Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including at our pharmacies. If you've not been diagnosed with high blood pressure and would like to get yours checked, contact or visit one of our branches.
If we find any potential signs of high blood pressure, we will refer you to your GP for further investigation and treatment if appropriate.
The Your C-Card Scheme gives FREE condoms and lube to young people aged 13-24. You can access the service whether you’re male or female, no matter what your sexual orientation is. It doesn’t matter whether you’re having sex, thinking about having sex, or if you're just curious.
How C-Card Works
Sign up at any C-Card Registration Point (Crouch End and Tottenham)
You will discuss some sexual health issues with a C-Card Worker in private
You give your date of birth and part of your postcode, (We will never contact you using this information.) we give you a C-Card and selection pack of condoms.
Whenever you want condoms, visit any C-Card Issue Point or Registration Point.
Show your C-Card and indicate which types of condoms and lube you want, by name, colour or number. You can choose a mixture of 12 items.
Your C-Card is marked every time you use it.
Use your card 6 times if 16 or over, 3 times if aged 13 to 15. After this, return to any C-Card Registration Point to for a chat and to get your card renewed.
When you visit the C-Card Point – be sure to check out if they offer any other sexual health services.
Chlamydia is the most common STI amongst young people and is particularly dangerous because it often has no symptoms, so you don’t always know you have it. If it is not treated it can lead to infertility – (not being able to have children). The good news is that it can easily be treated.
Symptoms and warning signs
There often aren’t any symptoms, but if there are they could include:
Females:
Males:
Chlamydia can even cause painful swelling and irritation in the eyes, in both males and females
How do you get it?
How do you treat it?
The treatment for Chlamydia is a simple course of antibiotics.
Long-term effects
Chlamydia can cause serious fertility problems.
We are trained to treat common conditions such as head lice or a sore throat and can refer you to your GP if your illness requires a prescription medicine or a GP appointment.
You will not have to visit your GP for a prescription or wait for an appointment.
Your GP will be able to spend more time treating patients with more serious illnesses.
This is a confidential and high quality service.
We as a pharmacy are open in the evenings and on the weekends.
Will I still be able to see a GP? treatment without waiting for an appointment with your GP
Yes, if you want to, you can still have an appointment to see the GP or nurse. This is just another way that you can get advice and treatment without waiting for an appointment with your GP.
Can I use the service if I pay for my prescriptions?
No, but you can still obtain free advice from any pharmacy and buy the medicines you need from the pharmacy. Many medicines for common conditions cost less than the cost of a prescription charge (currently £8.60).
No appointments needed, easily accessible location and just a quick consultation, we ensure a hassle free service to all our patients. Simply walk in and ask to speak to our friendly and professional pharmacist about the morning after pill.
Our pharmacist will need to see the person that the emergency contraception is intended for, and will need to ask a few questions regarding the patients’ medical history. This is done in the privacy of our consultation room and everything discussed is in complete confidence. The sooner you come to our pharmacy to take the morning after pill, the greater the chances of avoiding pregnancy.
If the Pharmacist feels like Levonelle One Step is not suitable for you, they will not give you the morning after pill, but advise you to see your health care professional.
We are one of the few pharmacies that are able to provide the morning after pill free of charge to patients who are aged 24 and under, and who meet the NHS criteria. Alternatively, the pill can be purchased privately from our pharmacy.
About Emergency Contraception (Levonelle One Step) -
When it comes to sex, even if you’ve taken precautions, sometimes things don’t quite go to plan. Accidents happen with contraception and things go wrong all the time. You may even just be worried that your contraceptive pill hasn’t worked. If you’ve had unprotected sex or you’re worried about contraception failure, here is some of the information you need to know about Levonelle One Step -
- Levonelle One Step is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your contraceptive method has failed.
- There is one white tablet in the pack and it is most effective when taken within the first 12 hours
- The tablet contains a hormone called Levonorgestrel.
