MSP hails holiday weekend pharmacy boost

Paisley MSP George Adam has praised the Scottish Government for giving extra funding to ensure pharmacies will stay open over the holiday weekend.

He raised the issue in the chamber of the Sc o t t i s h Parliament and was pleased to hear £8.2million funding from the Scottish Government will be used to help GP services and community pharmacies stay open on the May public holidays. NHS 24 will also have more call handlers.

Paisley’s MSP said: “Once again, the Scottish Government are stepping up to the plate to ensure our constituents are as supported as possible while the lockdown continues, and have access to all the necessary primary care services they may need during these extraordinary times.

“As I’ve said before, and I’m sure I’ll say again, it is during times of difficulty that a community can truly come together and that is certainly what is happening here in our town and indeed across Scotland.

“From the weekly clap for carers and NHS staff, to the wonderful work of volunteers and the genuine acts of kindness happening across the country right now; I am very hopeful that we will come out of this pandemic with a stronger sense of community and a continued willingness to check in and help our neighbours whenever we can.”

While the lockdown continues, it is important for patients to know that the NHS is open and prepared for non- Covid- 19 related health concerns, and that GPs should remain the first point of contact if anyone has any worries or issues.

Continued up to date health advice can be found at www. nhsinform.scot/coronavirus