Improving Local Access to Healthcare on Hayfield Lane

Proposed Community Pharmacy – DN9 3EN, Auckley, Doncaster

Hayfield Lane and the surrounding Hayfield Green and Auckley area are experiencing rapid residential growth. As new families move into the area, access to local NHS healthcare services is becoming increasingly important.

We are proposing a modern, independent community pharmacy at DN9 3EN to improve access to medicines, healthcare advice and NHS services—right within the neighbourhood.

👉 We welcome feedback from residents and local stakeholders on how this pharmacy could support the community.

Healthcare Close to Home

Community pharmacies are a key part of the NHS, providing accessible, walk-in healthcare without the need for a GP appointment in many cases.

The proposed pharmacy would provide:

• NHS prescription dispensing

• Repeat prescription services

• NHS Pharmacy First treatment for common conditions

• Blood pressure checks and health monitoring

• NHS and seasonal vaccinations

• Expert advice on medicines and long-term conditions

✅ Local access means faster care, reduced pressure on GP surgeries, and better patient outcomes.

Improving Access to Pharmacy Services in Auckley

Currently, residents around Hayfield Lane and Hayfield Green rely on pharmacies in surrounding areas.

A nearby example is Auckley Pharmacy (Ellers Lane), which serves a wide population across multiple communities.

With continued housing growth, a pharmacy within Hayfield Lane would:

• Reduce travel time for prescriptions

• Improve access for elderly and families

• Provide quicker healthcare advice

• Increase local NHS service capacity

A Distinct and Growing Community

Hayfield Lane and Hayfield Green have developed into a well-defined residential catchment within Auckley.

Recent development has created a concentrated neighbourhood with:

• Established housing estates

• Local schools

• Independent travel patterns

📍 A pharmacy within this catchment would provide:

• Walkable healthcare access

• Support for nearby residents

• Capacity for continued population growth

• Convenient care within the immediate community

Supporting Population Growth in Doncaster

The east Doncaster area, including Auckley, is undergoing major expansion.

A key driver is the GatewayEast development, which includes:

• Thousands of new homes

• Schools and community infrastructure

• Employment zones

• New transport links

📈 As population increases, demand for local healthcare services will rise significantly.

➡️ Providing a pharmacy within Hayfield Lane ensures healthcare infrastructure grows alongside housing development.

Local Facilities and Demand for Healthcare

The area already supports a growing population, with nearby facilities including:

• Hayfield Lane Primary School

• The Hayfield School

• Expanding residential developments

With further planned growth, accessible primary care services will become increasingly essential.

Pharmacy Access Gap in Hayfield Lane

The proposed site at DN9 3EN sits within a residential area that continues to expand.

While surrounding pharmacies serve the wider region, many residents currently:

• Travel outside immediate area for prescriptions

• Experience difficulty if suffering from a disability whether moderate or severe.

• Face increasing demand on existing services

🚶‍♂️ A local pharmacy would provide:

• Convenient, walkable access

• Faster support for minor conditions

• Reduced pressure on GP and urgent care services

Why This Pharmacy Matters

Establishing a pharmacy at Hayfield Lane would:

• Improve local NHS service accessibility

• Support a rapidly growing population

• Provide timely healthcare advice and treatment

• Strengthen community-based healthcare provision

Have Your Say

We are committed to building a pharmacy that meets the needs of the local community.

👉 If you live or work in Hayfield Lane, Hayfield Green or Auckley, we would value your feedback.

Proposed Location

📍 Hayfield Lane, Doncaster DN9 3EN

The proposed pharmacy would serve residents in:

• Hayfield Green

• Auckley

• Branton

• nearby residential developments

• future residents of GatewayEast Development
  
  

Helping Shape Local Healthcare

Community pharmacies provide essential advice, medicines and NHS services close to where people live.

Feedback from residents helps ensure healthcare services develop in ways that reflect the needs of the community.