Pharmacy Crisis Staff Unpaid and PatientsSuffering-What’s Being Done
Discover the urgent crisis facing UK pharmacies—where staff remain unpaid and patients are struggling to access vital prescriptions. This video covers key moments and official discussions calling for government action and regulatory reform.
00:00–00:29
The financial struggle: “Jahoots” pharmacy is effectively bankrupt, threatening patients’ ability to secure their medicines.
00:30–00:54
Staff stories: Pharmacy workers have not been paid since July, relying on food banks and friends for support.
00:55–01:28
Government response: Calls for cross-departmental action to support staff and ensure fair treatment for patients and employees.
01:29–01:49
Regulatory reforms: Discussion of new potential powers for healthcare authorities to hold pharmacy business owners accountable.
01:50–end
Updates and next steps: What the government and healthcare leaders may do to protect both patients and workers.
Stay informed about this growing crisis, its impact on real people, and what actions may follow.
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Credit to : UK Brief 24