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Think pharmacy first

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Pharmacists can now provide treatment for seven common conditions without patients needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care.

Highly trained pharmacists at over 90% of pharmacies can now assess and treat patients for earache, impetigo, infected insect bites, shingles, sinusitis, sore throat and urinary tract infections (UTIs) for women aged 16-64 – without the need for a GP appointment.

No appointment is necessary and private consultations are available. Patients will be signposted to other local services where necessary.

By expanding the services community pharmacies offer, the NHS is aiming to help free up GP appointments and give people more choice in how and where they access care.

Don’t wait for minor health concerns to get worse – think pharmacy first and get seen by your local pharmacy team.

More information about Pharmacy First

If you would like to give feedback about a pharmacy you have used please get in touch.

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Prescription medication

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Your experiences of getting prescription medication

People rely on prescription medication to treat and manage their conditions and keep well. Healthwatch England highlights the challenges people have recently reported when trying to get prescription medication.

In 2021/22, over a billion prescription items were dispensed in the community in England, up 2.58% on the previous year.

People rely on prescription medication to treat and manage their conditions and keep well. Yet, Healthwatch’s recent analysis of public feedback shows people are increasingly facing barriers to getting prescription medication.

Trends in feedback 

Analysis of public feedback given to Healthwatch across England suggests people have been facing serious issues when trying to get prescription medication:

  • Shortages of medication
  • Delays in getting repeat prescriptions issued
  • Shortages of staff
  • Closed pharmacies

Read the full article on the Healthwatch England website.

We’d like to hear more about what is happening in Northumberland. Please tell us if you have experienced difficulties with getting your prescription medication, or where services are working well for you and your family – give feedback.

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Closure of Lloyds pharmacy

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Lloyds pharmacy in Sainsbury’s, Manor Walks, Cramlington is due to close this summer on a date yet to be confirmed. As your independent local health and social care champion, we would like to hear from residents and those who use the pharmacy about how the planned closure may affect them.

Our team have been at Lloyds pharmacy during May 2023 talking to customers about the potential impact of the closure of the pharmacy. We will continue to collect feedback over the next few weeks and you can still share your views online.

We have already been able to take what we’ve been hearing and share it immediately with decision makers, so that they can understand and act upon the issues raised. Our Project Coordinator Derry presented our findings so far to the Northumberland Health and Wellbeing Board on 11 May. You can watch the meeting below – Derry speaks from around 18 minutes in.

Health and Wellbeing Board meeting 11 May 2023

If you would like to speak to us please get in touch.

Jubilee Bank Holiday Pharmacy Opening 2022

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Pharmacies open in Northumberland over the Jubilee Bank Holiday 2-3 June 2022

Over the long Jubilee weekend, some pharmacies will be closed. Below is a list of Northumberland pharmacies which are open over the Jubilee Bank Holiday. You are advised to telephone the pharmacy before attending to check the opening hours haven’t changed.

If you require advice out of hours, please contact: NHS 111.

 

ASHINGTON: Well Pharmacy, Nursery Park PCC, Nursery Park Road, Ashington NE63 0HP. Tel: 01670 854 002. Open: 10:00am-12:00pm on 2 June only, closed 3 June.

ASHINGTON: Central Pharmacy, Lintonville Medical Group, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9UT. Tel: 01670 856 633. Open: 10:00am-12:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

ASHINGTON: Asda Pharmacy, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington, Northumberland NE63 9XG. Tel: 01670 528 610. Open: 10:00am-16:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

BEDLINGTON: Lloyds Pharmacy, The Library Site, Glebe Road, Bedlington NE22 6JX. Tel: 01670 822 282. Open: 11:00am-13:00pm on 2 June only, closed 3 June.

BERWICK-UPON-TWEED: Boots Pharmacy, 60-68 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland TD15 1BN. Tel: 01289 306 036. Open: 11:00am-16:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

BLYTH: Asda Pharmacy, Cowpen Road, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 4LZ. Tel: 01670 542 710. Open: 10:00am-16:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

BLYTH: Blyth Healthcare Pharmacy, 30 Bowes Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 1BD. Tel: 01670 362 111. Open: 15:00pm-17:00pm on 2 June only, closed 3 June.

BLYTH: Boots Pharmacy, 60-62 Maddison Street, Blyth, Northumberland NE24 1EY. Tel: 01670 546 092. Open: 10:00am-16:00pm on 2 June only, closed 3 June.

