Hampton Pharmacy Closures

News - 23 November 2023

In November 2023, Boots Pharmacy in Tangley Park and Priory Road closed down, leaving only one remaining pharmacy in Hampton. We had a number of residents contact us about the major inconvenience this has caused.

Although Boots is a retailer and the decision around the pharmacy closures lie solely with the company, there are other solutions that may be considered to help Hampton residents to access their prescriptions.

We have been attending GP Surgeries, pharmacies and local community centres in Hampton to speak to people about the impact this has made, collecting primary evidence to help inform a NEED for a solution.

You can read our report on the link below.

Read our report here

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