- Levonelle One Step is thought to work by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg or by preventing sperm from fertilising any egg that may have already been released
- If you are over 16 you can get Levonelle One Step over the counter at our Pharmacy
- If you are under 16 you cannot buy Levonelle One Step at the Pharmacy, you need to visit your GP or a Walk-In centre
- Levonelle One Step works to prevent a pregnancy becoming established, it does not work if you are already pregnant
- You should only use Levonelle One Step in emergencies, not as a regular form of contraception
Please note, there are other emergency contraceptive options available through your doctor or at a Walk-In centre.
If you do have any questions or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
(impotence) are very common, particularly in men over 40.
We can provide treatment for erectile dysfunction under a Patient Group Direction. This means that we can supply and administer specified medicines to pre-defined groups of patients, without a prescription.
Our expert pharmacists carry out a consultation in the pharmacy and as long as you meet eligibility criteria, we can then provide you with the medication such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra as well as the generic options all without a prescription from your doctor.
Pop into store or contact us to speak to our trained staff who will be happy to help.
Losing your hair isn't usually anything to be worried about but it can be upsetting. Treatment may help with some types of hair loss.
We can provide treatment for hair loss under a Patient Group Direction. This means that we can supply and administer specified medicines to groups of patients, without a prescription.
Our expert pharmacists carry out a consultation in the pharmacy and as long as you meet eligibility criteria, we can then provide you with the medication such as propecia or finasteride without a prescription from your doctor.
Pop into store or contact us to speak to our trained staff who will be happy to help.
The flu jab is available for free for eligible patients but adults can still have one privately.
The flu season runs from September to March, so eligibility information will be updated as soon as this years criteria becomes available.
When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.
The service is only available for people living in England, and only for those who have been prescribed a new medicine for the conditions listed:
The NMS can help:
Have you forgotten your contraception pill? Not had a chance to see your doctor? Need a repeat of your contraceptive medication?
Walk-in or book an appointment to see our specialist Pharmacy team for further information and different treatment options.
How can I delay my period?
There's no guaranteed way to delay your period, but it may be possible if you take the combined contraceptive pill. If you take a combined contraceptive pill, you can delay your period by taking 2 packets back-to-back.
How you do this will depend on which pill you take. Examples are:
Taking your contraceptive pills in the ways described above will not affect how they work as contraceptives. If you're not sure which pill you're on or which pills in the packet to miss out, speak to our pharmacist, community contraception clinic or GP.
Avoid taking more than 2 packs without a break, unless your GP says you can.
There's a risk you could experience side effects, such as:
Progestogen-only contraceptive pill
If you're taking a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, you cannot delay your period by taking 2 packets back-to-back. You may be able to switch to the combined contraceptive pill or take another medication to delay your period. If you're not sure which type of pill you're taking, speak to our pharmacist.
If you do not take a contraceptive pill
See your GP for advice if you want to delay your period and you're not taking the combined contraceptive pill.
After consultation our pharmacists are able to prescribe medication called norethisterone to delay your period, you will be advised you when to take norethisterone and for how long. You'll usually be prescribed 3 norethisterone tablets a day, starting 3 to 4 days before you expect your period to begin. Your period should arrive 2 to 3 days after you stop taking the medication. Please note, Norethisterone does not act as a contraceptive when used in this way, so you could still get pregnant. You'll need to use another type of contraceptive, such as a condom. Norethisterone may not be suitable if you have a history of blood clots.
How well it works in delaying periods also varies between women. Some women taking norethisterone have reported side effects, such as:
Switching to, or starting, the combined contraceptive pill
If you currently use another type of contraception, switching to the combined contraceptive pill will allow you to delay your period. You may also be able to start taking the combined pill if you do not already use contraception. You may need to start taking this pill several weeks before the time when you want to delay your period, and it's not suitable for everyone. If you're switching to or starting the combined contraceptive pill, you might need to use additional contraception during the first few days of taking it.
