Healthwatch Westminster
Westminster City Council is examining community pharmacy access for vulnerable residents, a matter relevant to Healthwatch Westminster's role.
Westminster City Council's Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee is examining how vulnerable residents can access community pharmacies and obtain necessary medicines, a matter relevant to Healthwatch Westminster, an independent statutory body that gathers and represents the views of people using health and social care services in Westminster. This review, ongoing in September 2025, addresses concerns about the rising cost of living impacting access to medication and treatment, according to a council meeting.
The committee is gathering data from various sources to assess the needs of vulnerable residents, including representations from the Chief Officer, Community Pharmacy KCW. The council's examination focuses on the impact of the rising cost of living on access to medication and treatment for socially vulnerable residents.
Key facts
- Westminster City Council's Vulnerable Adults, Health and Communities Policy and Scrutiny Committee is reviewing community pharmacy provision. Source
- The committee is examining how vulnerable residents can access community pharmacies and obtain necessary medicines. Source
- The review addresses concerns about the rising cost of living impacting access to medication and treatment. Source
- Data for the review is gathered from sources including representations from the Chief Officer, Community Pharmacy KCW. Source
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