Green light for South Ayrshire pharmacy looking to expand its medical offering

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A planning application to expand the medical care offered at Seafield Pharmacy in Ayr’s Blackburn Drive has been approved. Proposals were in place for the pharmacy, which is combined with a post office and general store, to make alterations, extend the shop and change the use of a flat above the property.The aim is to improve storage and help offer drop-in clinics for the likes of podiatry patients, administer flu vaccinations and give patients more privacy – with expanded consultation rooms.In a supporting statement, Seafield Pharmacy/Seafield Stores said its application was prompted by "more demand" for medical services.It said: “Seafield pharmacy has been trading now since 2012.“At the time the business was set up, the space was adequate as it was a new business within a busy shop.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.“However, since the pharmacy opened in 2012, the business has grown steadily, caring for the needs of the Seafield community and people out with the area.“This growth by demand means that the space within the pharmacy and arrangements within the shop are no longer adequate.

There is a need for storage, for increased privacy, for staff welfare areas and space to provide additional healthcare services to the Seafield community."According to the submission, the pharmacy’s existing one consultation room is "small" and must be kept free for patients