Loneliness Awareness Week 2025 takes place from 9th-15th June, presenting a valuable opportunity to address the growing concern of loneliness. This year's theme, "Meeting Loneliness Together," emphasises reducing the stigma around this natural human emotion and encourages collective efforts to foster connections. Why This Matters: If loneliness is very severe or lasts a long time, it might increase the risk of some physical conditions such as dementia and mental health conditions such as stress, anxiety, low mood or depression. Loneliness is a feeling most of us will experience - but stigma keeps us silent. Together we can talk about loneliness, understand loneliness, challenge stigma, and create space for honest discussion. Hosted by Marmalade Trust, Loneliness Awareness Week has th

▶ May Spring Bank Holiday - Monday 26th May 2025 - Remember to request your repeat Prescriptions from your GP surgery. Please ensure you order any repeat medication 7 days before you run out! Don't forget to order your medication in good time for the Bank Holiday. Our pharmacies will be closed on Monday 26th May and reopen at 9am Tuesday 27th May 2025. ▶ For information on pharmacy services during the holiday period click on the following link : https://cpcw.org.uk/resources/rota/

������Congratulations to Sarah from our Kingsway branch who is celebrating an amazing 30 years of loyal service at Swettenham Chemists. Thank you Sarah for providing outstanding pharmaceutical services to the residents of the Kingsway community and the surrounding area. #longservice #communitycommunity

This week our Blacon Health and Wellbeing Community Board is proudly helping to raise awareness of a Gentle Circuit - community organised sessions for those with cardiac history, lower fitness levels or Other Health Concerns - ▶For more information see contact details.

Chair Based Exercise Club This week our Blacon Health and Wellbeing Community Board is proudly helping to raise awareness of Chair Based Exercise Class - every Thursday. ▶For more information see contact details.

Following the success of our 1st blister pack recycling box our friends at Eco Communities have kindly supported a second box as part of their Plastic Free Chester campaign. ��Help us recycle empty blister packs and drop your used packs into the recycle box provided.

Don't let your protection fade. Make your booking today. To book visit: �� https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/ #covidspringbooster

Don't forget to order your medication in good time for the Bank Holiday. Our pharmacies will be closed on Monday 5th May and reopen at 9am Tuesday 6th May 2025. Please ensure you order any repeat medication 7 days before you run out! ▶ For information on pharmacy services during the holiday period click on the following link : https://cpcw.org.uk/resources/rota/

This week our Blacon Health and Wellbeing Community Board is proudly helping to raise awareness of a wonderful local organisation - Here and Now Chester Ltd. A Social group located in Blacon for older people to get together share activities and socialise ▶For more information visit https://www.here-and-now-chester.com/

☀�� Spring has arrived and that means the hay fever season is back! Stock up with our special in store offers. Call in and ask our Health Care Advisors for help and advice on treating your hay fever symptoms. #hayfever2025

▶ Send your CV to swettenham.chemists@gmail.com, or drop off in store at: ▶ Swettenham Chemists, 249 Old Chester Road, Rock Ferry, CH42 3TD ▶ Apply via indeed at: https://bit.ly/4li1T9g

▶ Send your CV to swettenham.chemists@gmail.com, or drop off in store at: ▶ Head Office, Swettenham Chemists, 18 Allport Lane, Bromborough, CH62 7HP ▶ Apply via indeed at: https://bit.ly/4iBVQdK

Our branches will be providing a Covid-19 Spring Booster service from Tuesday 1st April 2025. To book visit: �� https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/vaccination-and-booking-services/book-covid-19-vaccination/ #covidspringbooster

Our branches will be providing a Covid-19 Spring Booster service from Tuesday 1st April 2025. Booking is available via the NHS online National Booking system from Tuesday 25th March 2025. Add a note to your diary and book your booster. #covidspringbooster

A big thank you to all our customers from our Kingsway branch who have helped to fill our 1st recycling box. The recycle box has been kindly provided by our friends from Eco Communities as part of their Plastic Free Chester campaign. ��Help us recycle empty blister packs and drop your used packs into the recycle box provided. #environment #recycle

Join thousands quitting on No Smoking Day! Stopping smoking is one of the best things you'll ever do for your health. When you stop, you give your lungs the chance to repair and you'll be able to breathe easier. There are lots of other benefits too - and they start almost immediately. ��Ask our pharmacy team for advice and start your journey to a smoke free life. #NoSmokingDay2025

Looking for a Mother's Day present idea? Look no further! Verset are a brand exclusively made and manufactured for pharmacies and are not available elsewhere. Pop in and try our samplers and select your fragrance.

▶ Send your CV to swettenham.chemists@gmail.com, or drop off in store, or ▶ Visit our indeed advert and apply via this link: https://indeedhi.re/4hlcspI ▶ Swettenham Chemists, 4 The Parade, Blacon, Chester, CH1 5HN

Verset Perfume - Gift for Valentine's Day Verset are a brand exclusively made and manufactured for pharmacies and are not available elsewhere. Try our samplers in store to find that favourite scent. Available in all stores.

This week our Blacon and Kingsway Health and Wellbeing Community Boards are proudly displaying information on a new Nature and Natter walk which will take place every Thursday at 10am from Thursday 6th February 2025. The new wellbeing walk is a new initiative by The Swettenham Foundation and Chester FC Community Trust . Spread the word about the walk which is designed to connect you with nature and promote wellness through the outdoors. Great work!