CRAMLINGTON: Boots Pharmacy, 29-30 Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington NE23 6QE. Tel: 01670 736 399. Open: 10:00am-14:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

CRAMLINGTON: Lloyds Pharmacy, Sainsburys, Dudley Court, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington NE23 6RT. Tel: 01670 712 547. Open: 10:00am-16:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

HAYDON BRIDGE: Haydon Bridge Pharmacy, Ground Floor, 5 Church Street, Haydon Bridge, Hexham NE47 6JG. Tel: 01434 684 354. Open: 19:00pm-21:00pm on 2 June only, closed 3 June.

HEXHAM: Boots Pharmacy, 7 Fore Street, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 1LU. Tel: 01434 602 024. Open: 11:00am-16:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

HEXHAM: Tesco Pharmacy, Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Road, Hexham, Northumberland NE46 3PJ. Tel: 0345 677 9873. Open: 09:00am-13:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

MORPETH: Morpeth Pharmacy (Wellway), The Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth, Northumberland NE61 1BJ. Tel: 01670 510 005. Open: 14:00pm-16:00pm on 2 June only, closed 3 June.

TWEEDMOUTH: Tesco Pharmacy, Tweedside Trading Estate, Ord Road, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 2XG. Tel: 0191 693 1575. Open: 09:00am-13:00pm on 2 and 3 June.

 

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Northumberland Pharmacy opening hours Easter 2022

Pharmacy opening hours Easter 2022

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Northumberland Pharmacy opening hours Easter 2022.

You are advised to telephone the pharmacy before attending.  If you need advice out of hours, please contact NHS 111.

