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What Is LED Light Therapy And How Can It Help My Skin?
Learn about LED light therapy, what skin conditions it can help with, the different LED light therapies you can have and what to expect during your treatment.
Sarah
3 days ago


5 Facts About The Korean Glass Skin Glow
Learn about Korean glass skin, where it comes from, what it means, what kind of skin it’s for & how to get the K-beauty look. Discover skin rejuvenation today!
Sarah
Mar 12


What Is Medical Cannabis And What Is It Prescribed To Treat?
Find out more about access to medical cannabis in the UK, how you can get a prescription and which conditions are treated on the NHS and by private specialists.
Sarah
Feb 19


Could A Menstrual Blood Test Replace Smear Tests For Cancer?
Find out more about a proposed new pharmacy test for HPV and cervical cancer, why it is more accessible than conventional smear tests, and why this matters.
Sarah
Feb 9


What Is A HydraFacial And How Can It Help My Skin?
Learn more about HydraFacials, including who they are appropriate for, what the benefits are and how quickly you can expect to see results after a treatment.
Sarah
Jan 22


Do You Need To Fast Before Your Blood Test?
Find out why you need to go nil-by-mouth for some pharmacy blood tests, why this matters, and which tests you can eat what you like before your appointment.
Sarah
Jan 9


Did Smaller Paracetamol Packet Sizes Save Lives?
Find out why pharmacies will only supply a limited number of packets of a popular over-the-counter pain relief medication and why this approach saved lives.
Sarah
Dec 11, 2025


What Travel Vaccines Do You Need For Visiting South Asia?
If you need to get travel vaccinations in Swindon, we can provide whatever you need for your trip. Find out what you will need when visiting south Asia.
Sarah
Nov 20, 2025


When Was The First Full Blood Count Test Carried Out?
Find out the origins of one of the most important pharmacy blood tests of them all, and why the full blood count has endured as a general overall health test.
Sarah
Nov 14, 2025


What Are The Benefits Of Genetic Blood Testing?
Find out how genetic blood testing helps people discover if they are at risk of health conditions, so they can prepare themselves mentally and physically.
Sarah
Oct 23, 2025


What Is Polynucleotide Therapy And How Does It Help?
Learn about one of the latest skin therapies – polynucleotide therapy – and how this can improve your skin’s hydration and reduce dark circles and puffiness.
Sarah
Oct 15, 2025


Could Phlebotomy Be Done With Smaller Machines And Less Blood?
Find out why we use advanced equipment and a sufficient sample of blood to undertake accurate testing through the example of a machine that broke promises.
Sarah
Sep 24, 2025


What Should You Do And Not Do Before A Blood Test?
Find out more about how certain everyday activities can affect phlebotomy blood tests, and what you should and should not do to get the most accurate results.
Sarah
Sep 12, 2025


How Long Do Blood Tests Take To Process?
From three hours to three months, pharmacy blood tests can vary in how long they take from pinprick to final results. Find out what can affect the timescales.
Sarah
Aug 29, 2025


What Does An Abnormal Blood Test Reading Really Mean?
Blood testing is very complex, particularly with novel, specialist tests. Find out what an abnormal blood test means and why it is not synonymous with positive.
Sarah
Aug 21, 2025


What Foods Can Affect The Results Of A Blood Test?
Before taking a blood test, there are certain common ingredients that can inadvertently affect the result. Find out more about which foods to avoid beforehand.
Sarah
Jul 26, 2025


Could A Blood Test Help Doctors Diagnose Dementia Earlier?
A battery of blood tests undertaken by a pharmacy will not only help diagnose illness but find out how it can spot markers of diseases such as Alzheimer’s.
Sarah
Jul 12, 2025


What To Expect From Your First Anti-Wrinkle Injection Appointment
Never had anti-wrinkle injections before? It’s natural to feel anxious about what to expect. Here’s a more breakdown of the service to put you at ease.
Sarah
Jun 30, 2025


Do You Need Rabies Vaccinations Before Travelling?
Travel health services can include a wide range of different vaccinations for travellers visiting various countries. But when might you need a rabies jab?
Sarah
Jun 20, 2025


Health MOTs & What To Expect
Health screens are simply routine checkups that give you a good idea of what your general health is like. Find out more about health checks over on the blog.
Sarah
May 29, 2025
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