West Bergholt Pharmacy

FLU & COVID VACCINATION CLINICS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKING!

Protect yourself this autumn and book your flu and/or COVID vaccination with West Bergholt Pharmacy.

If you’re eligible for an NHS vaccination, it’s your choice where you receive it — they don’t get sent out with your names on them!

We’d be delighted to vaccinate you!

Our vaccination clinics are now available to book
💉 Flu vaccinations

💉 COVID vaccinations

📍 West Bergholt Pharmacy

Choose a time that suits you and get your vaccination sorted locally.

Book your vaccination with us today!

Keep an eye on our page for further clinic dates and updates.

Your vaccine. Your choice. Your local pharmacy.

IMPORTANT SERVICE UPDATE

West Bergholt Pharmacy’s telephone lines are currently unavailable due to a technical fault.

We are working to resolve the issue and hope to have our phone lines fully operational again by this afternoon.

In the meantime, if you need to contact the pharmacy, please email us at:

📧 [email protected]

We sincerely apologise for the significant inconvenience and disruption to our service this may cause.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work to restore the service as quickly as possible.

West Bergholt Pharmacy

An amber heat-health alert is in place across parts of England from today until 14 August.

During an amber alert, hot weather can put more people’s health at risk – not just those who are usually more vulnerable.

Older people, young children and people with existing health conditions may be particularly at risk.

Take extra care and look out for others who may struggle in the heat.

Find tips on how to stay cool: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/seasonal-health/heatwave-how-to-cope-in-hot-weather/

💉 FLU & COVID VACCINATIONS ARE COMING! 💉

You may already be receiving reminders about your autumn vaccinations.
So we wanted to let our local community know that West Bergholt Pharmacy will be offering both Flu & COVID vaccinations this autumn.

📅 DATES TO BE CONFIRMED — BUT WE’RE GETTING READY!

Once bookings open, you’ll be able to book easily online or via 119.

👉 Keep an eye on our page for clinic dates, booking information and further updates. Follow us to stay in touch.

There’s no need to wait around wondering where you can get vaccinated. Your local pharmacy will be here to help keep our community protected this autumn. 🩷

📍 WEST BERGHOLT PHARMACY

🚧 Road Closure Update 🚧

Please note that the road near the pharmacy is currently closed due to roadworks.

We’re still OPEN as usual! 😊

A signed diversion is in place, so you can still reach us. Thank you for your patience and continued support while the work is being carried out.

If you have any questions or need directions, feel free to get in touch.

🌡️Extreme Heat Warning 🌡️

The Met Office has issued an Amber Extreme Heat warning for our area, with temperatures expected to reach the low-to-mid 30s°C this week and staying uncomfortably warm overnight.

Please take extra care, especially if you are elderly, pregnant, have a long-term health condition, or care for young children.

✅ Stay hydrated — drink water regularly, even if not thirsty

✅ Pop in and stock up on sun protection — we've a full range in, including Nivea, Avène, E45, Eucerin, Bioderma, La Roche-Posay and Garnier Ambre Solaire, plus after-sun and aloe vera gels to soothe sunburn

✅ Keep indoor spaces cool — close curtains, use fans, ventilate in early morning/evening

✅ Avoid the sun between 11am–3pm if possible

✅ Check on elderly or vulnerable neighbours and relatives

✅ Watch for signs of heat exhaustion: headache, dizziness, confusion, excessive sweating

💊 If you take regular medication, some can affect your body's ability to regulate temperature, or may need to be stored below a certain temperature. Pop in and ask us if you're unsure — we're happy to help.

If you or someone else shows signs of heatstroke (confusion, hot skin that's stopped sweating, rapid pulse), call 999.

📍 Open: 9:00–13:00 and 14:00–18:00
📞 01206 240 352

West Bergholt Pharmacy An independent pharmacy in the heart of a beautiful, welcoming village. We are committed to providing advice and support to all of our community.

🚧 Customer Notice 🚧

Please be advised that the pharmacy car park will be closed all day on Monday and Tuesday while essential work is being carried out, which requires access to the area.

On-street parking is available throughout the village for customers visiting the pharmacy. Please allow a little extra time when travelling to us during this period.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your patience and understanding.

Meningitis Awareness – Know the Signs, Act Fast

With recent cases being reported, we want to help keep our community informed and safe.

Meningitis is a serious infection that can become life-threatening very quickly. It’s important to recognise the symptoms early and seek urgent medical help if you’re concerned.

🚨Common symptoms include:
• High temperature (fever)
• Severe headache
• Neck stiffness
• Sensitivity to light
• Nausea or vomiting
• Drowsiness or difficulty waking
• Cold hands and feet, limb pain, pale or mottled skin

🚨In babies and young children, also look out for:
• A high-pitched cry
• Refusing feeds
• Floppy or unresponsive behaviour
• A bulging soft spot on the head

⏱️ Don’t wait for a rash – it doesn’t always appear.

📲 For more detailed information, including what to do if you’re worried, please read the NHS guidance below:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAQmaK1mZGlkFlAxY_7nfJ9JaGSNz9lISX4iSNLg5eVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEegKPGAjGeKFkB7WZg8gGZTdyL6DzstL0gy-aElsiaYLS1ySJ7JMbcwm_9fiU_aem_x_NoWoeLUgbOOHcU1ytX0A

If you’re unsure, it’s always better to get checked. Contact NHS 111 or seek urgent care if symptoms are severe.

Let’s look out for each other.

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West Bergholt Pharmacy
Monday – Friday: 09:00–13:00 / 14:00–18:00
Saturday: 09:00–13:00
Your local pharmacy team💚

Meningitis Read about meningitis, an infection of the protective membranes that surround the brain and spinal cord. Find out about the symptoms, vaccines and treatments.

Cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been confirmed in Kent. Sadly, 2 people are known to have died. It's important to know the signs of symptoms of meningitis and septicaemia. Get more info from NHS.
🔗 nhs.uk/conditions/meningitis