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ALLENDALE Allendale Pharmacy 01434 683 274 3 Shield Street, Allendale, Hexham NE47 9BP Closed 09:00-13:00 Closed Closed
ALNWICK Well Pharmacy 01665 604 974 Infirmary Close, Alnwick NE66 2NS Closed Closed Closed Closed
ALNWICK Boots Pharmacy 01665 602 143 50-52 Bondgate Within, Alnwick NE66 1JD Closed 09:00-17:30 Closed Closed
AMBLE Boots Pharmacy 01665 710 288 37-39 Queen Street, Amble, Morpeth NE65 0BX Closed 09:00-16:00 Closed Closed
AMBLE Cromie Pharmacy 01665 710 896 158 Percy Street, Amble, Morpeth NE65 0AG Closed 09:00-17:00 Closed 12:00-14:00
ASHINGTON Lloyds Pharmacy 01670 812 035 Seaton Hirst Medical Centre, Norham Road, Seaton Hirst, Ashington NE63 0NG Closed Closed Closed Closed
ASHINGTON Well Pharmacy 01670 854 002 Nursery Park PCC, Nursery Park Road, Ashington NE63 0HP Closed Closed Closed Closed
ASHINGTON Crescent Pharmacy 01670 858 959 110 Alexandra Road, Ashington NE63 9LU Closed 09:00-14:00 Closed Closed
ASHINGTON Cohens Chemist 01670 813 295 8 Laburnum Terrace, Ashington NE63 0XX 10:00-12:00 09:00-12:00 Closed Closed
ASHINGTON Central Pharmacy 01670 856 633 Lintonville Medical Group, Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9UT 10:00-12:00 07:00-22:30 Closed 10:00-12:00
ASHINGTON Boots Pharmacy 01670 812 142 28-30 Station Road, Ashington NE63 9UJ Closed 09:00-17:00 10:00-12:00 Closed
ASHINGTON Asda Pharmacy 01670 528 610 Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9XG 10:00-16:00 07:00-22:00 Closed 10:00-16:00
ASHINGTON Rowlands Pharmacy 01670 811 378 2 Lintonville Terrace, Ashington NE63 9UN Closed 09:00-12:00 Closed Closed
ASHINGTON Superdrug Pharmacy 01670 819 472 1 Station Road, Ashington NE63 9UZ 09:00-17:30 09:00-17:30 Closed Closed
BEDLINGTON Lloyds Pharmacy 01670 822 282 The Library Site, Glebe Road, Bedlington NE22 6JX Closed 09:00-13:00 Closed Closed
BEDLINGTON Boots Pharmacy 01670 822 297 28 Front Street West, Bedlington NE22 5UB Closed 08:00-12:00 11:00-13:00 Closed
BEDLINGTON Boots Pharmacy 01670 823 251 1 Station Street, Bedlington Station NE22 7JN Closed 09:00-12:00 15:00-17:00 Closed Closed
BELFORD The Belford Pharmacy 01668 213 285 22 West Street, Belford NE70 7QE Closed 09:00-12:00 Closed Closed
BELLINGHAM Parkside Pharmacy 01434 220 231 Front Street, Bellingham, Hexham NE48 2AA Closed 09:00-12:30 Closed Closed
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED Castlegate Pharmacy 01289 306 827 15 Castlegate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1JS Closed Closed Closed Closed
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED Boots Pharmacy 01289 306 036 60-68 Marygate, Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 1BN 11:00-16:00 09:30-17:00 Closed 11:00-16:00
BERWICK-UPON-TWEED Lloyds Pharmacy 01289 307 387 4 Well Close Square, Berwick Upon Tweed TD15 1LL Closed Closed Closed Closed
BLYTH Eden Pharmacy 01670 356 545 21e Briardale Road, Cowpen, Blyth NE24 5LB Closed Closed Closed Closed
BLYTH Asda Pharmacy 01670 542 710 Cowpen Road, Blyth NE24 4LZ 10:00-16:00 08:30-13:00 14:00-20:00 Closed 10:00-16:00
BLYTH Lloyds Pharmacy 01670 366 608 4 Delaval Terrace, Blyth NE24 1DJ 15:00-17:00 08:45-17:30 Closed Closed
BLYTH Blyth Healthcare Pharmacy Ltd 01670 362 111 Blyth Healthcare Pharmacy, 30 Bowes Street, Blyth NE24 1BD Closed 09:00-18:00 Closed Closed
BLYTH Boots Pharmacy 01670 352 275 31-35 Waterloo Road, Blyth NE24 1BW Closed 09:00-17:00 Closed 10:00-16:00
BLYTH Boots Pharmacy 01670 546 092 60-62 Maddison Street, Blyth NE24 1EY Closed 08:00-23:00 Closed Closed
BLYTH Boots Pharmacy 01670 366 198 514 Plessey Road, Newsham, Blyth NE24 4AA Closed 09:00-16:00 Closed 15:00-17:00
BLYTH Boots Pharmacy 01670 364153 The Health Centre, Community Hospital, Thoroton Street, Blyth NE24 1DX Closed Closed Closed Closed
CORBRIDGE Boots Pharmacy 01434 632 046 4 Town Hall Buildings, Corbridge NE45 5AD Closed 09:00-16:00 Closed Closed
CRAMLINGTON Lloyds Pharmacy 01670 733 981 9 Brockwell Centre, Northumbrian Road, Cramlington NE23 1XZ Closed Closed Closed Closed
CRAMLINGTON Well Pharmacy 01670 712 242 The Village Surgery, Dudley Lane, Cramlington NE23 6US Closed 09:00-13:00 Closed Closed
CRAMLINGTON Boots Pharmacy 01670 736 399 29-30 Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington NE23 6QE 10:00-16:00 09:00-17:30 Closed 10:00-14:00
CRAMLINGTON Lloyds Pharmacy 01670 712 547 Sainsburys, Dudley Court, Manor Walks Shopping Centre, Cramlington NE23 6RT Closed 07:00-11:00 Closed Closed
