Access to Community Pharmacy in Gloucestershire: Have your say!

News - 15 October 2024

Is accessing community pharmacy services becoming more difficult for you? Have recent closures or changes in staff responsibilities affected your ability to get the care or medications you need? We want to hear your experiences so that we can advocate for better pharmacy services and support in Gloucestershire.
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Why Are We Doing This Research?

We are conducting research to explore the impact of community pharmacy closures on access to services, as well as the increased responsibilities being placed on pharmacy staff. Your input will help us understand the main challenges faced by the public and pharmacy teams, allowing us to create evidence-based recommendations for local health and social care services. The findings from this research will be published in a report, available on our website.

Why Your Voice Matters

By participating in this survey, you can directly influence the future of pharmacy services in Gloucestershire. Whether you’ve experienced issues accessing community pharmacy services or have noticed changes in the way they operate, your perspective will provide invaluable insight into how these changes are affecting people in our community.

Confidentiality Assured

We take your privacy seriously. All survey responses will be kept strictly confidential, and the data collected will be fully anonymised. No personal or identifiable information will be used in our report.

How to Participate

To begin the survey, simply click here. 

A member of our team will also be visiting various community centres, groups and organisations across Gloucestershire to listen to people's experiences. 

Survey Details

  • The survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete.
  • Please provide as much detail as possible in your responses to help us gather the most comprehensive insights.

Need Help?

If you have any questions or require assistance with completing the survey, please feel free to contact our project team at:

We’re here to support you in any way we can.

Thank You!

Your time and input are greatly appreciated. Together, we can work towards ensuring everyone in Gloucestershire has fair and consistent access to pharmacy services.

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