Pauline Reeve


Funding Advisor

Ryedale Voluntary Action

North Yorkshire


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There is extreme concern being expressed with regard to the proposed closure of Practie Pharmacies in rural areas. Many of these surgeries operate in areas where alternative facilities are difficult to access, especially for those with young families and the elderly. This situation is exacerbated by the lack of public transport in rural areas.

Ageing population

Ageing Population

Implications for the delivery and quality of local services
Reduction or loss of goverment funding
The agenda of rationalisation of services – supposedly for greater efficiency of economy. One system does not fit all, particularly in rural areas