Healthy Living Advice
Small changes can make a big difference. Pop in for friendly, confidential advice on healthier living, with no appointment needed. We'll keep it practical, honest, and focused on what actually works for you.
Common healthy living topics
We focus on everyday changes that quietly improve your health, from stopping smoking and managing weight, to improving sleep and handling stress. Small steps, big impact.
Options, tips, and a realistic plan, plus free local specialist support if you want it.
Simple changes to food, movement and routines that work to reduce weight.
Blood pressure guidance, lifestyle tweaks, and what to do if readings are high.
Support with medicines, inhaler technique, and day-to-day management advice.
Supportive signposting and practical self-care ideas when life is heavy.
Sleep, stress, hydration, activity, improving the foundation of your health.
More detail on common topics
Stopping smoking ∨
We can help you:
- Pick a quit date and build a simple plan you can actually follow
- Talk through nicotine options (patches, gum, lozenges) and what suits you
- Handle cravings and common danger moments like stress, drinks, and routines
- Connect to free local stop smoking specialists if you want structured support
Even if you've tried quitting before, it's normal. Most people need a few attempts before it sticks.
Weight management ∨
We focus on the basics that work long term:
- Small food swaps that are realistic
- Building daily movement into your routine
- How sleep and stress affect appetite
- Using NHS tools and plans to stay consistent
If you want extra structure, we'll point you to trusted NHS resources.
Blood pressure and heart health ∨
We can talk through:
- What high, borderline, and normal readings look like
- Common causes like stress, caffeine, salt, weight, and genetics
- Practical lifestyle changes that help
- When you should speak to your GP and when it can wait
We don't run commissioned stop smoking or weight management programmes on-site right now, but we do offer advice and can connect you to the right local services.
Health checks and NHS support in the pharmacy
We can help you stay on top of your health and get treatment faster when it's appropriate.
Not sure if a service applies to you? Check with us and we can tell you clearly and quickly.
Free and local support
These are external services that can help you go further, especially if you want structured support, coaching, or a longer-term plan.
Access structured quit support and a plan tailored to you.
Visit the NHS service page →Find local routes into support across Corby and the surrounding area.
View local stop smoking support →Local guidance plus links to NHS tools for healthier eating and activity.
Explore weight management resources →A structured plan with weekly guidance to build better habits.
Start the NHS plan →Prefer not to self-refer? Pop in and we'll point you to the right option for your situation.
Need Help When We're Closed?
Three ways to get help outside our hours.
Urgent medical advice
Help with urgent concerns, out-of-hours services, and emergency prescriptions.
Call NHS 111Life-threatening emergencies
Chest pain, severe bleeding, loss of consciousness, difficulty breathing.
Call 999Emergency prescriptions
Run out of medication? NHS 111 can arrange an emergency supply.
Visit NHS 111 Online