Ask our pharmacist for more information and advice.
Altitude Sickness - the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation. Symptoms may include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping, and dizziness.
Cholera – Common in Africa, Central America and Asia, cholera is an infection spread by bacteria in contaminated food and water.
Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis and Tetanus - This diphtheria, polio and tetanus vaccine may also be recommended if you're travelling to an area of the world where there is a high risk of contracting these diseases, or poor access to medical care, and you haven't had a booster in the last ten years.
Hepatitis A – Contaminated faecal matter spreads hepatitis A, a disease often caught via infected food and water and common across in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America.
Hepatitis B – Unprotected sex is usually responsible for hepatitis A infection, along with sharing needles, visiting dirty tattoo parlours, unhygienic barbers shops and nail salons. It’s common in both undeveloped and developed countries.
Japanese Encephalitis – Spread by mosquitoes, there’s no cure for this disease found across South East Asia, Japan, and tropical regions of Australia. There are also occasional epidemics in China and India.
Malaria – A highly dangerous disease spread by infected mosquitoes, malaria is common in the equatorial tropics and subtropics.
Meningitis; ACWY Vaccination for Hajj or Umrah – A bacterial infection, this disease tends to be commonest in sub-Saharan Africa. But it’s also sometimes found where it’s crowded and where there’s imperfect hygiene, for example universities and army camps.
Rabies – Infected animal and human bites and scratches spread this awful disease, which is particularly common in Thailand, Brazil and India.
Tick-borne Encephalitis – A tick-borne virus found in eastern, northern and central Europe as well as eastern Russia, east Asia, China and Japan.
Typhoid – Bacteria are responsible for this infection and it’s found throughout the world, a risk wherever sanitation and hygiene are poor.
Check your blood pressure
The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.
All adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years. Getting this done is easy and could save your life.
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including at our pharmacies. If you've not been diagnosed with high blood pressure and would like to get yours checked, contact or visit one of our branches.
If we find any potential signs of high blood pressure, we will refer you to your GP for further investigation and treatment if appropriate.
The Your C-Card Scheme gives FREE condoms and lube to young people aged 13-24. You can access the service whether you’re male or female, no matter what your sexual orientation is. It doesn’t matter whether you’re having sex, thinking about having sex, or if you're just curious.
How C-Card Works
Sign up at any C-Card Registration Point (Crouch End and Tottenham)
You will discuss some sexual health issues with a C-Card Worker in private
You give your date of birth and part of your postcode, (We will never contact you using this information.) we give you a C-Card and selection pack of condoms.
Whenever you want condoms, visit any C-Card Issue Point or Registration Point.
Show your C-Card and indicate which types of condoms and lube you want, by name, colour or number. You can choose a mixture of 12 items.
Your C-Card is marked every time you use it.
Use your card 6 times if 16 or over, 3 times if aged 13 to 15. After this, return to any C-Card Registration Point to for a chat and to get your card renewed.
When you visit the C-Card Point – be sure to check out if they offer any other sexual health services.
Chlamydia is the most common STI amongst young people and is particularly dangerous because it often has no symptoms, so you don’t always know you have it. If it is not treated it can lead to infertility – (not being able to have children). The good news is that it can easily be treated.
Symptoms and warning signs
There often aren’t any symptoms, but if there are they could include:
Females:
Males:
Chlamydia can even cause painful swelling and irritation in the eyes, in both males and females
How do you get it?
How do you treat it?
The treatment for Chlamydia is a simple course of antibiotics.
Long-term effects
Chlamydia can cause serious fertility problems.
We are trained to treat common conditions such as head lice or a sore throat and can refer you to your GP if your illness requires a prescription medicine or a GP appointment.
You will not have to visit your GP for a prescription or wait for an appointment.
Your GP will be able to spend more time treating patients with more serious illnesses.
This is a confidential and high quality service.
We as a pharmacy are open in the evenings and on the weekends.
