Health Information & Support
At Poundbury Pharmacy, we're here to support your health and wellbeing.
To help you access reliable, easy to understand information, we’ve collected trusted resources for common long-term conditions. These links will guide you to NHS approved advice, local support services, and practical tips to help you manage your health confidently.
If you ever need personalised guidance, our pharmacy team is always here to help.
Diabetes
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with diabetes for years, understanding your condition is key to staying healthy.
Useful Resources:
- NHS – Diabetes Overview: Clear explanations of the different types of diabetes, including symptoms, causes and different treatments.
- Diabetes UK: A range of resources, including practical tips, diet advice, emotional support, and community resources.
- NHS Healthy Living for People with Type 2 Diabetes: A free online programme for managing your condition day to day.
Visit us for lifestyle advice, support with medication, and help using glucose monitoring equipment.
Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
Coronary Heart Disease is one of the most common health conditions in the UK, affecting the heart’s blood supply. But with the right lifestyle changes and monitoring, it can be managed effectively.
Useful Resources:
- NHS – Coronary Heart Disease: Information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatment options, risk factors and when to seek urgent help.
- British Heart Foundation: Trusted support including heart-healthy recipes, exercise guidance, emotional well-being resources and prevention tips.
Visit our pharmacy for blood pressure checks, cholesterol test information, medication advice, and healthy living advice to support heart health.
Healthy Living
Small changes to your lifestyle can have a big impact on your overall health. Whether you want to be more active, eat better or improve your wellbeing, support is available.
Useful Resources:
- LiveWell Dorset: Tools and coaching programmes to support healthier eating, increased movement, weight management and drinking less.
- NHS Live Well: Trusted guidance including healthy eating, sleep and tiredness advice, exercise information, emotional wellbeing resources and prevention tips.
Visit our pharmacy to speak with our Health Champion for personalised tips on healthier living support in achieving wellness goals.
Stop Smoking Support
Quitting smoking is one of the best decisions you can make for your health, and support can make the process much easier.
Useful Resources:
- LiveWell Dorset – Stop Smoking: Offers expert coaching, group sessions, and the Swap 2 Stop programme (including vape kits). They can also help you access face-to-face support from local pharmacies – including Poundbury Pharmacy.
- Better Health – Quit Smoking: Provide practical tools such as apps, step-by-step guidance, videos, and a clear health benefits timeline to keep you motivated.
Need help getting started?
Visit our pharmacy for personalised Stop Smoking advice and a range of nicotine replacement products to help you quit with confidence.