Summer often brings a change of pace. Holidays, longer days, more time outdoors, swimming, lighter clothing and fresh motivation to feel well can all make this a good time to look after your health.
It can also be a time when small health concerns become more noticeable. You may be preparing for travel, thinking about vaccinations or travel medicines, noticing a skin lesion that catches or bothers you, dealing with blocked ears after swimming, or wanting support to improve your weight, energy and wellbeing.
At Dears Pharmacy, our Summer Health Services bring together practical pharmacy support to help you prepare for the season and enjoy it with more confidence.
If you are planning a holiday, travelling for work, visiting family abroad or heading somewhere more adventurous, our Travel Clinic can help you get ready.
Your pharmacist can assess your destination, travel plans, medical history and individual needs before advising on suitable travel vaccinations, malaria prevention and travel treatments.
It is always best to plan ahead, as some vaccines need more than one dose or take time to provide protection. But even if you are travelling soon, it may still be worth speaking to us for advice.
In warmer weather, small skin lesions can become more noticeable. Skin tags may catch on clothing or jewellery. Warts and verrucae may become more irritating when you are walking, swimming or wearing open footwear.
Our in-pharmacy cryotherapy service can treat suitable skin tags, warts, verrucae and some other small lesions after assessment.
Cryotherapy is not suitable for every skin concern. If a mark is new, changing, bleeding or worrying, it may need to be checked elsewhere first. Our pharmacy team will assess the area and explain clearly whether treatment is appropriate.
Swimming, flights, water sports and time outdoors can all draw attention to ear problems. Blocked ears, reduced hearing or discomfort can quickly become frustrating, especially when you are trying to enjoy time away or be more active.
Our Ear Health & Hearing Health Clinic can assess your ears and advise on the most appropriate next step. Where suitable, this may include professional earwax removal.
The team can also identify symptoms that may need further medical advice, such as severe pain, sudden hearing loss, discharge or signs of infection.
Summer can be a natural time to focus on feeling healthier. That might mean becoming more active, improving your nutrition, managing your weight or simply wanting more energy and confidence.
Our Weight Management Services offer professional, clinically supervised support based on your health, goals and circumstances.
This is not about quick fixes or unrealistic “summer body” pressure. It is about making informed, sustainable changes that support your health beyond the summer months. Where clinically appropriate, prescription treatment may be discussed as part of a wider plan, alongside lifestyle advice and ongoing support.
Our Summer Health Services are designed to make support easier to access. You can choose the service that fits your needs, book online at a participating Dears Pharmacy across Lothian, Fife, Glasgow or Tayside, and speak to a pharmacy professional in a private consultation.
Whether you are getting ready for a trip, sorting out a skin concern, looking after your ears or taking the first step towards better wellbeing, we are here to help.
Book your Summer Health Service online or speak to your local Dears Pharmacy team for advice.
