Lindsay & Gilmour staff took to the streets of Edinburgh yesterday to raise funds to enhance the lives of those experiencing chronic illness.
A 33 strong team of Pharmacy professionals from Lindsay & Gilmour pounded the streets of the Capital on Sunday to raise funds to support people facing long term health challenges. Participants in this year’s Kiltwalk Edinburgh, from many of the pharmacy group’s 30 branches across East and Central Scotland, Fife and The Borders, took part in this annual challenge to support the group’s charity partner, Thistle.
Ahead of the walk, Lindsay & Gilmour Managing Director Philip Galt said: “We are delighted to be setting out on this year’s Kiltwalk to raise vital funds for the tremendous work carried out by Thistle – who support people living with long term conditions or facing challenging life situations.
“Lindsay & Gilmour has a long history of investing in the health and wellbeing of the communities we serve and I wish all of our branch teams taking part the very best of luck for a fun and challenging event, with a great end result for Thistle.”
Thistle Director, Nicola Park, said “We are delighted to be Lindsay & Gilmour’s charity partner and it was fantastic that so many employees walked the Edinburgh Kiltwalk for Thistle on Sunday. The funds raised are vital to our work, supporting people to get their lives back on track after the devastating diagnosis of a long-term condition.”
Lindsay & Gilmour was established in 1826, making it one of Scotland’s oldest establish pharmacies. Today there are 29 Lindsay & Gilmour pharmacies spread across East and Central Scotland, the Borders and Fife, offering a full range of modern pharmacy services.
Thistle is an Edinburgh-based health and wellbeing charity supporting people who are struggling with the devastating diagnosis of a long-term condition (such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, arthritis, depression or chronic fatigue).
People are referred to Thistle by GPs and other professionals or can self-refer to get support to re-take control of their lives.
In 2019, Thistle celebrates its 75th anniversary. Thistle was founded by Sir Francis and Lady Tudsbery in 1944 to provide support to disabled ex-servicemen, enabling them to live at home with their families whilst receiving the skilled medical attention that was essential to their recovery and wellbeing.
To make a donation, visit the Thistle website.
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Danielle started at Lindsay & Gilmour when she was 15. Following an opportunity to do work experience, Danielle was offered a part-time job working after school and at weekends. Fast forward 10 years and Danielle is now a qualified ACT. She has been sponsored and mentored by Lindsay & Gilmour to achieve the necessary qualifications, including NVQ2 and NVQ3.
I didn’t actually know what I wanted to do when leaving school. I did my work experience week in my local pharmacy (Nuchem, owned by Lindsay & Gilmour) and really enjoyed it. In particular, I loved working with new people, the public and learning about all the medicines, treatments and services.
When finishing my work experience I was offered a part-time job which I accepted. It was only a couple of months later when I was offered full-time hours and I jumped at the opportunity. I signed up for my NVQ2 as soon as I finished the MCA (Medicines Counter Assistant training) and started working in the dispensary. I have never looked back.
I enjoy working in pharmacy because I enjoy working with people, I like helping, going over and above for people in regards to prescriptions, healthcare and just general advice. Pharmacies offer a lot of different services to help the public and I like being able to help as much as we do. I also enjoy working so closely with doctors surgeries and other health professionals.
My role is varied. I have the responsibility of checking people’s medicines, making sure a quick reliable service is delivered and helping the team I work with. I like training new people so they feel comfortable and supported in their role. I deal a lot with smoking cessation - it's really rewarding when people stop smoking with my help.
I enjoy working for Lindsay and Gilmour because all staff, from head office to those in the branch are very approachable and willing to help if needed. They’re very big on career development which was great for me as I liked learning on the job.
When training in the branch you are fully supported. You are appointed a mentor pharmacist for anything you need help with or to sign off assignments etc and in my experience, everyone I have encountered has been incredibly helpful.
I really enjoy working for the company and would highly recommend joining us and furthering your knowledge of community pharmacy.
If you would like to find out more about a career with Lindsay & Gilmour please email Maxine@lindsayandgilmour.co.uk
