I’m in Wales, so system is different here. I’m certain my gp would if they could.
Good idea re pharmacy- the only thing is that now I’ve started I need clear guidance from onc team as to optimal timing and I haven’t been able to extract that from them!
I think this is one of those serenity matters for me - I would have far rather had them before chemo. Now chemo is underway I don’t think I want to add to general unwellness feelings. I’m also hibernating anyway - no kids or visitors bringing bugs to me, other half is being super careful and distanced at work. He’s also wearing ffp2 masks when he goes into shops etc. because my course is only 3 months and I’m not that sociable - avoiding mingling is an easy mitigation for me.
I will however still push via PALS and health board will be getting a letter too - if only to be able to prevent the same madness for future chemo patients. I really think they should have a named individual care services coordinator who makes sure that people get vaccines, dental care and exercise/diet and lymphoedema advice in a timely manner ahead of treatment - would remove a lot of stress for patients, be cheaper than dealing with treatment complications of preventable cause etc.