436 英国药店于2022年永久关闭,影响到老年人和农村社区; 健康观察要求对资金和劳动力分布进行全国评价。 436 UK pharmacies permanently closed in 2022, impacting elderly and rural communities; Healthwatch calls for a national evaluation of funding and workforce distribution.

英格兰保健观察社对广泛关闭药店对老年人和农村社区的影响表示关切。 Healthwatch England has raised concerns about the impact of widespread pharmacy closures on the elderly and rural communities. 2022年,436家药店永久关闭,13 863家临时关闭,主要原因是工作人员短缺。 In 2022, 436 pharmacies closed permanently, alongside 13,863 temporary closures, largely due to staff shortages. 这一趋势威胁到获得护理的机会,加大了对全科医生的压力。 This trend threatens access to care and increases pressure on GPs. 保健观察呼吁对药房筹资和劳动力分配进行全国评价,以应对这些挑战,改善服务规划。 Healthwatch calls for a national evaluation of pharmacy funding and workforce distribution to address these challenges and improve service planning.