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Award winning health service for young people in Medway.

A Rochester pharmacy has become the first in Medway to be given a golden seal of approval for its health services for young people.  

Karsons Pharmacy in City Way was awarded the You’re Welcome accolade for its tailored health services for young people up to the age of 19, which includes confidential advice, support and signposting to other services such as counselling, contraception and sexual health, diet and exercise guidance. The pharmacy’s trained specialists can also help with smoking, alcohol, drug and emotional-related problems, as well as testing and providing treatment for Chlamydia.

The Department of Health–accredited scheme is awarded to pharmacies and other health services that have demonstrated they provide services that improve accessibility, choice and quality of services for young people. 

Pharmacy manager Pam Karson said: “We receive very positive feedback from young people who use the pharmacy, which in itself is a very popular and friendly environment, where they can talk to us about any issues they have, particularly those which they can’t with other adults.”

Medway’s Director of Public Health Dr Alison Barnett said: “I am pleased to welcome Karsons Pharmacy to the You’re Welcome scheme.

“Young people tell us they want to access health services in a place where they feel comfortable. You’re Welcome is an important service to help improve the health of young people and give them the best start in life.”

Karsons Pharmacy is based at 67 to 71 City Way, Rochester. ME1 2BA and is open Mondays to Saturdays, 7am to 11pm and 8am to 1pm on Sundays. Please phone 01634 405700 for more details.