Events
Events & Updates
Stay up to date with what’s happening at The Health Dispensary. This page shares news and event updates, including changes to opening hours, in-store events, service announcements, seasonal updates and important notices — helping you stay informed about what’s happening in our pharmacy and community.
Wales Pharmacy Awards 2019
We were very humbled to be finalists in 4 categories of the Welsh Pharmacy Awards held at the Vale Resort near Cardiff on May 23rd. The awards were for: Business Development Independent Innovations in Quality & Efficiency through Technology Innovations in Service Delivery Pharmacy Practice of the Year We didn’t receive the ultimate prize but …
Dry Eye and Blepharitis Social
We had a really great day inviting customers old and new to talk about Dry Eye and Blepharitis. We hosted the event in our lovely clinic space and had some really great feedback. Those attending appreciated the time we were able to give advising on a single topic and having the chance to tell us their …
Natural Healthcare Pharmacy of the Year 2018 winners
The Health Dispensary just won Natural Healthcare Pharmacy of the Year 2018 at the Pharmacy Business Awards in London. A glittering gala night at The Park Plaza London was compered by Charlotte Hawkins of ITVs This Morning’s breakfast show. Attended by many distinguished guests the shadow Secretary of State for Health Jon Ashworth thanked Pharmacy …
Stress & Nutrition Training with Pharmanord
Our Wellness Pharmacists Ali and Elizabeth (pictured right with the presenter) attended an excellent night’s training at The Village Hotel Swansea, courtesy of Pharmanord – pioneers in nutritional healthcare. Speaker Frankie Brogan was full of fun and information – right up our street! We gathered some excellent updates on diet, nutrition and supplements for stress …
Pharmacy Business Awards 2018
Excited to receive news today that we’ve been judged as a finalist for Natural Health Pharmacy in the UK Pharmacy Business Awards. It’s a new award sector for us, but we’ve happy memories of our last appearance in 2010 when we won the Patient Services award. The final will be held at the London Park …
Chemist & Druggist Awards 2018 Winners!
We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that our very own Elizabeth Lawless has won the coveted title of Community Pharmacist of the Year at the 2018 Chemist & Druggist Awards. The awards are the pinnacle of the community pharmacy calendar and the judges said they were particularly impressed by Elizabeth’s skillset as a pharmacist. We couldn’t …
Dispenser Traineeship Opportunity
We need extra pairs of hands !! to join our fantastic team and serve our lovely customers We currently have an exciting new job opportunity (traineeship) via the Jobs Growth Wales programme. Interested applicants need to apply via the following link only https://ams.careerswales.com/SelfService/ViewVacancy.aspx?vacancyId=41842 Applications Close the 17th June 2018
RIP Mr Fisher – Memories of a childhood Pharmacist
Sadly we heard the news last week that Mr Derek Edward Fisher, local Melin pharmacist had passed away. “Mr Fisher” as he was always known was, as his obituary stated, a kind gentle man. Born in the Melin myself we got used to frequent trips to the Chemist, where waiting for a prescription or advice …
CHEMIST & DRUGGIST AWARDS 2017 WINNERS!
We were so pleased to win the coveted title of Independent Pharmacy of the Year 2017 at a UK wide award ceremony held at the Celtic Manor Resort here in Wales You can read more about why we won the award at the Chemist & Druggist Magazine here.. Ali Sparkes gave an emotional interview to the …
Merry Christmas !
Wishing all our customers old and new the Best of festive seasons. Our open hours are below. Christmas & New Year Hours Saturday 23rd Dec 9.30-12.30 Sunday 24th Dec CLOSED Monday 25th Dec CLOSED Tuesday 26th Dec CLOSED Wednesday 27th Dec 9.30-5.30 Thursday 28th Dec 9.30-5.30 Friday 29th Dec 9.30-5.30 Saturday 30th Dec 9.30-12.30 Sunday …
Hypnotherapy now Available!
Really pleased that friend of the business Sue Stradling has joined us to offer Hypnotherapy and Counselling services. Find out more here
NEW Online GP Service
We’re really excited to launch this new service in partnership with The GP Service. Please read more about it here
The design and evaluation of a community pharmacy – based positive psychology intervention
Project Title: KESS2 PhD Scholarship : The design and evaluation of a community pharmacy – based positive psychology intervention Project Team:: Dr Delyth H James (Academic Lead Supervisor ) Dr Paul Hewlett ( Academic Supervisor)) Dr Amie – Louise Prior ( Academic Supervisor)) Alison Sparkes (Lead Company Supervisor)) Marie Ricketts (Company Supervisor)) Elizabeth Lawless (Technical …
BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY WORKSHOP – SUPERVISION & THE BODY
Facilitated by LYNDA HOWELL MSc CTA Sunday 1st October 2017 10am – 5pm (arrival from 9.30am) 6 hours CPD Certificate given on completion Supervision is an integrative part of a therapists work. Thinking about our clients and discussing them with our supervisor only takes into account one aspect of the therapeutic alliance. Have you ever considered …
BODY PSYCHOTHERAPY WORKSHOP-– TRAUMA & THE BODY
BEYOND WORDS – TRAUMA & THE BODY Sunday 18th June 2017 10am – 5pm (arrival from 9.30am) 6 hours CPD Certificate given on completion Even the smallest trauma can be held in the body as somatic memory. How do we as therapists recognise and work with these non-verbal communications, exhibited and expressed in & through …
Pamper Samplers
Bring a group of friends or work colleagues and you can try some Reflexology, Indian Head Massage or be treated to a relaxing wellness facial
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