NHS Sussex is urging everyone to stay well this winter and take advantage of the wide range of health services now available at local pharmacies, including asking your pharmacist for advice for minor illnesses and ailments.

People have always been able to get prescription medicines, care and advice for common illnesses, lifestyle support and medicines advice to help manage long-term conditions at their pharmacy.

Now people can take advantage of services such as blood pressure checks for over 40 year olds and expanded support for people with Parkinson’s disease and osteoporosis, among other conditions.

So, remember to ask your pharmacist for:

• Advice and treatment for minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and earache
• A free blood pressure check (for over 40-year-olds with no history of high blood pressure or those aged 30-39 with a family history of high blood pressure)
• Flu vaccinations
• Advice on staying well and preventing disease – private consultations are offered
• Support to maintain good sexual health
• Help to quit smoking
• Personalised support to get the most from your medicines

For more information visit NHS Sussex’s Help Us Help You webpages.