Community Pharmacy · Ringmer

Your Travel Clinic for Ringmer, Lewes & East Sussex — Book Online

Travel plans shouldn’t mean long waits. Our pharmacist-led clinic helps you prepare with travel vaccines, antimalarials and destination advice, with booking in minutes and appointments within days.

GPhC Registered (1101468) • Pharmacist-Led Travel Clinic • Yellow Fever Approved • Antimalarials • Same-Week Appointments

Address

30 Anchor Field, Ringmer, Lewes, BN8 5QN

Opening Hours

9am–6pm Monday to Friday

Weekends

Saturday closed; Sunday closed

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About our travel clinic

Travel health, made straightforward

Pharmacist-led travel care at Ringmer Pharmacy in Ringmer, near Lewes, with the full range of travel vaccines and antimalarials — assessed, prescribed and given in a single visit.

Pharmacist discussing travel vaccines with a patient

GPhC-registered

A trusted pharmacy for Ringmer & East Sussex

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About clinician

Brijesh Thaker

Travel Vaccination Lead & Superintendent Pharmacist

Brijesh leads our travel vaccination service, combining pharmacist-led clinical assessment with clear, practical guidance to help patients prepare confidently for overseas travel.

Ringmer Pharmacy team member portrait

About clinician

David Landers

Travel Vaccination Lead Pharmacist

David leads our travel vaccination service, providing personalised pre-travel consultations, vaccine recommendations and practical guidance on staying well abroad. He helps each patient understand the options relevant to their destination, itinerary and timing.

Appointments when timing matters

Book online or by phone; same-week and short-notice appointments are available where possible, so you don’t have to wait weeks for a slot.

Care led by a pharmacist

Every clinical decision is led by a registered pharmacist, so your vaccines and antimalarials can be assessed, prescribed and given in one visit. No GP referral required.

Easy to reach across East Sussex

Based in Ringmer, a short drive from Lewes, Uckfield, Newhaven, Seaford and Eastbourne, with easy access from across East Sussex.

Region-based advice

Travelling Somewhere Specific?

Vaccination requirements vary by destination. Browse advice tailored to where you’re headed, then book a pharmacist-led consultation.

  • Taj Mahal, India

    India

    Recommended vaccines for most travellers, plus malaria precautions in risk states such as Odisha, Mizoram and Tripura.

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  • Temple in Thailand

    Thailand

    Recommended vaccines for travel, with low malaria risk along the rural forested Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar borders.

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  • Marrakech market, Morocco

    Morocco

    Recommended vaccines for travellers to Morocco. There is no risk of malaria in the country.

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  • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Brazil

    Recommended vaccines including yellow fever, with malaria risk in the Amazon basin including the city of Manaus.

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  • Giraffes on the Kenyan savanna

    Kenya

    Recommended vaccines including yellow fever, with a high risk of malaria across most of Kenya.

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  • West African coast at sunset

    The Gambia

    Recommended vaccines including yellow fever, with a high risk of malaria throughout The Gambia.

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  • Pyramids of Giza, Egypt

    Egypt

    Recommended vaccines for travel to Egypt. There is no risk of malaria in the country.

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  • Rice terraces in Bali, Indonesia

    Indonesia

    Recommended vaccines for travel, with high malaria risk in Papua and lower risk in Bali, Lombok, Java and Sumatra.

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Not sure what you need?

Common Vaccines

Travel & routine vaccinations we provide

A clinician-led selection of the vaccines most often needed for travel and everyday protection. Suitability depends on your destination, health and history, so recommendations are confirmed at your appointment.

A clinician-led selection of the vaccines most often needed for travel and everyday protection. Suitability depends on your destination, health and history, so recommendations are confirmed at your appointment.

Hepatitis A

Spread through contaminated food and water. Commonly recommended for travel to parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Usually given as two doses for longer-lasting protection.

Bangkok, Thailand

Hepatitis A

Spread through contaminated food and water. Commonly recommended for travel to parts of Africa, Asia, Central and South America. Usually given as two doses for longer-lasting protection.

Bangkok, Thailand

Yellow Fever

Visa Requirement

A mosquito-borne infection found in parts of Africa and South America. Some countries require proof of vaccination for entry. Given at our registered Yellow Fever centre.

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Yellow Fever

Visa Requirement

A mosquito-borne infection found in parts of Africa and South America. Some countries require proof of vaccination for entry. Given at our registered Yellow Fever centre.

Maasai Mara, Kenya

Rabies

Serious Disease

Considered for travellers to areas where medical care may be limited or where contact with animals is likely. A pre-exposure course does not remove the need for treatment after a bite.

Ubud, Bali

Rabies

Serious Disease

Considered for travellers to areas where medical care may be limited or where contact with animals is likely. A pre-exposure course does not remove the need for treatment after a bite.

Ubud, Bali

Typhoid

Common Vaccine

Caught through contaminated food and water, particularly in parts of South Asia. Protection is not complete, so good food and water hygiene remains important.

