Project

Pharmacy First

3 stories · 3 councils

A service providing pharmacy consultations and treatments. A service that allows patients to receive advice and NHS medicines for seven common health conditions directly from a pharmacist, without needing a GP appointment. A service provided by community pharmacies to offer advice and treatment for minor illnesses.

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  1. Healthwatch Brent Faces Capacity Issues Amidst National Changes Healthwatch Brent is facing capacity issues amidst national changes to the health and social care landscape, according to a progress update presented at the Brent Health and... Brent 22 November 2025
  2. Lewisham GPs Increase Face-to-Face Appointments to 75% Lewisham residents are increasingly accessing GP appointments face-to-face, with a rate of 75.74% reported in June 2025. In that month, Lewisham GP practices delivered 111,636... Lewisham 8 September 2025
  3. Free Meds Scheme Keeps Islington Residents Out of GP Offices A scheme providing free medicines for common ailments is significantly reducing the number of Islington residents needing to visit their GP, according to a recent report. The... Islington 16 July 2025