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Winter health

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Cough & cold

Translate your customer's cough

Refresh your knowledge on different types of cough and how customers might describe them.

02 Sep 2024 , 10 Min Module

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Sore throat

Sore throats: Refresh your product knowledge

Watch this short video to learn about Difflam’s triple action relief against sore throat and explore the different benefits of each product in the range

06 Aug 2024 , 3 Min Module

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Cough & cold

Freezing out winter illness

The winter months cannot only exacerbate common conditions but bring with it some serious impacts on health.

11 Dec 2023 , 1 Min Article

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Education & training

Advising on Aromatic Rubs

Discover how aromatic rubs can play a key role in customers’ fight against symptoms of colds and congestion

02 Nov 2022 , 5 Min Module

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Asthma & COPD

DH sets ambitious targets for winter flu programme

The Department of Health and Social Care announces that it aims to vaccinate 85 per cent of people aged 65 and over against influenza.

18 Jul 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Easing congestion

A blocked nose, painful sinuses and earache: causes and latest treatment advice

15 Dec 2020 , 3 Min Article

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GP flu jab banners send wrong message says MP

Exclusive: GPs seeking to dissuade patients from having their flu jab in a community pharmacy are not being constructive, says Nigel Mills MP. 

08 Sep 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Some Scottish pharmacies may not be included in flu drive

Some health boards in Scotland may decide not to involve community pharmacies in the provision of NHS flu vaccinations.

20 Aug 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Flu

Winter is coming

The approaching cold and flu season is always a busy time for pharmacy. Are you ready?

16 Oct 2019 , 5 Min Article

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Customer service

Over 1,200 referred to pharmacy in NHS 111 trial

A PhIF funded pharmacy referral scheme has seen over 1,200 patients assessed by pharmacists rather than in hospitals in the North East this winter

08 Feb 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Screening & diagnostics

Over 1,200 referred to pharmacy in NHS 111 trial

A PhIF funded pharmacy referral scheme has seen over 1,200 patients assessed by pharmacists rather than in hospitals in the North East this winter

08 Feb 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Flu still circulating but showing signs of stabilising, PHE says

New figures reveal that GP consultations have stabilised, hospitalisations have fallen by 7% and that intensive care admissions have fallen by 26%

02 Feb 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma & COPD

PSNC reassures contractors on flu vaccine stock levels

PSNC has issued a statement to reassure contractors that stocks are still available through the pharmacy wholesaler market

18 Jan 2018 , 1 Min Article

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Vaccinations

Pharmacy gets green light to vaccinate care staff

Contractors can begin providing flu vaccinations to social care workers following the publication of an amended service specification and PGD

20 Nov 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Sore throat

Research looks at attitudes to treating sore throat

Almost a third of people in the UK view their GP as a first port of call when suffering from a sore throat, new research indicates

20 Nov 2017 , 1 Min Article

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Half of UK adults need help to self care

In Self Care Week, research suggests that almost half of UK adults require assistance to self care for self-treatable conditions

13 Nov 2017 , 1 Min Article