GUIDE POST Boots Pharmacy 01670 823 306 17 The Square, Guidepost, Choppington NE62 5DA Closed 09:00-16:00 Closed Closed
HADSTON Boots Pharmacy 01670 760 236 6 The Precinct, Hadston, Morpeth NE65 9YF Closed 09:00-13:00 Closed Closed
HALTWHISTLE Boots Pharmacy 01434 320 511 Eden House, Westgate, Haltwhistle NE49 9AF Closed 09:00-13:00 19:00-21:00 Closed
HAYDON BRIDGE Haydon Bridge Pharmacy 01434 684 354 Ground Floor, 5 Church Street, Haydon Bridge, Hexham NE47 6JG Closed 09:00-18:00 Closed Closed
HEXHAM Lloyds Pharmacy 01434 603 596 Hexham General Hospital Site, Corbridge Road, Hexham NE46 1QJ Closed Closed Closed Closed
HEXHAM Boots Pharmacy 01434 602 024 7 Fore Street, Hexham NE46 1LU 11:00-16:00
19:00-21:00		 10:00-16:30 Closed 11:00-16:00
HEXHAM Tesco Pharmacy 0345 677 9873 Tynedale Retail Park, Alemouth Road, Hexham NE46 3PJ 06:30-22:30 06:30-22:00 Closed 09:00-13:00
LYNEMOUTH Lynemouth Pharmacy 01670 860 355 5 West Market Street, Lynemouth, Morpeth NE61 5TS Closed 09:00-17:00 Closed 14:00-16:00
MORPETH Boots Pharmacy 01670 513 389 41 Bridge Street, Morpeth NE61 1PE Closed 09:00-17:30 Closed Closed
MORPETH Boots Pharmacy 01670 512 697 33 Shields Road, Stobhill, Morpeth NE61 2SB Closed Closed Closed Closed
MORPETH Health Hut Pharmacy and Clinic 01670 510 510 2 Abbey Meadows, Kirkhill, Morpeth NE61 2BD Closed 09:00-16:00 14:00-16:00 Closed
MORPETH Morpeth Pharmacy 01670 510 005 The Surgery, Wellway, Morpeth NE61 1BJ Closed 09:00-13:00 Closed Closed
MORPETH Boots Pharmacy 01670 515 727 Morpeth NHS Centre, The Mount, Haggs Field NE61 1JX Closed Closed Closed Closed
NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA Well Pharmacy 01670 811 001 53 Front Street, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea NE64 6NJ Closed 09:00-13:00 Closed 10:00-12:00
NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA Well Pharmacy 01670 816 799 Cleveland Terrace, Newbiggin-by-the-Sea NE64 6RF Closed Closed Closed Closed
NORTH SUNDERLAND Boots Pharmacy 01665 720 228 32 Main Street, Seahouses NE68 7RQ 12:00-14:00 09:00-17:00 Closed Closed
PEGSWOOD Wellway Pharmacy 01670 515 615 Pegswood Health Centre, West View, Pegswood, Morpeth NE61 6TB 14:00-16:00 Closed Closed Closed
PONTELAND Taylors Pharmacy 01661 822 055 Brewery Lane, 25 Main Street, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 9NZ Closed 08:30-12:30 Closed Closed
PONTELAND Boots Pharmacy 01661 823 405 7 The Broadway, Darras Hall, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 9PW Closed 09:00-16:00 Closed Closed
PONTELAND Parklands Chemist 01661 823 532 14 Merton Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE20 9PX Closed 08:30-13:00 Closed Closed
PRUDHOE Boots Pharmacy 01661 836 438 77 Front Street, Prudhoe NE42 5PU Closed Closed Closed Closed
PRUDHOE Boots Pharmacy 01661 832 210 48 Front Street, Prudhoe NE42 5DD Closed 09:00-12:30 13:00-17:00 Closed 19:00-21:00
ROTHBURY Boots Pharmacy 01669 620 308 High Street, Rothbury, Morpeth NE65 7TB Closed 09:00-17:00 Closed Closed
SEATON DELAVAL Well Pharmacy 0191 237 0632 38 Astley Road, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay NE25 0DG Closed Closed Closed Closed
SEATON DELAVAL Cohens Chemist 0191 237 1813 21 Avenue Road, Seaton Delaval, Whitley Bay NE25 0DS 11:00-13:00 Closed Closed Closed
SEATON SLUICE Boots Pharmacy 0191 237 6880 17-19 Beresford Road, Seaton Sluice, Whitley Bay NE26 4DR Closed 09:00-13:00 15:00-17:00 Closed
SEGHILL Well Pharmacy 0191 237 5019 15 Station Road, Seghill NE23 7SE Closed Closed Closed Closed
SHILBOTTLE K-Chem Ltd 01665 581 313 28 Grange Road, Shilbottle NE66 2XN Closed Closed Closed Closed
STAKEFORD Newline Pharmacy 01670 520 222 1-2 Dereham Terrace, Stakeford NE62 5UR Closed 09:00-12:00 Closed Closed
STOCKSFIELD Boots Pharmacy 01661 842 137 1 Alexandra Terrace, Stocksfield NE43 7LA Closed 09:00-12:30 Closed Closed
TWEEDMOUTH Lloyds Pharmacy 01289 308 547 Union Brae Surgery, Tweedmouth, Berwick Upon Tweed TD15 2HB Closed Closed Closed Closed
TWEEDMOUTH Tesco Pharmacy 0345 026 9621 Tweedside Trading Estate, Ord Road, Berwick upon Tweed TD15 2XG 06:30-22:30 06:30-22:00 12:00-14:00 09:00-13:00
WIDDRINGTON STATION Widdrington Pharmacy 01670 791 972 Grange Road, Widdrington, Morpeth NE61 5LX Closed Closed Closed Closed
WOOLER Glendale Pharmacy 01668 281 343 26 High Street, Wooler NE71 6BY Closed 09:00-16:00 Closed Closed
WYLAM Wylam Pharmacy 01661 852 253 Main Road, Wylam NE41 8AB Closed 09:00-12:00 Closed Closed