Agra, India

Typhoid

Common Vaccine

Caught through contaminated food and water, particularly in parts of South Asia. Protection is not complete, so good food and water hygiene remains important.

Agra, India

Tetanus

Booster

A routine vaccine, often combined with diphtheria and polio. A booster may be advised before travel if your last dose was some time ago or following certain wounds.

Lisbon, Portugal

Tetanus

Booster

A routine vaccine, often combined with diphtheria and polio. A booster may be advised before travel if your last dose was some time ago or following certain wounds.

Lisbon, Portugal

Meningococcal ACWY

Required for Hajj

Protects against four groups of meningococcal bacteria. Proof of vaccination is required for travellers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah.

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Meningococcal ACWY

Required for Hajj

Protects against four groups of meningococcal bacteria. Proof of vaccination is required for travellers to Saudi Arabia for Hajj and Umrah.

Mecca, Saudi Arabia

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Needed For Europe

A viral infection spread by tick bites in forested parts of Europe and Asia. Considered for those planning outdoor activities such as hiking or camping in affected regions.

Bavaria, Germany

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

Needed For Europe

A viral infection spread by tick bites in forested parts of Europe and Asia. Considered for those planning outdoor activities such as hiking or camping in affected regions.

Bavaria, Germany

Our Standards

A registered Yellow Fever centre

Our pharmacy can administer the Yellow Fever vaccine and issue the official certificate where it is required for entry to certain countries.

Approved to administer Yellow Fever and provide the required certificate

Most vaccines are held in stock year-round, so many appointments can be completed the same day

Every recommendation is confirmed by a clinician based on your destination and health history

Stock and suitability can vary. Please confirm availability when you book.

How it works

From booking to landing — six steps.

No GP referral. No upsell. Just the right vaccines for where you’re going, administered in one visit.

No GP referral. No upsell. Just the right vaccines for where you’re going, administered in one visit.

Online or walk-in

Book in seconds

Pick a country, choose a slot, optionally complete a quick pre-screening form. Same-day appointments routinely available.

NaTHNaC-aligned

Tailored risk plan

We review your itinerary, dates, activities, age and pre-existing conditions against the latest UKHSA + NaTHNaC guidance for your destination.

Included

One-to-one consultation

A registered pharmacist talks you through every recommended and optional vaccine — no rushed, scripted upsell.

Same-day

Every vaccine in one visit

We hold the full travel vaccine stock on-site — Yellow Fever, Hep A/B, Rabies, Japanese Encephalitis, MenACWY, Tick-borne and more. No waiting weeks for re-orders.

Take-home

Travel-ready pack

Yellow Fever international certificate where applicable, full vaccine record, malaria advice, and country-specific health info to take with you.

If you need it

Aftercare on return

Symptom triage if you come back unwell — we’ll refer you to your GP, NHS 111, A&E or a specialist tropical disease service as appropriate.

What our patients say

Rated by our East Sussex community

Real reviews from people who’ve visited Ringmer Pharmacy for ear wax removal and travel vaccinations.

Real reviews from people who’ve visited Ringmer Pharmacy for ear wax removal and travel vaccinations.

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Esmat Shawki

Ear wax removal

Alison was absolutely wonderful — so kind, gentle and professional throughout the ear wax removal. She explained everything clearly, which made my mum and I feel really comfortable and reassured.

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Lucas Turner

Travel vaccination

I came in for a travel vaccination and it was so useful. Quick, easy online booking with an appointment the very next day, and lovely friendly staff. Would definitely recommend.

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Tracey Bridges

Ear wax removal

Alison explained everything and made the whole experience easy and pain free. She’s so friendly, a really nice lady. I highly recommend her to anyone needing ear wax removal — don’t hesitate!

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Alex Marmo

Travel vaccinations

Brilliant service. I managed to get a travel vaccination that no other pharmacy could offer, right away without any waiting. The staff were super helpful and gave great advice for the trip. Strongly recommended.

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Milly Wood

Ear microsuction

I went in for microsuction and received brilliant service from Alison. I was a little anxious about the procedure but she put me at ease and was very thorough and patient. Would highly recommend.

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Natasha Robinson

Travel vaccinations

Fantastic, friendly and efficient travel vaccination service. I booked a convenient next-day appointment and Brijesh went through each recommended jab, plus useful holiday safety advice. I’ll definitely use this service again.

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Jane Cleasby

Ear microsuction

Called up and went in the same day for ear microsuction. The lady who did it was lovely, very competent and knowledgeable, and explained the process the whole way through. Couldn’t have asked for better — and now I can hear!

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Charlotte Bassett

Travel vaccinations

I’d thoroughly recommend Ringmer Pharmacy for travel vaccinations. I got a next-day appointment and had all the vaccinations I needed at my first visit — no waiting around or return trips.

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Nathan Adams

Ear wax removal

Just had the ear wax removal service. Alison was brilliant — explained everything and, most importantly, I can hear properly again! A great little community pharmacy too. Excellent.

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