Day Lewis

31/10/2026

Trick the flu this Halloween. 🎃

Don't let flu bugs crash your autumn plans 👻💉 If you're eligible for an NHS flu vaccination, now's the time to get protected and head into winter with confidence.

You may be eligible if you are:
• Pregnant
• Aged 65+
• Aged 18-64 with certain health conditions
• An eligible carer
• A frontline social care worker
• Living in a long-stay residential care home
• A close contact of someone who is immunocompromised
• Experiencing homelessness
• A child aged 2-3 years
• A school-aged child (Reception to Year 11)
• A child aged 6 months-17 years in a clinical risk group

✅ Eligibility criteria apply. For full details, visit the NHS website.

📅 Book your flu jab today: https://scd.st/q6hn60t2

23/10/2026

20/10/2026

Happy Pharmacy Technician Day! 💚

Meet Samantha from our Wareham Pharmacy, who’s sharing what a typical day looks like as a Pharmacy Technician.

Thank you to Samantha and all our Pharmacy Technicians for the incredible work they do every day.

Interested in a career with Day Lewis? Visit https://www.daylewis.co.uk/ to find out more.

17/10/2026

You spend so much time looking after someone else, making sure they're safe, healthy and cared for. 💙

But who's looking after you?

If you're a carer for an elderly loved one, taking a few minutes to get your flu vaccination can help protect both you and the person who depends on you.

Eligible patients can get their FREE NHS flu vaccination at Day Lewis Pharmacy.

Book your vaccine here: https://scd.st/q6hn60t2

13/10/2026

Did you know flu can spread quickly when children return to school? 🎒

A simple flu vaccination can help protect you, your family, and those most vulnerable around you this winter.

💉 Book your flu jab with Day Lewis Pharmacy today by clicking the link: https://www.daylewis.co.uk/pharmacy-services/flu-vaccination-service/

Eligibility criteria apply. For full details, visit our website.

13/10/2026

💉 We’re opening again this Saturday, 17th October, from 9 AM to 1 PM!

Due to high demand, we’re opening for a few extra hours to help more people get their flu and COVID vaccinations. 💙

📍 Day Lewis Pharmacy Lordswood

✅ Free NHS vaccinations for eligible patients
✅ Private vaccinations also available
✅ Book online or simply walk in!

Come and see us this Saturday — we’re here to help keep you and your loved ones protected! 💙

12/10/2026

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11/10/2026

Don’t wait for a letter to arrive. If you're aged 65 or over, you may be eligible for a free NHS flu vaccination. 💙

Flu can be serious, especially for older adults, so it’s important to get protected before flu season is in full swing. Our pharmacy teams are here to help make getting vaccinated quick and convenient.

Book your vaccine here: https://www.daylewis.co.uk/pharmacy-services/flu-vaccination-service/

Eligibility criteria apply. For full details, visit our website.

Source: NHS England

10/10/2026

It’s World Mental Health Day and you are not alone.

Whatever you’re going through, your mental health matters, and so do you. 💛

It’s okay not to feel okay. It’s okay to talk, and it’s okay to ask for help.

Let’s be kind to ourselves and each other, today and every day. 💙

09/10/2026

Don't let flu symptoms stop you in their tracks this season. 💙

Flu can spread easily and make everyday activities much more difficult, especially for those most at risk of serious illness. Getting vaccinated is one of the best ways to help protect yourself and those around you.

Our friendly pharmacy teams are here to help make staying protected simple and convenient.

Book your vaccine here: https://www.daylewis.co.uk/pharmacy-services/flu-vaccination-service/

Eligibility criteria apply. For full details, visit our website.

Don't let flu symptoms stop you in your tracks this season. 💙

08/10/2026

💉 Flu & COVID Vaccinations This Saturday! 💙

Stay protected this winter! Come and see our friendly team at Day Lewis Pharmacy Lordswood this Saturday, 10th October, from 9am to 1pm, for your flu or COVID vaccination.

✅ Free NHS vaccinations for eligible patients
✅ Private vaccinations also available
✅ Walk-ins welcome – no appointment needed!

📍 398 Coxford Road, Southampton, SO16 5LL

We look forward to welcoming you! 😊

07/10/2026

Would Executive Director Jay Patel swap the UK's community pharmacy system for another countries?

His answer might surprise you.

In the latest Health Tech Hour podcast, Jay Patel shares why the solution isn't simply about swapping healthcare systems.

While resources may be stretched, one thing never changes: the dedication of community pharmacy teams. Every day, pharmacists and colleagues go above and beyond for their patients, delivering exceptional care despite increasing pressures.

Hear Jay's thoughts on what healthcare systems can learn from each other and why people remain the greatest strength of any pharmacy system.

Watch or listen to the full podcast here: https://linktr.ee/healthtechhour?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=bfdf5f00-4e69-44e4-822d-51da0489a9ef

07/10/2026

Behind every prescription, conversation, and piece of advice is a dedicated pharmacy colleague who cares about helping others.

Thank you to everyone who shows our pharmacy teams respect, patience, and kindness. Your support means so much and helps us continue providing the best possible care to our communities. 💙

16/09/2026

Who can get their NHS flu vaccination and when?

The NHS is encouraging eligible people to book their flu vaccination ahead of this winter.

FROM 1 SEPTEMBER
💛 Pregnant women
💛 Children aged 2–3
💛 School-aged children, from Reception to Year 11
💛 Children aged 6 months to 17 years in clinical risk groups

FROM 1 OCTOBER
💙 Adults aged 65+
💙 Adults aged 18–64 in clinical risk groups
💙 Eligible carers
💙 People in long-stay residential care homes
💙 Eligible frontline social care workers
💙 Close contacts of people who are immunocompromised
💙 People experiencing homelessness

Eligibility criteria apply. For full details, visit the NHS England website.

Book your vaccine here: https://www.daylewis.co.uk/pharmacy-services/flu-vaccination-service/

(Source: NHS England)

11/09/2026

It's time for Freshers Week, but it's not too late to get protected.

Meningitis B spreads more easily in close-contact living environments, like university halls and shared student accommodation. And while rare, it can be serious, with 1 in 10 people who get meningitis B dying from it.

If you're eligible for the FREE* NHS MenB catch-up vaccine and haven't had it yet, book in at your local Day Lewis Pharmacy.

One quick appointment. One less thing to worry about this term.

Book your FREE* NHS vaccine online or just walk in: https://scd.st/pzcchs0z

*Time-limited NHS Catch-up Offer (Free, if eligible)

Available to individuals named in the NHS offer letter, including:
• Year 13 students (born 1 September 2007 to 31 August 2008); or
• Individuals born on or after 21 July 2001 who are starting university as a first-time undergraduate or living in university/further education halls of residence for the first time in Autumn 2026.

06/09/2026

We are taking bookings now so go online or give us a call and get protected from the flu this winter!