Our services
Some of these services are offered as part of the NHS services, while others are available as private medical services.
NHS Health Check
A health check-up for adults aged between 40-74, who have not already been diagnosed with any conditions. It’s designed to spot and prevent early signs of stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. Risks of such diseases increase as we get older. The NHS Health Check helps find ways to lower the risk. An assessment is done once every five years.
For more information, visit:
http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck/Pages/NHSHealthCheck.aspx
Blood Pressure Testing and Monitoring
Monitoring blood pressure is essential for patients with hypertension, but it is also necessary for people with no known health risk to regularly test theirs to avoid any risks. Regular monitoring decreases mortality and disability from cardiovascular diseases, so it’s best to get your blood pressure under control. Let our pharmacists help you with a free blood pressure check, it’s quick, easy and we’ll give instant results and advice.]
NHS Health Check
For more information, visit: http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck/Pages/NHSHealthCheck.aspx
Blood Pressure Testing
and Monitoring
Chlamydia Testing
Tests are simple, painless and generally very reliable—we only need to collect cell samples for lab testing. Westcliff Pharmacy works within the national chlamydia testing and treatment services, so tests are done confidentially and securely. Speak, in confidence, to our pharmacists today to ease your mind of worry.
Emergency Contraception
Consult—in confidence-- with pharmacists today. In the instance that the EHC might not be suitable for you, we’ll be able to guide you to the right alternatives.
For more information, visit: http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck/Pages/NHSHealthCheck.aspx
Chlamydia Testing
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the UK. If left untreated, it can lead to serious complications. Symptoms from this infection are not always visible so the only way to find out if you have it is to get tested. Tests are simple, painless and generally very reliable—we only need to collect cell samples for lab testing. Westcliff Pharmacy works within the national chlamydia testing and treatment services, so tests are done confidentially and securely. Speak, in confidence, to our pharmacists today to ease your mind of worry.
Emergency Contraception
Also known as postcoital contraception is a form of birth control that women who have had unprotected sex often use. It is a back-up method of protecting against pregnancy. It’s normal, and it happens. The “morning after pill” or EHC needs to be taken within 72 hours after the unprotected sex. But taking it also comes with risk because it only needs to be induced for occasional use. Consult—in confidence— with pharmacists today. In the instance that the EHC might not be suitable for you, we’ll be able to guide you to the right alternatives. For more information, visit: http://www.nhs.uk/Planners/NHSHealthCheck/Pages/NHSHealthCheck.aspx
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Our clinic is equipped with discreet rooms for consultation. Doctor-prescription is not necessary to access this service. For more information, speak to one of our friendly pharmacists.
Flu Vaccination Service
The vaccine is offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications. You can pre-book your seasonal flu vaccination appointment with us so you’re always protected and have peace of mind.
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Commonly known as impotence or the inability to sustain an erection for sexual intercourse. Many men may experience it especially if under extreme stress or other emotional reasons. Frequent ED, however, can be a sign of a health problem that needs treatment. Our clinic is equipped with discreet rooms for consultation. Doctor-prescription is not necessary to access this service. For more information, speak to one of our friendly pharmacists.
Flu Vaccination Service
Flu vaccines reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalisation, and even death. The flu virus changes and adapts every year, which is why it’s so widespread and difficult to avoid. Do not risk your health and your family’s. The vaccine is offered every year on the NHS to help protect people at risk of flu and its complications. You can pre-book your seasonal flu vaccination appointment with us so you’re always protected and have peace of mind.
Hayfever
We have available medications and treatments for nasal allergies, so you don’t have to miss the fun out of the good, flowery weather. Consult our pharmacists today and check what best fits to combat your hayfever allergies.
Malaria Prevention
Travelling somewhere exotic and not sure what you need? You only have to ask our pharmacists for a free consultation.
Hayfever
Also known as allergic rhinitis can be seasonal, perennial, or occupational—whatever the duration and cause, nothing is more bothersome than having watery, red, and itchy eyes on top of constant sneezing and runny nose. We have available medications and treatments for nasal allergies, so you don’t have to miss the fun out of the good, flowery weather. Consult our pharmacists today and check what best fits to combat your hayfever allergies.
Malaria Prevention
Everybody needs protection from mosquitoes! Even with all the protection available, you can still be at risk for malaria especially when you are travelling to different countries. Although, almost all cases are preventable, it’s best to plan ahead as you would need to take medication before travelling. Travelling somewhere exotic and not sure what you need? You only have to ask our pharmacists for a free consultation.
Free Prescription Review
We provide professional review on your current prescription drugs, we can explain how they are meant to help you and if you wish, discuss alternatives. Book an appointment with one of our pharmacists. Appointments last between 10-15 minutes.
Minor Ailments
Call us or visit our pharmacy for consultations (no appointment is necessary) so you get hold of the best remedies to prevent the minor ailment from becoming a major issue.
Free Prescription Review
You should never second-guess on the medicines you take to prevent minor pains or aches. It is important to make sure you take your medicines correctly and that they are helping you. We provide professional review on your current prescription drugs, we can explain how they are meant to help you and if you wish, discuss alternatives. Book an appointment with one of our pharmacists. Appointments last between 10-15 minutes.
Minor Ailments
Cough, colds, fever—may it be minor or persistent should never be taken for granted. We can help you seek treatment for these minor ailments without the need of going directly to your GP. Call us or visit our pharmacy for consultations (no appointment is necessary) so you get hold of the best remedies to prevent the minor ailment from becoming a major issue.
Smoking Cessation
We are here to help you with stop-smoking interventions. Take the first step today. Talk to our pharmacists, in confidence.
Substance Misuse
We have available services and medication to those who seek to withdraw from this dependence. Talk to our pharmacists and they can refer you to our medical professionals who will assure that proper medical intervention is offered and administered.
Smoking cessation
Nicotine dependence often requires repeated treatments. Around the world, a range of techniques are implemented to help people quit smoking including: advice counseling, telephone and internet support, and appropriate pharmaceutical remedies. We are here to help you with stop-smoking interventions. Take the first step today. Talk to our pharmacists, in confidence.
Substance Misuse
It has been a serious public health challenge around the world. Regular use of psychoactive substances (alcohol or drugs) is very harmful to our health. We have available services and medication to those who seek to withdraw from this dependence. Talk to our pharmacists and they can refer you to our medical professionals who will assure that proper medical intervention is offered and administered.
Weight Management
Mole Screening
We offer a mole screening service to help look for signs of skin cancer, starting with its depth and shape. Scanning costs £45 for the first two moles and additional £15 for each extra mole.
Call any of our pharmacy team for assistance or if you have any questions about this service.
Weight Management
We offer a pharmacy weight management programme to get you started with your weight loss journey. Nutrition is just as important as exercise, speak to our pharmacists to learn more about exercise, nutrition and lifestyle choices to help you. Regular appointments and progress monitoring are required to achieve desired outcomes, we’re here for every stage of your journey.
Mole Screening
Using the latest imaging technology, we can help you detect skin cancer (malignant melanoma) as early as possible. We recommend that for any unusual moles or changes to your skin, to consult your doctor immediately. Talk to your GP about whether you should regularly screen yourself, get screened at your GP’s office, or do both. We offer a mole screening service to help look for signs of skin cancer, starting with its depth and shape. Scanning costs £45 for the first two moles and additional £15 for each extra mole. Call any of our pharmacy team for assistance or if you have any questions about this service.