Community pharmacy funding is currently inadequate to support the services that pharmacies provide. Help us as we work to #SaveOurPharmacies! For more information visit 👉SaveOurPharmacies.co.uk

#PharmacyHour Lords ask when Government will address the current crisis in the community pharmacy sector after being briefed by PSNC psnc.org.uk/our-news/peers…

#PharmacyHour Pharmacy leaders are set to brief MPs on the severe challenges facing community pharmacies this week as part of a wave of #SaveOurPharmacies campaign activities ow.ly/whmG50Nn5W5

Please sign the petition and get behind the #SaveOurPharmacies campaign.

This petition has over 33,500 signatures now but we need to continue to build the numbers significantly to show the strength of support for our cause. #SaveOurPharmacies

💡Planning something nice for Good Friday (7 April) or Easter Monday (10 April)? Don't forget to put your health first by making sure you add these to your to do list this week. #BankHoliday #GoodFriday #EasterMonday #Somerset #NHS #primarycare #selfcare

🐣 A friendly reminder to order any prescriptions you might need ahead of Good Friday (7 April) and Easter Monday (10 April). 👍You can do this easily by contacting your GP surgery during open hours, or by using the NHS app. #primarycare Somerset Council Healthwatch Somerset #NHS

The petition stands at well over 50k signatures now but still needs more! #SaveOurPharmacies

Sign our petition urging the Government to take urgent action to #SaveOurPharmacies. Find out more at: saveourpharmacies.co.uk

Following the Government's decision to increase the NHS prescription charge and introduce a HRT PPC from 1st April 2023, PSNC has designed two posters that can be displayed in community pharmacies. ow.ly/aknv50NuWMY

The #SaveOurPharmacies petition is not far off 55,000 signatures now! Community pharmacies are vital and we need the government to act. Please sign and share the petition if you haven't already: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save…

🐣The Easter bank holidays are not too far away - don't forget to order any prescriptions you might need. 👍You can do this easily by contacting your GP surgery during open hours, or by using the NHS app. #somerset #bankholiday #goodfriday #easter2023 #primarycare #selfcare

Close to all of the pharmacy teams that responded to PSNC’s 2023 #PharmacyPressures Survey reported that they’re dealing with medicine supply issues daily. This has increased significantly from last year. Read the full survey results here 👉psnc.org.uk/pressuressurvey

Community pharmacies are under extreme pressure according to results from PSNC’s #PharmacyPressures Survey. Several pharmacy teams have reported staff shortages mainly because of underfunding and staff unavailability. Read the survey results here 👉psnc.org.uk/pressuressurvey

❗️Spring Boosters are available by appointment only at most clinics in Somerset. The following are also offering walk-ins. 🔹Tower Clinic (Taunton) 🔹Victoria Health Hub (Bridgwater) 🔹Wiviliscombe Community Hub Check opening hours and days here: ➡️bit.ly/CovidWalkInSom…

PSNC’s latest #PharmacyPressures Survey has highlighted the growing concerns about the wellbeing of pharmacy staff amidst the ongoing pressures that continue to grip the sector. Find out the full results of the survey 👉psnc.org.uk/pressuressurvey

A reminder to order any prescriptions you might need ahead of the May bank holidays. You can do this easily by contacting your GP surgery during open hours, or by using the NHS app. #somerset #bankholiday

🔊Today at #PMQs, George Howarth MP raised community pharmacy closures, referencing @PSNCNews analysis that 10 pharmacies close every month. He called on the PM to 'prevent further closures and commission a properly funded Pharmacy First service for minor illnesses'.👇

Special thanks to Peter Aldous for leading the discussion on critical matters impacting #CommunityPharmacies during the debate at Westminster Hall earlier today. Gratitude also to all participating MPs. Watch the full debate here: tinyurl.com/pc5sfxdw

World Patient Safety Day is next week! We've appointed 2 Patient Safety Partners to support our journey to improve how you are involved in health & care to help keep others safe. You can share your experience of patient safety with Healthwatch Somerset: [email protected]