Newdays Pharmacy in Coley Park is under threat from the latest Conservative cuts to the national health budget.

This Governments’ real terms cash cuts to pharmacies across the UK could be about to take their toll. Newdays Pharmacy which is used by hundreds of local people is facing closure, cutting off lifeline services for many elderly and vulnerable residents.

Local Campaigner James Moore says, “For many people the trip to get vital medicines from the pharmacy is long enough already.”

“Cutting money to local pharmacies is nothing more than robbing Peter to pay Paul. It will only increase the strain on hospitals and GP’s practices at a time when the NHS is already in enough trouble.”

The £170million reduction in NHS funding for community pharmacies will put pharmacies across Reading out of business too.

Local community pharmacies are vital to keep older frail people independent. These people need to be at the heart of our community, on our high streets, with people. In the community rather than in our hospitals.

Those wanting to get involved can go to https://www.npa.co.uk/representing-you/campaigns/Join-the-NPA-campaign-to-secure-a-sustainable-future-for-independent-community-pharmacy

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