15 jobs created as Nottingham pharmacy opens third site

A Nottingham pharmacy company says it will double its annual turnover by opening a third branch in Mansfield, after landing a funding deal from Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking.

Firstcare UK, established in 2014, offers both GP and traditional pharmacy services from three sites in Nottingham, Birmingham and now Mansfield.

The company recently opened its third site in Mansfield with support of a seven-figure funding package from Lloyds Bank. It also has plans to open a fourth branch by the end of the year.

The addition of the third site is set to double the business’ £2.5m turnover to £5m and has led to the employment of 15 additional members of staff.

Raza Ali, managing director at Firstcare UK, said: “At Firstcare UK, we are dedicated to serving our communities. The opening of our third site in Mansfield enables us to offer our high-quality GP and pharmaceutical services to more people in the Midlands.

“The support from Lloyds Bank has been invaluable in helping us to expand our business and meet the growing demand for our services.”

Steve Loxton, relationship manager at Lloyds Bank Commercial Banking, said: “With pharmacy funding cuts affecting smaller community pharmacists across the UK, it’s great to be supporting businesses like Firstcare UK and helping them fulfil their growth ambitions.

“Ensuring that businesses like Firstcare have the right funding and guidance is one of the ways we’re helping Britain prosper.”