Staff shortages cause Scottish pharmacies to close

This is despite the Scottish Government campaign to ease pressure on the NHS

I'm James MacDonald with news that staff shortages have caused chemists in Scotland to close nearly 2000 times this year. This is despite the Scottish Government campaign to ease pressure on the NHS. Under its Pharmacy First Scotland scheme chemists can offer advice, treatment or a referral for a range of minor ailments. The Pharmacy Defence Association has accused some firms of operating with skeletal staffs and choosing to reduce opening hours rather than bring in locums. For more care related stories stay with us here at Care Radio. 
 

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