Today was an interesting job for me and on my doorstep - I was the PR photographer who was asked to capture some images at the opening ceremony at Lloyds Pharmacy in Emsworth.
The press release will give you some more info about this event and my role:
NEW APPROACH TO COMMUNITY PHARMACY LAUNCHES IN EMSWORTH
Led by pharmacist, Angela Burton, the
team at LloydsPharmacy, Emsworth, officially opened a new concept in pharmacy on
24 October.
The Emsworth team is one of the first in the UK to offer
LloydsPharmacy’s new approach to community health which has been developed to
improve access to healthcare information and support.
The ribbon was cut by Mrs Onslow, a
long-standing customer at the pharmacy, who recently celebrated her 102nd
birthday.
As part of the transformation, the pharmacy now offers free, enhanced
services for a range of conditions including skin health and pain management.
The pharmacy’s
new skin offering covers all aspects of skin health from medicines management
advice for people on prescription treatment to medicated skin products.
Angela said: “We are delighted to
be one of the pioneers in a project that will do much to raise awareness of
healthcare needs at a local level.
“With skin
conditions, a change in treatment and application techniques can make all the
difference, which is why we have developed our skin advice service. With effective management, symptoms can be
reduced and those with the condition can start to take back control of their
life.”
Pain management is another area where the Emsworth
pharmacy team now offers enhanced support. The LloydsPharmacy pain control
service has been found to improve 46 percent of people’s pain after just four
weeks of taking the pharmacist’s advice.
“We know many who suffer from
long-term health conditions don’t always want to go to their doctor every time
they have a question,” Angela continued.
“What we are doing is providing services
that complement GPs and other healthcare professionals by offering convenient,
one-to-one support in pleasant, modern surroundings.”
The team members at LloydsPharmacy Emsworth
are dedicated and experienced in supporting local residents’ healthcare needs. Many
have worked with LloydsPharmacy for a number of years. Angela Burton has been
at LloydsPharmacy in Emsworth for six years’ experience, Alicia Cranston, four
and Ruth Fisher, Alison Honeyset and Maureen Tucker have all been with the
pharmacy for two years.
To find out more about the advice
and support available at LloydsPharmacy please visit 2 Central Buildings, West
Street, Emsworth, PO10 7DU and speak to a member of the pharmacy team or visit
www.skinwithoutcompromise.com