Maintaining a healthy blood pressure is crucial for preventing serious health problems, such as heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and dementia. High blood pressure often has […]
20 June 2025

90,000 local people chose Pharmacy First last year

Around 90,000 patients received NHS treatment from community pharmacies for minor illnesses, urgent medicines supply and minor illness referrals in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire during the first […]
15 April 2025

Football fans urged to get life-saving blood pressure checks as season reaches finale

The NHS is urging football fans and their families to take advantage of potentially life-saving free blood pressure checks in local pharmacies, as the 2024/25 season nears its climax.
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