The feedback will help determine whether there are enough pharmacies in Sandwell offering the necessary services for residents

Sandwell Council is inviting residents to participate in a survey to share their opinions on local pharmacy services.

The survey is part of the Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA), which has been conducted every three years since 2013.

The feedback collected will assist in updating the report that evaluates the community’s pharmacy needs, the location and offerings of local pharmacies, and identifies any gaps in services. The PNA also provides recommendations for improving pharmacy services.

Councillor Jackie Taylor, Sandwell Council’s cabinet member for adult services, health and wellbeing, emphasised that the survey helps ensure that “there are enough pharmacies in Sandwell offering the services people need.”

“Residents may not know what provision is available from pharmacies that they can get instead of waiting for a GP appointment and we would like to understand how many residents are aware of this service and use it or, if not, why not Read More….