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Healthy living

Focus on mental and physical health and improving wellbeing.

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Covid-19: Remote IP smoking service launched in Kent

A digital remote smoking cessation service involving independent prescribers has been launched in Kent.

02 Jun 2020

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Smokers at greater risk of Covid-19 says Government

Tobacco smokers "generally have an increased risk of contracting respiratory infections such as COVID-19" says the Government.

02 Jun 2020

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Menthol ban may prompt smokers to seek quit advice

Up to 450,000 smokers may be seeking support to quit for good on May 20, when a ban on menthol cigarettes comes into effect.

11 May 2020

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Making sense of supplements

It can be confusing to know which supplements are suitable for different individuals, but pharmacy teams can help.

21 Apr 2020

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Head in the clouds

Not everything is yet known about e-cigarettes, but it is one option people are using to try and give up smoking.

17 Feb 2020

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The obesity agenda

The Welsh Government has published a new strategy to help people manage their weight and pharmacy teams can help.

17 Dec 2019

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Up in smoke

Statistics reveal a further decline in people lighting up, but there's still much to be done before the UK is smoke-free.

25 Sep 2019

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Stand against sitting

Being less active during the day has been linked to a variety of health problems, so how can people get enough daily activity?

20 Jun 2019

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10-minute clinic: sleep and insomnia

This handy 10-minute clinic acts as a quick reference guide that will help you advise customers on sleep and insomnia.

25 Apr 2019

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Supply and demand

As diets change, find out how pharmacy teams can play an important role in vitamin guidance.

24 Apr 2019

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No smoke without fire

Smoking rates may be falling, but with over six million adults still engaging in the habit, there's still plenty of work to be done.

25 Feb 2019

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Winter wonderland

As the seasons change, so will the type of advice and product recommendations that pharmacy teams offer to customers.

28 Jan 2019

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Treating tobacco dependence

This CPD module provides an overview of the latest NICE guidance on stop smoking interventions and services 

14 May 2018

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Tobacco harm reduction

This CPD module provides pharmacists with essential information on tobacco harm reduction.

14 Apr 2015

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