Led by pharmacist, Jane Dorman, the team at LloydsPharmacy, Port Erin, officially opened its new concept in pharmacy on Thursday (February 27th).
The Port Erin team will now offer LloydsPharmacy’s new approach to community health, which has been developed to improve access to healthcare information and support.
The ribbon was cut by long-standing customer Tara Bowden, who was chosen by the team to do the honours.
As part of the transformation, the pharmacy in Church Road now offers free, enhanced services for a range of conditions including skin health and pain management.
The pharmacy’s new skin offering covers all aspects of skin health from medicines management advice for people on prescription treatment to medicated skin products.
Jane said: “We are delighted to be a pioneer in a project that will do much to raise awareness of healthcare needs at a local level.
“What we want to do is help people discuss their health problems, offer support on how we can help them and how they can help themselves, all in relaxed surroundings where people can feel more comfortable talking about their concerns.
“With skin conditions, a change in treatment and application techniques can make all the difference, which is why we have developed our skin advice service. With effective management, symptoms can be reduced and those with the condition can start to take back control of their life.”
Pain management is another area where the Port Erin pharmacy team now offers enhanced support. The LloydsPharmacy pain control service has been found to improve 46 percent of people’s pain after just four weeks of taking the pharmacist’s advice.
“We know many who suffer from long-term health conditions don’t always want to go to their doctor every time they have a question,” Jane continued.
“Our dedicated and experienced team is supporting local residents’ healthcare needs by providing services that complement GPs and other healthcare professionals by offering convenient, one-to-one support in pleasant, modern surroundings.”
The eight-strong team at LloydsPharmacy in Port Erin is experienced in dealing with the individual healthcare needs of local residents. Many have worked with LloydsPharmacy for a number of years. Jane has 10 years’ service, Julia Fletcher 13 and Carolyn Chapman two.
LloydsPharmacy in Port Erin is open from 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 5.30pm on Saturday.
To find out more about the advice and support available at LloydsPharmacy, please visit the store in Church Road, Port Erin, Isle of Man, IM9 6AQ, and speak to a member of the pharmacy team or visit www.skinwithoutcompromise.com.
Photo - The Lloyds Pharmacy Port Erin team watch as local resident and one of the pharmacy's favourite customers, Tara Bowden, cuts the ribbon outside the new-look pharmacy (photo: Bill Dale).