Tell us how you use your local pharmacy and help improve services in the county.

Northumberland Pharmacy Services

How do you use your local pharmacy?

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We’re working with Northumberland County Council to assess pharmacy services in the county.

Most of us use pharmacy services at some time or another. By telling us how you and your family use these services you can help make improvements for everyone in your community. What you tell us about how you use your local pharmacy will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which will help to ensure that your local pharmacy provides the service you need both now and in the future.

You can give us your feedback by completing the online questionnaire, Easy Read version, or get in touch to ask for a postal copy with freepost return.   If you’d prefer to tell us your experiences over the phone please call us on: 03332 408468.

The closing date for leaving feedback is 20 May.

You can also call in and see us at one of our events listed below where you can tell us about using pharmacy services, leave feedback on any NHS or social care service you’ve used, or find out more about local services and support through our Signposting and Information Service.

 

April Events – no appointment needed, just call by and speak to one of our friendly team.

  • Morrisons Blyth NE24 1ES: Tuesday 5 April, 10am – 12.30pm – Find us in our gazebo outside Morrisons
  • The Hub, Manor Walks Cramlington NE23 6US: Wednesday 6 April, 11am – 1pm – Here to Hear drop-in
  • Morpeth Market NE61 1NS: Wednesday 6 April, 10am – 12.30pm
  • Hexham Market NE46 1XQ: Tuesday 12 April, 10am – 12.30pm – stop by to share your experiences
  • Berwick Voluntary Forum TD15 1NG: Wednesday 13 April, 10am – 12pm – Here to Hear drop-in
  • Alnwick Fishmarket NE66 1HS: Thursday 14 April, 10am – 12.30pm – call in to leave feedback
  • Blyth Buffalo Centre NE24 1LL: Tuesday 19 April, 9.45am – 11.45am – Here to Hear drop-in
  • Haltwhistle Leisure Centre NE49 9DP: Thursday 21 April, 11am – 1pm – Here to Hear drop-in
  • Prudhoe Community Hub NE42 5AA: Tuesday 26 April, 10am – 3pm – Part of Prudhoe Community
    Partnership’s Healthy Prudhoe Week.
  • Vision Northumberland (formerly NCBA) Morpeth NE61 1TD: Wednesday 27 April, 11am – 1pm –
    Here to Hear drop-in
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How can your pharmacy help you?

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Did you know that pharmacies provide advice and information on minor illnesses and ailments?

Pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses. The pharmacist will let you know if you need to visit a doctor, but they can help you with a number of things first.

Healthwatch England has put together some questions and answers about how a pharmacist can help you.

Can a pharmacist prescribe medication?

Pharmacists can offer advice and over-the-counter medication to help with a range of common conditions and minor injuries such as:

  • common ailments such as coughs, colds and the flu
  • tummy trouble
  • aches and pains
  • skin rashes
  • cystitis
  • access to the morning after pill and pregnancy tests

Your pharmacist can help manage repeat prescriptions and help with any questions that you might have about medication that you have been prescribed by the doctor.

If you’re taking lots of different medicines, you may be able to have a Medicines Use Review with your pharmacist to help you work out when you should be taking your medication and discuss any questions or side effects.

Do I need to see the doctor every time I need a prescription?

Not necessarily, your pharmacist can help manage repeat prescriptions for you. If you take medication on a regular basis and your condition is stable, your GP may be able to offer a long-term repeat prescription.

Who do I turn to about general advice for my health and wellbeing?

You can visit your pharmacist instead of your GP about how best to keep you and your family well. They’ve all sorts of advice, from how to eat healthily, lose weight, and what type of exercise you could be doing.

What other services do pharmacists offer?

Your local pharmacist might also offer other NHS services such as smoking cessation, blood pressure tests, weight management and flu vaccination. To find out what your community pharmacist offers, just ask them.

What training do pharmacists have?

All pharmacists train for five years in the use of medicines. They are also trained in managing minor illnesses and providing health and wellbeing advice.

Is a chat with my pharmacist confidential?

