Firefighters and staff from Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service are working with pharmacies to deliver essential medication to vulnerable people across the county.
Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service will be delivering for community pharmacies and dispensing GP practices, which will free up pharmacy staff to cope with increased demand for support and advice, while also ensuring that vulnerable people are able to stay at home instead of coming out to collect medication.
Anne-Marie King, Chief Officer, Pharmacy Northamptonshire, said: “Pharmacies are meeting unprecedented demand on their services as the impact of the pandemic is felt. Delivering prescriptions was becoming challenging and so I was delighted when Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service agreed to help relieve the mounting pressure. Having their support means that many more patients can have their medicines delivered thus enabling them to stay safe at home.”
