Pictured: Caroline Eley and Martin Boehmer
A new Kenilworth pharmacy is set to open its doors for the first
time after securing a six-figure loan from Lloyds TSB
Commercial.
Internal refit work on Leyes Lane Pharmacy was finished this
month in anticipation of the official opening on 1st September. In
addition to traditional pharmaceutical services, it will also offer
delivery of prescriptions, a new repeat prescription service and
health screenings and tests.
The pharmacy is owned by Caroline Eley, who has 25 years'
experience in the pharmaceutical industry. Having worked as a locum
in the Warwickshire area, Caroline decided to start her own
business and fulfil the growing demand for a pharmacy in the
Kenilworth community.
In order to fund the opening of the pharmacy, Caroline
approached Lloyds TSB Commercial, whose healthcare banking team
provided the loan to enable the purchase and refurbishment of the
property.
Caroline Eley, owner of Leyes Lane Pharmacy, said: "It has been
a team effort to get the shop up and running and it will be
fantastic to open for business.
"The pharmacy is in a great location with a large free car park
outside so residents will no longer have to go into the busy town
to pick up their prescriptions or access other pharmaceutical
services.
"I have already built a close working relationship with Lloyds
TSB Commercial throughout the purchase and refurbishment process,
and the loan has allowed me to create a business that I truly
believe is needed in Leyes Lane for the convenience of
residents."
Martin Boehmer, relationship manager at Lloyds TSB Commercial,
said: "Caroline has a substantial amount of experience in the
sector and was very passionate about starting her own business and,
most importantly, making it a success.
"Caroline has put together a strong business plan and will make
it easier for those in the community to access vital pharmacy
services.
"At Lloyds TSB Commercial, our healthcare banking team fully
understands the pharmacy industry so we can help our customers take
advantage of the opportunities and mitigate the challenges of the
sector."