NHS and Local Services
We are committed to offering as many NHS and locally advised services as possible within Savages for your benefit and our team undertake regular training sessions to keep these offerings up-to-date for you.
Hypertension
Reduce your risk of heart and circulatory diseases
Why get your blood pressure checked?
- High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is a condition which can be controlled to reduce your risk of a heart attack, stroke or other cardiovascular disease.
- In the UK there are about five million adults (one in every nine) who have high blood pressure without even knowing it, since high blood pressure itself rarely causes symptoms.
- The British Heart Foundation estimates that high blood pressure causes over 50% of heart attacks and strokes.
What does this free NHS blood pressure check involve?
We are offering free NHS blood pressure checks to people:
- Aged 40 years old and have not been previously diagnosed with Hypertension.
- Under the age of 40 years and have a recognised family history of Hypertension.
- Between 35 and 39 years old and have been approached about or requested to be checked.
This involves around 10-15 minutes in the pharmacy consultation room with pharmacy staff. Following this, you may be invited to take home a blood pressure monitor that measures your blood pressure as you go about your daily life.
Depending on your blood pressure reading you may be referred to your GP. The pharmacy staff will guide you through any necessary steps depending on your blood pressure result.
*Those who do not fill the NHS criteria will be charged £5.
Pharmacy First
We can help you with Seven common conditions without needing a GP appointment. Speak to our pharmacist today if you suspect you have any of the following conditions:
- Earache (in children)
- Impetigo
- Infected insect bite
- Shingles
- Sinusitis
- Sore throat
- Urinary tract infection (in women)
Visit our Pharmacy First, and get the treatment and advice needed without waiting for a GP appointment.
Come in store and ask for more information about this free NHS service.
Learn more here: NHS Pharmacy First
Health Checks
Who is the NHS Health Check for?
The check is for people who are aged 40 to 74 who do not have any of the following pre-existing conditions:
- heart disease
- chronic kidney disease
- diabetes
- high blood pressure (hypertension)
- atrial fibrillation
- transient ischaemic attack
- inherited high cholesterol (familial hypercholesterolemia)
- heart failure
- peripheral arterial disease
- stroke
- currently being prescribed statins to lower cholesterol
- previous checks have found that you have a 20% or higher risk of getting cardiovascular disease over the next 10 years
You should have regular check-ups if you have one of these conditions.
Benefits of the NHS Health Check
The NHS Health Check aims to lower your risk of getting conditions that affect the heart and blood vessels, such as heart disease, stroke and kidney disease.
Many of the warning signs for these conditions, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, do not have symptoms.
The NHS Health Check helps you find out if you are at risk of getting these conditions so you can take action to improve your health. This could include making lifestyle changes or taking medicines.
The risk factors assessed during the health check are often shared by other conditions, including type 2 diabetes, preventable cancers and respiratory illness. An NHS Health Check could help you to reduce your chance of getting these conditions too.
Dementia and heart disease also share common risk factors.
How can I Book a Health check?
Come in and ask at the counter, or call 01621 785042 to ask one of the team.
| Service | What’s included | Prices per service if not eligible on the NHS | Price if eligible under the NHS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood Pressure | £5 | FREE | |
| Cholesterol check | £25 | FREE | |
| Diabetes risk assessment | £10 | FREE | |
| Full Health Assessment -Blood Pressure checks -Cholesterol -Diabetes risk assessment | Includes additional assessments on: -Alcohol -Physical activity -Body mass index score With advice and guidance given on how to improve in each of the areas. | £50 | FREE |
You may also be referred to local services, such as stop smoking and physical activity services, to help you make any change.
Contraception Service
We offer a discreet and accessible contraceptive service.
If you are looking to start using oral contraception or want your regular supply without going to a GP, then book a private consultation with our dedicated health professionals to get your prescription.
Learn more here: NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service
To Book a consultation call 01621 785 042 or come in and book at the counter.
Winter Flu Vaccination Service
From September to March we offer this service for NHS ‘at risk groups’ (please note these groups may change in the upcoming flu season – if you are unsure of your suitability, please speak to your pharmacist during August / September to confirm this). Private vaccinations for those not in ‘at risk’ groups are also available.
Sexual Health
Partnering with Essex Sexual Health Services, we can provide FREE emergency contraception (commonly known as the ‘morning-after pill’) for those 18 years old and younger, after confidential consultation with our pharmacist. We also offer the eC-card, FREE condoms for those aged 16-24 who live in the Essex area who have registered with the app.
Stop Smoking Course
Our expert advisors are on hand to help you through quitting smoking for good. With weekly check in’s and products to support you, ask us how we can help you today.
New Medicines Service
Studies show the first 4 weeks of taking a new medicine are where problems mostly occur, and this service allows our pharmacist to guide you through any issues and review its benefits for you. (Specific medicine categories only – your pharmacist will discuss if your new medicine is eligible for this NHS service)
