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The Triage and Treat service Tenby and Saundersfoot has now seen 26 patients. The Triage and Treat pilot service is being offered in specific community pharmacies to help you if you have had a low level injury. The service, believed to be the first in Wales, is being provided by a pharmacist or a member of the pharmacy team who has had special training. Dr. Phil Kloer Interim Executive Director of Primary Care, Community, Mental Health Services & Clinical Strategy visited the Triage and Treat service in Saundersfoot. He said “It was really impressive to see the enthusiasm of John and the team at The Pharmacy in Saundersfoot, where they are now able to provide care for people with low level injuries and minor illnesses in the locality. This is a really exciting development and shows the how important the expanded community pharmacy roles are for our local population.” The service is being piloted in two pharmacies: Glen Pharmacy, Gas Lane, Tenby SA70 4ES 8.30am–6.00pm Monday to ...

A pilot pharmacy service, believed to be the first of its kind in Wales, has helped ease pressure on the NHS. Severe sunburn, insect and jellyfish stings are just a few of the ailments already been treated by the new Triage and Treat service in Tenby and Saundersfoot. So far 21 people have been seen by this new service 15 of which were visitors and six were local residents. If this service had not been available 13 said they would have presented at a local medical practice, and five would have gone to A&E. The Triage and Treat service is being offered in specific community pharmacies to help you if you have had a low level injury. The service is being provided by a pharmacist or a member of the pharmacy team who has had special training. They will assess your injury or symptom and make a decision as to whether they can ‘treat’ you there or if you need to seek treatment from another healthcare professional. If the injury is too serious to be treated in the pharmacy you will be giv...

Selected pharmacists in Tenby and Saundersfoot are offering an enhanced service for tourists and residents this summer. The Triage + Treat service is a new service offered in specific community pharmacies to help you if you have had a low level injury. Some injuries can be treated successfully in the pharmacy rather than having to visit a doctor or an A&E Department. The service is being provided by a pharmacist or a member of the pharmacy team who has had special training. They will assess your injury or symptom and make a decision as to whether they can ‘treat’ you there or if you need to seek treatment from another healthcare professional. If the injury is too serious to be treated in the pharmacy you will be given advice about where to go. The types of injuries/symptoms that can be treated under this service are: Minor abrasions, superficial cuts and wounds  Sprains and strains  Eye complaints such as sand in the eye  Removal of items from the skin such as ...