Following the emergence of the Omicron COVID-19 Variant of Concern in the United Kingdom, recommendations have been made by Government Scientific Advisors to extend the COVID-19 Booster Programme to all those aged 18 or over, and offer second doses to all those aged 12 to 15 years old. We are working hard to implement additional capacity at our COVID-19 vaccination site to accommodate this in the coming weeks. Face coverings are now mandatory in shops and on public transport.

If you're aged 65 or over, and haven't yet received your Free Flu Vaccine for this year, you can call in to one of our pharmacy sites during specified times without an appointment. Staff will be on hand to assist and administer your vaccination, in a matter of minutes, subject to availability.

Have your say about the pharmacy services we provide at our sites. Complete our short online survey in a matter of minutes, which will help shape the care and service we provide to you. All views are welcome, and the survey is completely anonymous.

We are unfortunately seeing increases in delays for preparing and fulfilling some repeat prescriptions — due to a number of factors out of our control. A key factor increasing waiting times currently is a large workload on GP practices, meaning they are sometimes unable to process prescription requests as quickly as previously. This delay can then be further exacerbated by supply issues, and potential acute staffing shortages due to self-isolation requirements at our pharmacy sites. Please ensure you order repeat medications in plenty of time wherever possible.

Aged 18 or over? Due your first or second COVID Vaccine? We now offer walk-in appointments during certain clinics at our vaccination site in Wellway Pharmacy, Morpeth. Find out more about these clinics here.

Details surrounding our implementation of the COVID Booster and Flu Vaccination programme across our three pharmacy sites, from September 2021.

Our pharmacies have limited opening times over the Summer Bank Holiday weekend. Find out more about when we're open and how we can help you here. Please remember to order your medication(s) in plenty of time.

Face coverings will remain mandatory for all patients visiting our pharmacies (and Vaccination Sites) from the 19th July, unless you are medically exempt. This is in line with current Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) guidance, that covers all Primary Care Settings. This measure is to ensure we can continue to protect vulnerable patients, our hardworking staff team, and everyone attending our pharmacies and adjoining GP surgeries.

Our pharmacies have limited opening times on the Spring Bank Holiday. GP Practices and other primary care services may be closed. Please plan ahead, and ensure you order any repeat medication well in advance. Find out more on our opening times here.

The on-site car park at Central Pharmacy will be closed from 7pm on Tuesday 25th May until Thursday 27th May for resurfacing works. Patients are asked to use alternative nearby parking, and access the site on foot. The pharmacy will be open as usual during this time.

Wellway Pharmacy Morpeth has recently opened bookings for COVID-19 Vaccinations at our new local vaccination site, operating on evenings and weekends in the heart of the town.

All of our pharmacies have limited opening times during the Easter Bank Holiday period. Find out more information on when we're open here. Please ensure you order your repeat medicines well in advance, to avoid any disruption. We hope everyone has a lovely break.

Our pharmacies at Morpeth and Pegswood have teamed up to tackle waste - namely medicines blister packets. We've now launched a scheme where anyone can come and drop off their empty medicines blister packets at our Morpeth or Pegswood sites, and we'll send them off to be recycled, all the while raising money for charity.

The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) has raised the NHS Prescription charge from £9.15 to £9.35 per prescription item. This charge will be applicable on all non-exempt prescriptions from the 1st April 2021.

Quitting smoking doesn't have to be painful - there's lots of support and stop smoking aids out there to really help you achieve this goal. Quitting smoking also brings countless physical and even mental health benefits. This no smoking day, let's take the first steps together, and stop smoking for good.

Thursday 4 February is Time to Talk Day, a day when everyone is encouraged to talk about mental health. The more conversations we have, the more barriers we can break down, helping to end the stigma that many people can feel about mental health problems. This is important now, more than ever.

We're here for you throughout the Christmas and holiday period, supporting you and your health. We'd like to extend our warmest seasons greetings to everyone, and hope you have a safe and enjoyable month of December. Click here to view our Christmas Opening Times, and other important updates.

There are new national restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19, assisting to protect the NHS and save lives. Our pharmacies remain open and ready to assist our patients.

We're now accepting expressions of interest for receiving a flu vaccination through all three of our pharmacies. It's the best way to protect yourself and others from the flu this winter.

Now more than ever, every mind matters. Find our advice on how to lead conversations surrounding mental health, and to find further help and support.