There are only a few days remaining for people in North East Lincolnshire to share their experience of community pharmacies and influence pharmacy services in the area.
The Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment consultation is used by the NHS to make decisions on where pharmacy services are needed the most and can often help identify areas for improvement.
The consultation, which can be viewed at www.nelincs.gov.uk/have-your-say, closes on Friday 28 February 2025. To complete this over the phone, please contact Healthwatch North East Lincolnshire on 01472 361459.
Councillor Stan Shreeve, deputy leader of North East Lincolnshire Council and portfolio holder for health and wellbeing, said: “There’s no question that pharmacies are a vital source of advice and support to people in our community, particularly for regular and ad hoc medicines.
“This survey is being carried out to inform what services are working well, what needs to be improved, and what we think may be needed in the future.
“I’d encourage any residents who use their local pharmacy to get involved and give their views.”
The consultation is looking at places, often known as pharmacies or chemists, that you would use to get a prescription or buy medicines. This does not include the pharmacy at the hospital or the part of the pharmacy where you buy general or beauty products.
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