Scurlage Pharmacy

23/10/2026

💊 WE'RE HIRING! | SCURLAGE PHARMACY

We're looking for a friendly, enthusiastic and reliable Full-Time Pharmacy Assistant to join our team at Scurlage Pharmacy!

The role will involve supporting our dispensary team, helping patients and customers, and assisting with the day-to-day running of our busy community pharmacy.

We're looking for someone who:

- Has excellent communication and customer service skills
- Is organised, dependable and works well as part of a team
- Has a positive attitude and a willingness to learn
- Ideally has previous pharmacy experience and a recognised Dispensary Assistant qualification (desirable, but not essential)

📍 Location: Scurlage Pharmacy
⏰ Position: Full-time

We're an independent, family-run pharmacy group, and we're looking for someone who will enjoy being part of our friendly, hardworking team.

Interested in joining us?

Please send us a private message for further information or pop your CV into the pharmacy.

Please feel free to share! 💙

20/10/2026

Over 60? There's another winter virus worth knowing about… 👀

We hear plenty about flu and COVID, but what about RSV?

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a common respiratory virus that, for most people, causes symptoms similar to a cold.

However, in older adults and those with certain underlying health conditions, RSV can lead to more serious complications, including pneumonia and hospitalisation.

💚 The good news? There are ways to help protect yourself.

Vaccination can help reduce the risk of serious RSV illness, and some people are eligible to receive it free on the NHS in Wales.

Not sure if you're eligible? Or simply want to understand more about RSV and the options available?

Our pharmacy team is always happy to offer advice and answer your questions.

👉 Swipe through to learn more about RSV, who's most at risk and how you can protect yourself.

💙 Scurlage Pharmacy - here for your health, at every stage.

06/10/2026

Over 50? This is worth knowing. 👀

Most of us know shingles can cause a painful rash and long-lasting nerve pain, but emerging research around shingles vaccination has found something particularly interesting.

A major study found vaccination was associated with a 20% lower relative risk of being diagnosed with dementia over the following 7 years. 🧠

It’s important to be clear: shingles vaccination is not licensed to prevent or treat dementia, and further research is needed to understand the relationship.

What we do know is that vaccination helps protect against shingles and its complications.

💚 Shingles vaccination is available free on the NHS for eligible people in Wales.

Not currently eligible? You can still speak to our pharmacy team about shingles, your individual risk and the vaccination options available to you.

Swipe through for more ➡️

Rees Pharmacy
Here for your health, at every stage.

29/09/2026

💉 NHS FLU VACCINATIONS START THIS THURSDAY!

Our NHS flu vaccination service starts at Scurlage Pharmacy from Thursday 1st October.

📅 Bookings available
🚶 Walk-ins welcome

You may be eligible for a FREE NHS flu vaccination if you:

• Are aged 65 or over (including if you’ll turn 65 by 31 March 2027)
• Are aged 18–64 with certain long-term health conditions
• Are pregnant
• Live in a care home
• Are the main carer for an older or disabled person, or receive Carer’s Allowance
• Live with someone who has a weakened immune system
• Are experiencing homelessness or staying in a homeless hostel or night shelter

Not sure if you’re eligible? Just ask a member of our pharmacy team — we’ll be happy to check for you.

📍 Scurlage Pharmacy
💉 Starting Thursday 1st October

28/08/2026

Bank Holiday reminder 📢

Just a reminder that our Penclawdd and Scurlage pharmacies will be closed on Bank Holiday Monday.

If you’re due to collect a prescription or need anything from us, please make sure you pop in before the weekend.

We’ll be back open as usual on Tuesday 💙

Please share with anyone who might find the reminder useful.

01/08/2026

🌿 We're looking forward to tomorrow!

Gower Apothecary Skincare, will be at the Gower Show with the full skincare range.

If you're visiting, pop over and say hello to Stacey & Jon for:
✨ Free skincare advice
✨ Product testers
✨ Exclusive show offers

As pharmacists, we know that good skincare doesn't have to be complicated, and we'd love to help you find a routine that works for your skin.

We hope to see lots of familiar faces tomorrow! 🤍

📍 Find us at The Gower Show

Tomorrow's the day! 🌿

We'll be at the Gower Show with Gower Apothecary and we'd love to meet you.

Pop by to try our products, chat all things skincare, ask us your questions, and take advantage of our exclusive show offers.

We genuinely love talking skin, so whether you're curious about your routine or just want to say hello, please do! 🤍

The Gower Show

12/07/2026

Not a bad way to spend a Sunday... 😅

Massive congratulations to our pharmacist, Cam, on completing IRONMAN 70.3 Swansea today in 5:47! 🏊🚴🏃

A fantastic achievement after months of training alongside work.

We're all incredibly proud of you. Well done, Cam! 👏

11/07/2026

🎉 One Year at Scurlage Pharmacy! 🎉

Today marks one year since Scurlage Pharmacy became part of the Rees Pharmacy Group.

We'd like to say a huge thank you to our wonderful patients for the warm welcome and continued support over the last 12 months.

It's been a privilege to become part of the local community, and we're incredibly proud of everything we've achieved together.

A special thank you also goes to our fantastic team, whose hard work, kindness and dedication make Scurlage such a lovely place to visit every day.

Here's to another year of caring for our community. 💚

Stacey & Jon

24/06/2026

☀️ Stay Safe in the Heatwave ☀️

With temperatures expected to reach 35°C today, it's important to take extra care in the heat.

💧 Drink plenty of fluids throughout the day, even if you don't feel thirsty.

🏠 Stay in the shade where possible and avoid strenuous activity during the hottest part of the day (11am–3pm).

👒 Wear loose, light-coloured clothing and don't forget sunscreen.

⚠️ Some health conditions and medications can increase the risk of dehydration and heat-related illness, including:
• Heart conditions
• Kidney disease
• Diabetes
• Dementia
• Respiratory conditions

Certain medications may also make you more vulnerable, including: • Diuretics ("water tablets") • Some blood pressure medications • Laxatives • Certain antidepressants and antipsychotics

Signs of dehydration can include: • Thirst • Dry mouth • Dark urine • Dizziness • Headache • Tiredness or confusion

Please check on elderly relatives, neighbours and anyone vulnerable during this hot weather.

If you're unsure whether your medication or medical condition may affect you in the heat, speak to a member of our pharmacy team for advice.

Stay cool, stay hydrated and take care. 💙

21/06/2026

A project we've been working on behind the scenes for months. We'd love your support and a follow on the new page 🌿

🌿 Welcome to Gower Apothecary 🌿

We're so excited to finally introduce Gower Apothecary, our pharmacist-led skincare brand inspired by the beauty of the Gower coast.

As pharmacists, we've spent years helping people with concerns such as dry skin, sensitivity, redness and acne. Time and again, we found ourselves having the same conversations about skincare and wanting to simplify the advice we gave.

Gower Apothecary was created with one simple aim:

Simple formulas. Real results.

Thoughtfully chosen products, professional expertise and uncomplicated routines to help support healthy, confident skin.

Thank you for joining us at the beginning of this journey. We can't wait to share more with you over the coming weeks.

Stacey & Jon

📍 Gower, Wales