THE PUBLIC are being asked to share their experiences of pharmacy services in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Coventry City Council (CCC) and Warwickshire County Council (WCC) are conducting the survey on behalf of their Health & Wellbeing Boards.
The results will help shape the future of local pharmacy services, and create a Pharmaceutical Needs Assessment (PNA) to inform decisions about future changes.
The survey results will also help to commission NHS-funded services that can be provided by local community pharmacies.
The PNA will also be used by local authorities and Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) when commissioning services to meet local health needs and priorities.
Coun Margaret Bell, WCC’s spokesperson for Adult Social Care and Health, said: “The survey is a great opportunity for everyone to highlight their own experience of pharmacy services.
“Your comments are very much needed to help us continue to support your health and wellbeing, while at the same time helping us to shape the future of pharmacy services.”
Coun Kamran Caan, CCC’s Public Health and Sport spokesperson, added: “Pharmacies are an important part of local communities and it is important that people have their say to help us understand if current services are still meeting the needs of residents.
“This will also help us understand where pharmacies are already performing well and identify any potential gaps to service delivery that need improvement so the Council, NHS partners and other health services can ensure everyone gets access to the best services possible.”
Feedback from residents will help develop a draft PNA which will then be available for public consultation in the spring.
Visit coventry.gov.uk/pharmacysurvey to take part in the anonymous survey, which is open until January 31.