Will I still be able to see a GP? treatment without waiting for an appointment with your GP
Yes, if you want to, you can still have an appointment to see the GP or nurse. This is just another way that you can get advice and treatment without waiting for an appointment with your GP.
Can I use the service if I pay for my prescriptions?
No, but you can still obtain free advice from any pharmacy and buy the medicines you need from the pharmacy. Many medicines for common conditions cost less than the cost of a prescription charge (currently £8.60).
No appointments needed, easily accessible location and just a quick consultation, we ensure a hassle free service to all our patients. Simply walk in and ask to speak to our friendly and professional pharmacist about the morning after pill.
Our pharmacist will need to see the person that the emergency contraception is intended for, and will need to ask a few questions regarding the patients’ medical history. This is done in the privacy of our consultation room and everything discussed is in complete confidence. The sooner you come to our pharmacy to take the morning after pill, the greater the chances of avoiding pregnancy.
If the Pharmacist feels like Levonelle One Step is not suitable for you, they will not give you the morning after pill, but advise you to see your health care professional.
We are one of the few pharmacies that are able to provide the morning after pill free of charge to patients who are aged 24 and under, and who meet the NHS criteria. Alternatively, the pill can be purchased privately from our pharmacy.
About Emergency Contraception (Levonelle One Step) -
When it comes to sex, even if you’ve taken precautions, sometimes things don’t quite go to plan. Accidents happen with contraception and things go wrong all the time. You may even just be worried that your contraceptive pill hasn’t worked. If you’ve had unprotected sex or you’re worried about contraception failure, here is some of the information you need to know about Levonelle One Step -
- Levonelle One Step is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your contraceptive method has failed.
- There is one white tablet in the pack and it is most effective when taken within the first 12 hours
- The tablet contains a hormone called Levonorgestrel.
- Levonelle One Step is thought to work by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg or by preventing sperm from fertilising any egg that may have already been released
- If you are over 16 you can get Levonelle One Step over the counter at our Pharmacy
- If you are under 16 you cannot buy Levonelle One Step at the Pharmacy, you need to visit your GP or a Walk-In centre
- Levonelle One Step works to prevent a pregnancy becoming established, it does not work if you are already pregnant
- You should only use Levonelle One Step in emergencies, not as a regular form of contraception
Please note, there are other emergency contraceptive options available through your doctor or at a Walk-In centre.
If you do have any questions or require any further information please do not hesitate to contact us.
(impotence) are very common, particularly in men over 40.
We can provide treatment for erectile dysfunction under a Patient Group Direction. This means that we can supply and administer specified medicines to pre-defined groups of patients, without a prescription.
Our expert pharmacists carry out a consultation in the pharmacy and as long as you meet eligibility criteria, we can then provide you with the medication such as Viagra, Cialis, Levitra as well as the generic options all without a prescription from your doctor.
Pop into store or contact us to speak to our trained staff who will be happy to help.
Losing your hair isn't usually anything to be worried about but it can be upsetting. Treatment may help with some types of hair loss.
We can provide treatment for hair loss under a Patient Group Direction. This means that we can supply and administer specified medicines to groups of patients, without a prescription.
Our expert pharmacists carry out a consultation in the pharmacy and as long as you meet eligibility criteria, we can then provide you with the medication such as propecia or finasteride without a prescription from your doctor.
Pop into store or contact us to speak to our trained staff who will be happy to help.
The flu jab is available for free for eligible patients but adults can still have one privately.
The flu season runs from September to March, so eligibility information will be updated as soon as this years criteria becomes available.
When you are prescribed a new medicine by your doctor our pharmacists can offer support and advice to ensure you take the new medication as prescribed without suffering any unwanted side effects or explain any further questions you may have. We usually do this by keeping in contact with you during the first 4 weeks of your new medicine being prescribed.
The service is only available for people living in England, and only for those who have been prescribed a new medicine for the conditions listed:
The NMS can help:
Have you forgotten your contraception pill? Not had a chance to see your doctor? Need a repeat of your contraceptive medication?
