Petition · past parliament
Stop the cut in NHS funding to our high street pharmacies
Closed
40 signatures
What the petition asks
As qualified healthcare professionals, they can offer clinical advice and over-the-counter medicines for a range of minor illnesses, such as coughs, colds, sore throats, tummy trouble and aches and pains.
Pharmacists take the strain off our GP’s by offering help and advice on healthcare issues.
Pharmacists take the strain off our GP’s by offering help and advice on healthcare issues.
Pharmacists train in medicine for a minimum of 5 years and can advise if your symptoms suggest you need to see a GP.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends and offer a private consultation room.
We need to keep our high street pharmacies open as they are an important part of our communities.
Many pharmacies are open until late and at weekends and offer a private consultation room.
We need to keep our high street pharmacies open as they are an important part of our communities.
Timeline
| 8 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
40
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Oct 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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