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Nearby Essential Shops and Services
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By 'nearby' we mean approximately a half-mile radius: a distance that (allowing for the awkwardness of getting to and from the SEC) someone of average walking speed can get to in less than 15 minutes. We are aware that this does not apply to everyone.
Medical Emergencies
In an Emergency: Call 999 on a telephone
If Urgent or Unsure: Call 111 on a telephone
Closest Accident and Emergency Unit: Queen Elizabeth Hospital
At-Con: TBC
COVID Testing
Lateral Flow Tests can be purchased at most pharmacies at a cost of approximately £2 per test. If you have an Amazon account, they can also be purchased there and delivered to you.
Chemist / Pharmacy
Chemists in the UK primarily sell medicines and related items. They also each have a trained professional pharmacist on duty at all times when open, who is available to consult with no bookings, about a range of common ailments.
They are not a direct equivalent for the American drugstore, though many have a small food section now: often just sandwiches and bottled drinks. If that's what you're after, there are better options.
Reach Pharmacy
Boots the Chemist
LG Pharmacy
Laundry
Majestic Laundrette
http://www.majesticlaundrette.co.uk
1110 Argyle St., Finnieston, Glasgow
Hours: Monday thru Saturday 09:00-17:00
Very helpful staff, the machines work, laundry soap available for purchase per load. One large load, split to two dryer loads, takes about 1 1/2 hours from start to dry. The place is small so there is not a lot of work space but the staff will move for you to be able to fold. It's an old building with a lot of punk and other concert signs to keep your eyes busy while you wait. Next door to a restaurant, across from a coffee stand, and 3 doors from a chemist/pharmacy. One block from the Sainsbury.
Post Office
Sandyford Post Office
The nearest post office is on Argyle Street.
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Amazon Collection Point
UPS Access Point
Veterinary Surgery
Vets Now
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Technology Repair
iRepair
Smashed your phone screen? Lost your charger? iRepair will help you out.