Many pharmacies have a private consultation room where you can discuss issues with pharmacy staff without being overheard. Ask them if you would like to talk in private.

 

Find your local pharmacy

Tell us about your recent experience of a health or social care service

Ask for ANI – domestic abuse support

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The Government has launched a new code word scheme, where if you are experiencing domestic abuse and need immediate help, you can ask for ‘ANI’ in any participating pharmacy.

ANI stands for Action Needed Immediately but is pronounced ‘Annie’. If a pharmacy has the ‘Ask for ANI’ logo on display, it means they are ready to help you.

The pharmacy will offer you a private space, provide you with a phone and ask if you need support from the police or other domestic abuse support services.

If you need support for domestic abuse you can contact Northumberland Domestic Abuse Services (NDAS) on 01434 608 030 Monday to Friday.

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Tell us how you use your local pharmacy: Alnwick

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Come and see us at Alnwick Fish Market! We’re working with Northumberland County Council to assess pharmacy services in the county and want to hear from you.

Most of us use pharmacy services at some time or another. By telling us how you and your family use these services you can help make improvements for everyone in your community.

What you tell us about how you use your local pharmacy will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which will help to ensure that your local pharmacy provides the service you need both now and in the future.

You can also leave feedback about any NHS or social care service you’ve used, or ask a question about local services and support. We’ll have some great giveaways to hand out too.

Or tell us about using pharmacies online: bit.ly/PharmacyNorthumberland2022

 

Leave feedback on any NHS or social care service you’ve used in the last 12 months

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Tell us how you use your local pharmacy: Hexham

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Come and see us at Hexham Market! We’re working with Northumberland County Council to assess pharmacy services in the county and want to hear from you.

Most of us use pharmacy services at some time or another. By telling us how you and your family use these services you can help make improvements for everyone in your community.

What you tell us about how you use your local pharmacy will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which will help to ensure that your local pharmacy provides the service you need both now and in the future.

You can also leave feedback about any NHS or social care service you’ve used, or ask a question about local services and support. We’ll have some great giveaways to hand out too.

Or tell us about using pharmacies online: bit.ly/PharmacyNorthumberland2022

 

Leave feedback on any NHS or social care service you’ve used in the last 12 months

Pharmacist

Tell us how you use your local pharmacy: Morpeth

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Come and see us at Morpeth Market! We’re working with Northumberland County Council to assess pharmacy services in the county and want to hear from you.

Most of us use pharmacy services at some time or another. By telling us how you and your family use these services you can help make improvements for everyone in your community.

What you tell us about how you use your local pharmacy will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which will help to ensure that your local pharmacy
provides the service you need both now and in the future.

You can also leave feedback about any NHS or social care service you’ve used, or ask a question about local services and support. We’ll have some great giveaways to hand out too.

Or tell us about using pharmacies online: bit.ly/PharmacyNorthumberland2022

 

Leave feedback on any NHS or social care service you’ve used in the last 12 months

 

Pharmacist

Tell us how you use your local pharmacy: Blyth

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Come and see us in our gazebo outside Morrisons in Blyth! We’re working with Northumberland County Council to assess pharmacy services in the county and want to hear from you.

Most of us use pharmacy services at some time or another. By telling us how you and your family use these services you can help make improvements for everyone in your community.

What you tell us about how you use your local pharmacy will help the council to write a local Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment, which will help to ensure that your local pharmacy provides the service you need both now and in the future.

You can also leave feedback about any NHS or social care service you’ve used, or ask a question about local services and support. We’ll have some great giveaways to hand out too.

Or tell us about using pharmacies online: bit.ly/PharmacyNorthumberland2022

 

Leave feedback on any NHS or social care service you’ve used in the last 12 months

Share your experiences – join our online forum

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As we will be unable to get out and about across the county to meet with and listen to people for a while, we’re holding some public online forums, and we’d like you to join us. If you are unable to take part but would like to tell us about your experiences of these services, Caroline and Lesley will be available by phone, text and email each Wednesday between 3.00pm and 4.00pm to listen, answer any questions and help with providing information about services.

The forums will take place via Zoom. Read our guide on how to use Zoom.

Whilst some of our forums are on specific issues and services, this one is a chance to tell us about any health or social care service you’ve used in the last 12 months. That could be hospitals, GPs, care homes, NHS 111, mental health services, maternity services or dentists and pharmacies.

If you would like to take part please contact Laura Kane: laurak@healthwatchnorthumberland.co.uk, or call 03332 408468.

Find out more about our other online forums