Pond Pharmacy

One of the greatest benefits of living in the UK is that everyone is entitled to free healthcare through the NHS. However, while there are no fees associated with visiting your GP or seeing a specialist if you’re prescribed medication you will need to pay for it. At the time of writing, the current cost of NHS prescriptions is 9.35 per item.  Most adults have to pay for NHS prescriptions, but some groups are eligible for free medications. These include people who:  Are aged 60 or over Are pregnant or have a maternity exemption certificate  Have certain medical conditions  Are an NHS in-patient Receive certain benefits    Children under the age of 16 are eligible for free prescriptions as are those aged 16-18 who are in full-time education.  What is a Private Prescription? While the NHS is an amazing resource, the NHS has its limits. Waiting lists are notoriously long, it can be difficult to get an appointment, and some medica...

Travelling today is much different than it was in 2020 and throughout most of 2021. Many countries have fully lifted any covid-19 travel restrictions, including requiring proof of vaccination and/or a recent negative covid-19 test. From Europe to the Americas to Asia, you can now travel freely to several popular travel destinations. However, if there’s one thing we’ve learned about the coronavirus, it’s that it’s unpredictable. That’s why you should always check the latest updates for the country you’ll be travelling to so that you'll be able to go on your trip. This is especially true if you’ll be travelling to multiple countries.   You should also check the latest government guidelines for the UK so you can return safely and without undue hassle. One of the best ways to guarantee smooth travel is to ensure your covid-19 vaccines and boosters are up to date and to carry a covid-19 passport or proof of a negative test. Each of these services is available through Pond Pha...