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.

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.

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.

The latest advice and guidance on suppressing the virus and helping you and your community stay safe.

A statement on the 2020 Flu Vaccination Service, due to commence at the start of September.

While the weather may not be great at the moment, it's imperative we're always thinking of ways to stay safe in the sun to safeguard our skin and health.

Face coverings are now mandatory across all of our pharmacy sites to ensure the safety of patients and staff alike during the coronavirus crisis.

The NHS and our pharmacies are always here for you and your family, even more so during these uncertain times.

Find the latest coronavirus updates from our pharmacies as we continue to put your healthcare first.