Wearing a face covering is now mandatory across our pharmacy sites to protect yourself, other patients and our staff members.

A face covering can consist of any fabric or material that covers both your nose and mouth. It is imperative the fabric covers both your nose and mouth, to decrease the likelihood of droplets passing from you to others, or vice versa.

Face coverings now must also be worn whilst shopping supermarkets, other shops, and of course on public transport and in NHS settings.

Those who do not wear a face covering without reason not to risk a fine.

A full list of exemptions can be found via the link below. This includes exemptions for those under the age of 11, or those with disabilities or certain health conditions, such as respiratory or cognitive impairments that make it difficult for them to wear a face covering.

Full guidance on wearing face coverings (GOV.UK) →

Our latest Coronavirus updates →

• Face coverings are simply something that safely cover the nose and mouth.
  
• They must be worn in shops, our pharmacy, on public transport and in some other settings.
  
• You do not need any form of medical acknowledgement if you cannot wear a face covering for medical reasons - there is no need to ask any medical professionals, including our Pharmacists or Pharmacy staff. If you are exempt from wearing a face covering, you can download a certificate to use from the link above to highlight your exemption - you should not be routinely questioned about it.