COMMUNITY PHARMACY

Early day motion 1951, tabled 20 June 2011 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 41 members.

That this House recognises the important role of community pharmacies and pharmacists in the provision of services, care and advice; acknowledges the potential for a greater role forcommunity pharmacists in providing accessible and integrated healthcare; further acknowledges their vital public health role; congratulates community pharmacists on their successes in areas such as smoking cessation; notes that community pharmacies offer accessible and reassuring sites for the provision of services and advice, and can act as a valuable social hub for vulnerable and isolated members of society; and calls on the Government to recognise the value of community pharmacies for effective health and social care and vibrant high streets.

Signatures by party: Labour 19, Liberal Democrat 8, DUP 5, Conservative 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Green 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1.