You & Your Health: Minor Ailments
With Andrew Watson of Goodmeasure Pharmacy, Rotherham Autumn is amongst us which means it’s the start of that season where bugs, viruses and illnesses seem to be on a continuous loop. The colder weather is thought to suppress your immune system, which is why you’re more likely to get poorly...
You and Your Health: 75 years of NHS pharmacy
With Good Measure Pharmacy, Rotherham Since the formation of the National Health Service in 1948, community pharmacies have been an integral part of primary care. Over the last 75 years, our roles as pharmacists have continued to evolve as we make a wider contribution to public health. Free prescriptions under...
75 years of the NHS in Barnsley and Rotherham
As celebrations begin for the 75th anniversary of the NHS, we reflect on the achievements, challenges, and lasting impact it has had on the lives of so many in Barnsley and Rotherham.
Rotherham Hospital Charity launches new Tiny Toes Appeal
As celebrations begin nationally to mark the NHS’ 75th birthday, the Rotherham Hospital and Community Charity is challenging you to mark the incredible milestone too. Charities have played an essential role in supporting the NHS throughout its history, with more than 230 collectively giving over £1m to the NHS every...
Life-saving lung health checks launched in Barnsley and Rotherham
The only scanners you usually find in supermarkets are at the checkouts. But a new NHS initiative has seen mobile lung scanners set up in places like supermarket car parks to screen patients most at risk of lung cancer. Free lung health checks are currently being offered to people in...
Advocating for you during cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer can stir up a lot of questions. Not just about your health and what treatment you might need, but also how the diagnosis will affect the practical matters of your life. Sometimes, you just need someone to talk to about any worries or uncertainties you might...
You and Your Health: Is it ever safe to buy medicines online?
The internet has made everything easier to buy. And that includes medicines. Online pharmacies have sprung up in recent years offering to provide quick, easy and discreet delivery of prescription and over-the-counter medication. While that may seem ideal for the modern ‘e-patient’ who wants 24/7 convenience, medicines are not consumer...
You and Your Health: herbal remedies for stress
With Goodmeasure Pharmacy, Rotherham Everybody has times when we feel stressed from the mounting pressure we face. This has been intensified in recent years with additional worries about health or finances. Stress isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It’s your body’s natural reaction to a situation based on the ‘fight or...
You and Your Health: Liver disease
Liver disease is on the rise, with one in five at risk of developing liver disease. But did you know 90 percent of cases are preventable?
Rotherham Cancer Care: helping people cope with cancer
Being diagnosed with cancer is an overwhelming and life-changing moment that can cause many different emotions about what the future holds. It’s natural to feel stressed, shocked or anxious, but support is out there to help cancer patients deal with their worries and improve their quality of life. For the...
