Travel Vaccinations for Cuba and the Caribbean: What Do UK Travellers Need in 2026?

Most UK travellers to Cuba and the Caribbean need hepatitis A travel vaccinations as a minimum. Typhoid is recommended for…

2 July 2026

Travel Vaccinations for Bali and Indonesia: What Do UK Travellers Need in 2026?

UK travellers to Bali and Indonesia need hepatitis A and typhoid as a minimum. Rabies vaccination is strongly recommended for…

1 July 2026

Travel Vaccinations for Sri Lanka: What Do UK Travellers Need in 2026?

UK travellers to Sri Lanka should consider hepatitis A and typhoid as a minimum. Rabies is recommended Travel Vaccinations for…

30 June 2026

Travel Vaccinations for Egypt: What Do UK Travellers Need in 2026?

Most UK travellers to Egypt need hepatitis A and typhoid vaccinations as a minimum. Hepatitis B is recommended for some.…

29 June 2026

Travel Vaccinations for Vietnam: What Do UK Travellers Need in 2026?

Travellers from the UK to Vietnam should consider vaccinations for hepatitis A, typhoid, tetanus, and depending on their itinerary, rabies,…

28 June 2026

What Is the NHS New Medicine Service (NMS)?

  New Medicine Service (NMS) is a free NHS service available at all NHS-contracted pharmacies in England, including Newdays Pharmacy.…

27 May 2026

Hepatitis A Vaccine: Why It Is Recommended for Almost Every International Trip

Hepatitis A is a viral liver infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is present across much of the…

26 May 2026

The Contraceptive Injection (Depo-Provera): How It Works, Side Effects, and Who It Suits

The contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera or Sayana Press) delivers a progestogen hormone that prevents pregnancy for twelve to thirteen weeks. It…

25 May 2026

Typhoid Vaccine for Travel: Everything UK Travellers Need to Know

Typhoid fever is a serious bacterial infection spread through contaminated food and water. It is common across South Asia, sub-Saharan…

23 May 2026

Why Have I Stopped Losing Weight? Understanding and Overcoming a Weight Loss Plateau

A weight loss plateau occurs when weight loss slows significantly or stops despite continuing your diet and exercise programme. It…

22 May 2026

Contraceptive Patch and Vaginal Ring: How Do They Work and Are They Right for You?

The contraceptive patch (Evra) and the vaginal ring (NuvaRing, Ornibel) are combined hormonal contraceptive methods containing oestrogen and progestogen. They…

21 May 2026

Cholera Vaccine for Travel: Who Needs Dukoral and How Does It Work?

Cholera is a severe diarrhoeal disease caused by the bacterium Vibrio cholerae and transmitted through contaminated water and food. The…

20 May 2026

Flu Jab at a Pharmacy in Berkshire: Who Needs It and How to Get One in 2026

The flu vaccine is recommended every year for adults aged 65 and over, pregnant women, children aged two to seventeen,…

19 May 2026

Weight Management With Type 2 Diabetes: How a Pharmacy Can Help

Losing even five to ten percent of body weight can produce significant improvements in blood glucose control, blood pressure, and…

18 May 2026

What BMI Do You Need to Qualify for Weight Loss Treatment at a UK Pharmacy?

Eligibility for weight loss medicines in the UK is based primarily on your BMI (Body Mass Index). You typically need…

16 May 2026

The Copper Coil (IUD): How Does It Work and Is It Right for You?

The copper intrauterine device (IUD), often called the copper coil, is a small T-shaped device inserted into the uterus by…

15 May 2026

Japanese Encephalitis Vaccine: Do You Need It Before Your Trip to Asia?

Japanese encephalitis is a serious mosquito-borne viral brain infection endemic in parts of South, Southeast, and East Asia. The vaccine…

14 May 2026

Can You Get Wegovy on the NHS in the UK? Everything You Need to Know in 2026

NHS access to Wegovy (semaglutide 2.4 mg) for weight management in the UK is limited and phased. NHS England has…

13 May 2026

Do You Need a Yellow Fever Vaccine? A Complete UK Traveller’s Guide for 2026

Yellow fever vaccination is a legal entry requirement for travellers arriving from countries where yellow fever is endemic, including much…

12 May 2026

Why a Pharmacy Led Weight Management Programme Could Be the Best Option for You in Berkshire

Pharmacy led weight management programmes combine clinical assessment, personalised treatment plans, and ongoing support in an accessible, community based setting.…

9 May 2026