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Winter well packs

Vitamin D voucher scheme

Included in the winter well pack is a vitamin D voucher. Please take your voucher to one of the pharmacies below. A pharmacist will have a conversation with you first, and then supply vitamin D tablets.

Participating pharmacies

Pharmacy namePharmacy addressPhone number
Heath Pharmacy18-20 Elephant Lane, Thatto Heath, St Helens, WA9 5QW01744 818826
Millennium Pharmacy29-31 Shaw Street, St Helens, WA10 1DG01744 638713
Longsters Pharmacy578 Warrington Road, Rainhill, L35 4LZ0151 426 2122
Boggiano's PharmacyMillfields Court, Eccleston, WA10 5RG01744 20879
Garswood Health CentreGarswood Health Centre, 74 Station Road, St Helens, WN4 0XD01942 719879
Bradlegh Road PharmacyNewton Community Hospital, Bradlegh Road, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 8RB01925 223535
Heaton's Chemist23 Bassenthwaite Avenue, St Helens, WA11 7AB01744 24941
Taylor's Pharmacy210 West End Road, St Helens, WA11 0AN01744 453364
Rowland's Pharmacy65 Market Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9BS01925 226153
Jolley's Chemist77 High Street, Newton-le-Willows, WA12 9SL01925 226242

 

Why take vitamin D?

  • Vitamin D is important for building immunity against infections, and keeping bones, teeth and muscles healthy.
  • Take vitamin D supplements during the winter months when you are less likely to get it directly from sunlight.
  • Some people are at higher risk of low vitamin D and should take supplements all year; for example, older adults, those with darker skin, limited sun exposure, or certain health conditions.
  • Some people have medical conditions that mean they may not be able to safely take as much. If in doubt, you should consult your doctor.
  • If you can take vitamin D supplements, 10 micrograms a day will be enough for most people.
  • Do not take more than 100 micrograms (4,000 IU) of vitamin D a day as it could be harmful. This applies to adults, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and the elderly, and children aged 11 to 17 years.
  • Children aged 1 to 10 years should not have more than 50 micrograms (2,000 IU) a day. Infants under 12 months should not have more than 25 micrograms (1,000 IU) a day.
  • If your doctor has recommended you take a different amount of vitamin D, you should follow their advice. Check with your GP or pharmacist whether you are unable to take vitamin D supplement for any reason. If this is the case, vitamin D is also found in a small number of foods.
  • Eat food rich in vitamin D including oily fish (salmon, sardines, herring, and mackerel), red meat, liver, egg yolks and fortified foods (some fat spreads and breakfast cereals).

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Last modified on 17 October 2025