Mental Health Awareness Week

Mental Health Day

World Cancer Day: February 4th, 2020. A leading international awareness day.

Take the drama out of minor illnesses. Get expert clinical advice from your friendly Pharmacist at Bispham Road Pharmacy in our private consultation room. #HelpUsHelpYou - lets get it seen to. Visit nhs.uk/pharmacyadvice for more information.

Having trouble giving up smoking? Why not speak with our trained staff at Bispham Road Pharmacy. Some facts around smoking: Tobacco control in England has seen considerable success in the past few decades and the latest national statistics show that adult smoking prevalence in England has dropped...

When was the last time you took ANTIBIOTICS ? What were they given for? Was it necessary? Always think of these questions when requesting/ taking antibiotics. Taking Antibiotics when not necessary is not good for you and your family. Antibiotics are medicines used to prevent and treat bacterial...

Sunshine and longer days are a welcome change for many of us. But for those who suffer from hay fever, the arrival of spring and summer can wreak havoc. From late March to early September, the higher pollen count can bring with is a host of undesirable side effects. The most common symptoms are:...

"Make May Purple" is the Stroke Associations action on stroke awareness month , taking place every May. Individuals show their support for those who have been affected by stroke and help to raise awareness and essential funds for the Stroke Association. Join #MakeMayPurpleon social media. ...

No Smoking Day – 13thMarch 2019. This is an annual awareness day, which is a great time to stop smoking. Below are 5 practical tips to help individuals get started with their quit smoking plan. Tip #1 Prepare for the day – reduce and avoid stressful situations where possible to give...

Raynaud's phenomenon is common and doesn't usually cause any severe problems. You can often treat the symptoms yourself by keeping warm. Sometimes it can be a sign of a more serious condition. Check if its Raynaud's Raynaud's affects your blood circulation. When you're cold, anxious or...

It can be easy for people to get into the habit of drinking alcohol most nights but the reality is, it isn’t good for their long term health...... What many people don’t realise is that regularly drinking alcohol above low risk levels can significantly increase the risk of developing a...

Stoptober is back! If you stop smoking for 28 days you’re 5 time more likely to quit for good!! This year's Stoptober begins on 1 October 2018, and there's never been a better time to stop smoking: Success rates are the highest ever Cigarette packs are losing their appeal since the...

MIGRAINE AWARENESS WEEK 2nd September - 8th September is migraine awareness week! Migraines are complex neurological condition with a wide variety of symptoms! For many people the main feature is a painful headache, other symptoms include disturbed vision, sensitivity to light, sound and...

Travelling beyond Europe this summer? Not sure if you need any vaccinations or tablets?! Here at bispham road pharmacy we have a trained pharmacist and a medical professional who is available for advice and consultations (by appointments only) CALL BISPHAM ROAD PHARMACY to make an appointment. We...

Men’s health week!! 11th-18th June Men's Health Week runs every year in the week before Father's Day. This year the focus will be on Diabetes in men. This is a disease that becomes present in men much more than women, and can develop complications in male bodies at a higher rate than...

June is Scleroderma Awareness Month!! Scleroderma is a rare, chronic disease of the immune system, blood vessels and connective tissue. It is an autoimmune condition, meaning the immune system becomes overactive and attacks healthy tissue in the body. 2.5 million people worldwide have...

WORLD BLOOD DONOR DAY June 14th is world blood donor day!! Every year, on 14Th June, countries around the world celebrate World Blood Donor Day. The event serves to thank voluntary, unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood and to raise awareness of the need for regular blood...

Cupcake day 2018!! Cupcake day is back on the 14th June and everyone is invited!! Last years cupcake day raised over one million pounds for people affected by dementia and we want to make this years event even bigger and better!! Dementia devastates lives. In the U.K. someone develops dementia...

Mental Health Awareness Week 14th-20th May Hosted by the mental health foundation, this year for Mental Health Awareness Week we’re focusing on stress. Research has shown that two thirds of us experience mental health problems in our lifetimes, and stress is not a mental health problem...

BOWEL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH April is bowel cancer awareness month, a fantastic annual opportunity to raise awareness of bowel cancer and funds to support bowel cancer uk’s work! This year bowel cancer uk and beating bowel cancer have joined together to form the uk’s leading bowel...