AN OTLEY-BASED pharmacy has been visited by its local MP.

Alex Sobel (Lab, Leeds North West) dropped in on Otley Pharmacy to find out more about its work for the NHS England Help Us, Help You campaign.

The campaign is raising awareness about how community pharmacists are qualified healthcare professionals who can offer clinical assessment and advice for a range of symptoms.

Otley Pharmacy owner Gurjit Singh said: “We are the first port of call for healthcare for many people and our regular patients and the wider community really rely on us.”

Mr Sobel said: “All NHS services are working harder than ever to manage increasing demand. I have learnt today how community pharmacies are playing their part.”