It’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week

As part of a drive to keep everyone in Stockport warm and well this winter, Stockport Council is working closely with partners to share expert advice to help residents look after themselves, as well as their home and others.

This week is national Ask Your Pharmacist Week, (Monday, 31 October – Monday, 7 November) and your pharmacist is there to help you and your family.

Pharmacists are clinically trained to give professional advice on managing the symptoms of minor illnesses such as coughs, colds and earache and common childhood ailments. They can also advise you on staying well by stopping smoking, keeping active and having a healthy diet.

You don’t need to book an appointment to speak to your pharmacist, just ask for a private chat. It’s free and confidential.

Anita Rolfe, Director of Health, Quality and Improvement/Deputy Place Lead, One Stockport Health and Care Partnership, sad: “Remember your local pharmacists are highly trained health professionals who can advise you on a range of minor illnesses and health issues, and you don’t need to book an appointment to see them. Most pharmacies will have a private area so you can talk in confidence, just ask your pharmacist.”

You can find a pharmacy that’s convenient for you on the NHS website. Just put in your postcode and the address of the nearest pharmacies, along with their opening times, will be listed.