Walk-in or book an appointment to see our specialist Pharmacy team for further information and different treatment options.
How can I delay my period?
There's no guaranteed way to delay your period, but it may be possible if you take the combined contraceptive pill. If you take a combined contraceptive pill, you can delay your period by taking 2 packets back-to-back.
How you do this will depend on which pill you take. Examples are:
Taking your contraceptive pills in the ways described above will not affect how they work as contraceptives. If you're not sure which pill you're on or which pills in the packet to miss out, speak to our pharmacist, community contraception clinic or GP.
Avoid taking more than 2 packs without a break, unless your GP says you can.
There's a risk you could experience side effects, such as:
Progestogen-only contraceptive pill
If you're taking a progestogen-only contraceptive pill, you cannot delay your period by taking 2 packets back-to-back. You may be able to switch to the combined contraceptive pill or take another medication to delay your period. If you're not sure which type of pill you're taking, speak to our pharmacist.
If you do not take a contraceptive pill
See your GP for advice if you want to delay your period and you're not taking the combined contraceptive pill.
After consultation our pharmacists are able to prescribe medication called norethisterone to delay your period, you will be advised you when to take norethisterone and for how long. You'll usually be prescribed 3 norethisterone tablets a day, starting 3 to 4 days before you expect your period to begin. Your period should arrive 2 to 3 days after you stop taking the medication. Please note, Norethisterone does not act as a contraceptive when used in this way, so you could still get pregnant. You'll need to use another type of contraceptive, such as a condom. Norethisterone may not be suitable if you have a history of blood clots.
How well it works in delaying periods also varies between women. Some women taking norethisterone have reported side effects, such as:
Switching to, or starting, the combined contraceptive pill
If you currently use another type of contraception, switching to the combined contraceptive pill will allow you to delay your period. You may also be able to start taking the combined pill if you do not already use contraception. You may need to start taking this pill several weeks before the time when you want to delay your period, and it's not suitable for everyone. If you're switching to or starting the combined contraceptive pill, you might need to use additional contraception during the first few days of taking it.
Ask our pharmacist for more information and advice.
Altitude Sickness - the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is the negative health effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts of oxygen at high elevation. Symptoms may include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping, and dizziness.
Cholera – Common in Africa, Central America and Asia, cholera is an infection spread by bacteria in contaminated food and water.
Diphtheria, Poliomyelitis and Tetanus - This diphtheria, polio and tetanus vaccine may also be recommended if you're travelling to an area of the world where there is a high risk of contracting these diseases, or poor access to medical care, and you haven't had a booster in the last ten years.
Hepatitis A – Contaminated faecal matter spreads hepatitis A, a disease often caught via infected food and water and common across in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and South America.
Hepatitis B – Unprotected sex is usually responsible for hepatitis A infection, along with sharing needles, visiting dirty tattoo parlours, unhygienic barbers shops and nail salons. It’s common in both undeveloped and developed countries.
Japanese Encephalitis – Spread by mosquitoes, there’s no cure for this disease found across South East Asia, Japan, and tropical regions of Australia. There are also occasional epidemics in China and India.
Malaria – A highly dangerous disease spread by infected mosquitoes, malaria is common in the equatorial tropics and subtropics.
Meningitis; ACWY Vaccination for Hajj or Umrah – A bacterial infection, this disease tends to be commonest in sub-Saharan Africa. But it’s also sometimes found where it’s crowded and where there’s imperfect hygiene, for example universities and army camps.
Rabies – Infected animal and human bites and scratches spread this awful disease, which is particularly common in Thailand, Brazil and India.
Tick-borne Encephalitis – A tick-borne virus found in eastern, northern and central Europe as well as eastern Russia, east Asia, China and Japan.
Typhoid – Bacteria are responsible for this infection and it’s found throughout the world, a risk wherever sanitation and hygiene are poor.