Health & Wellbeing
WORDS: NATALIA LUBOMIRSKI. PHOTOS: ALAMY, GETTY
Cop a feel
Breast consultations, in which a
nurse shows you how to examine
yourself, are now available at Superdrug.
‘Knowledge on what signs to look for
remains the main barrier for women not
checking their breasts,’ explains Sophie
Dopierala, Director of Education and
Health Comms at CoppaFeel!6
Get emergency
contraception
Think this is just for teens?
Think again. Many women in their
40s wrongly believe they’re infertile,
so don’t bother with contraception.
This can lead to an unplanned
pregnancy. ‘Your pharmacist will
ask you about your contraception,
monthly cycles etc,’ says Abraham.
Based on this, they’ll recommend a
‘morning after’ pill that’s suitable.7
Dose up safely
Confused about dosage,
frequency and when to
take medication? ‘Your
pharmacist can check prescriptions
and provide advice to make sure
you take them safely,’ explains
Abraham. What’s more, they’re
trained to spot interactions with
othermedications.8
GET THE ONCE OVER
Try one of these free body checks
available at Lloyds PharmacyBlood pressure
check
Did you know 1 in 3 adults in the
UK have high blood pressure? If
left untreated, it can lead to heart
problems, strokes and damage
other vital organs. A member of
the trained pharmacy staff will
take your blood pressure in a
consultation room. Your result will
be explained to you and you’ll be
offered support and advice on how
to manage your blood pressure.Cholesterol
check-up
After completing a health check
form with you, a trained member
of staff will take a finger prick
blood sample to measure your
levels. Results are available within
a couple of minutes, and will be
explained to you, along with any
action you may need to take to
keep your heart healthy.Hearing tests
The automated
hearing test only
takes about 10 minutes to do.
Your level of hearing loss will be
assessed and you will be provided
with a copy of your results. If the
pharmacist decides a hearing aid
is suitable for you, they can fit you
for one in less than an hour.Scan your skin
The Mole Scanning Service at Boots
pharmacy assesses any
moles or pigmented
lesions you’re worried
about and can detect
anything suspicious.
Prices start from £35,
for more information
visit boots.com.9
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