Key Summary
- Karin Smyth visited Bedminster Pharmacy for NHS vaccination support
- She praised the new facilities and received her flu jab
- Pharmacy aims to expand community role in the NHS
Health minister and South Bristol MP Karin Smyth visited the Bedminster Pharmacy site in support of the NHS Flu and Covid vaccination campaign on Wednesday (8).
The visit was also to see the amenities in their new premises.
Smyth utilised her time there to interact with the patients and the Bedminster pharmacy’s diverse and cross-sector team of trainees and staff as well.
Bedminster’s latest facilities focus on the well-being of their local population through strong community partnerships, especially with their inclusion in the NHS community pharmacy prescribing pilot.
“It was great to offer Karin her flu vaccination and show her around our new pharmacy premises,” said Ade Williams, lead pharmacist at Bedminter Pharmacy.
He also added, “Every year, Karin exemplifies why it's essential to make time for our seasonal vaccinations to stay protected.”
Smyth commented, “The new site will help Bedminster Pharmacy serve the local community for many years to come,” as she shared the pleasant experience of her visit.
MP Karin Smyth receiving her annual flu jab from Bedminster Pharmacy's lead pharmacist Ade WilliamsRAYANI
“I also received my annual flu jab. It’s so important that people eligible for a free flu jab come forward so we can protect the most vulnerable from potentially serious illness,” she added.
She has been a constant supporter of Bedminster Pharmacy’s growth including her nomination that led to their win in the 2019 NHS Parliamentary Award for Excellence in Primary Care.
However, Bedminster’s goals are still expanding for the public good.
They are seeking to define the role of Community Pharmacy in the NHS.
