Boots UK

A toothbrush. Deodorant. Shower gel. For many of us, these everyday essentials we hardly think twice about. But for millions of people cross the UK, access to basic hygiene products isn't guaranteed, and the impact goes far beyond the bathroom. New research shows that 75% of people believe good hygiene and clean clothes are essential to being workplace-ready. Yet many young people living in hardship are being held back from interviews, confidence, and opportunities because these essential are out of reach. That's why we're proud to be partnering with The Hygiene Bank and The King's Trust to donate 15,000 First Impressions Kits, helping more young people feel confident and prepared as they take their first steps into work.💙💛

🛍️The way people discover products is changing   More and more customers are finding inspiration through the creators and communities they trust, making content and increasingly important part of the shopping journey.   That's why we're excited to be one of the first retailers partnering with YouTube as it launches its Shopping Affiliate Programme in the UK.   As Charlotte Lock, Customer and Marketing Director at Boots, said: "We know that more people are discovering products through the creators and communities they trust on social channels and are committed to meeting them wherever they choose to find inspiration."   By working with YouTube and its creator community, we're helping customers discover the health, wellness, and beauty products they love in new and engaging ways.

🏳️🌈A fantastic day celebrating pride, inclusion, and community at the Pavillion yesterday!   Thank you to Baylis & Harding for sharing these colourful moments, and to all our brand partners who helped bring the event to life, including L'Oréal, Nivea, Durex, Britvic plc Doughnotts The Beeston Brownie Company Ltd No7 Beauty Company A special thank you to our Pride BRG for creating such a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, and to The King's Trust and Terrance Higgins Trust for their support, guidance, and partnership throughout. The support they provide to individuals and communities continues to make a meaningful difference, and we're proud to have them as part of the event.   Together, we're helping create spaces where everyone feels 'Free To Be' themselves❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Young people are facing one of the toughest jobs markets in recent years. But for some, the challenge starts long before they walk into an interview. New research we’ve commissioned with The Hygiene Bank highlights how hygiene poverty is creating an often-overlooked barrier to employment and opportunity. Four in five 18–24-year-olds affected by hygiene poverty say they have delayed or missed a career opportunity because they couldn't access basic hygiene products.    💙No young person should miss out on work, confidence or opportunity because they cannot afford the everyday essentials many of us take for granted. That's why Boots, alongside our partners at The Hygiene Bank and The King's Trust, is taking action to support fairer first impressions and help more young people take their first steps into work, with 15,000 kits filled with essential items that a young person would need to prepare for an interview, including deodorant, shampoo, shower gel, and dental products. 📍Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUTHTvkv

When we think about wellness, what comes to mind?💙   For many people, it's exercise, nutrition, or a good night's sleep. But wellbeing is personal, and it means looking after every aspect of our health.   In fact, while almost 70% of UK adults proactively maintain at least one daily wellness routine, fewer than 1 in 5 actively maintain sexual wellness as part of their self-care. Yet over two-thirds believe a healthy and active sex life is important to their overall happiness and wellbeing.   As part of our commitment to supporting customers' health and wellness needs, we're proud to be partnering with Durex on the launch of its new sexual wellness range exclusively at Boots, alongside a free expert-led Sexual Wellness Checklist designed to help people prioritise this often-overlooked aspect of wellbeing.   With almost half of Brits saying they would take active steps to address their intimate health if they had the right support, we're helping make trusted products, advice, and guidance more accessible than ever.   📍The new Durex range is exclusively available at Boots, in store & online   👉Read more in the full press release here: bit.ly/4bXozs6

🌟Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month🌟   This South Asian Heritage Month, we're taking the opportunity to listen, learn and celebrate the experiences, stories and contributions of our South Asian colleagues.   In this interview, we hear from Raveena who is part of our REACH BRG as she shares her reflections on identity, culture and what South Asian Heritage Month means personally as part of the Sikh community.   By sharing stories, we create understanding. By celebrating differences, we build stronger, more inclusive workplaces. #SouthAsianHeritageMonth  

From trainee to newly qualified pharmacist!💊   Dominic recently completed his journey and is sharing what the experience meant to him, the lessons he learned along the way, and why becoming a pharmacist has been such a rewarding career choice.   💙Ready to start your own journey? Apply now via Oriel

Today, we have launched a new Healthy High Streets report, starting an important conversation about how greater access to healthcare in communities could support healthier populations, thriving local economies and more vibrant high streets for the future.   Developed with Public First, the report finds that high street pharmacies are highly valued by the public and trusted to deliver more healthcare support in the heart of local communities, and expanding healthcare services on the high street could not only revitalise communities but save millions of missed working days and 14.6 million GP appointments.   Anthony Hemmerdinger, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Boots UK and Ireland, said: “People are increasingly looking for convenient, accessible healthcare services in the heart of their communities, and high street pharmacies are uniquely placed to meet that need. This report highlights a significant opportunity to improve public health, ease pressure on wider NHS services and bring more people back to local high streets.”   Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eMR7FJQ3

The future of beauty is looking beautifully bright!✨💄   Congratulations to the 11 finalists selected for Breakout Beauty UK 2026 BREAKOUT, revealed by Growth Studio yesterday. Chosen from a record-breaking pool of over 300 applicants, this year's group represents some of the most exciting emerging talent in British beauty.   From curly haircare specialists and skin health experts to sustainable beauty disruptors, this year's cohort is redefining what the future of beauty looks like.   Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be supporting them as they refine, scale, and grow their businesses, with the chance to take their brand from breakout to blockbuster.   Grace Vernon, Head of Boots Ignite, Foresight & Trends, said: “We are delighted to be the key sponsor of Breakout Beauty, a programme that brings together our passion for supporting the next generation of emerging talent with our commitment to bringing the very best new beauty brands to our customers."   👏Congratulations to all finalists, we can't wait to see what's next…watch this space!

💊Your future in pharmacy starts here!   Ready to turn your passion for healthcare into a rewarding career?   As a Boots Trainee Pharmacist, you'll get the support, experience, and development opportunities you need to build confidence and take the next step towards becoming a fully qualified pharmacist.   From learning alongside experienced pharmacy professionals to making a real difference in local communities, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience every step of the way.   Start your journey with a team that's invested in your success💙Apply now via Oriel!