I AM writing in support of our local chemist and post office.

I rely on them both.

The chemist collects my prescription from the doctor's and delivers it to my house. My carer collects my pension and I feel it is safer for her to go into the Post Office -- as she can put the money safely away instead of having to stand in a queue to draw money out of a hole in the wall where anyone can see her.

Some would probably say it is safer to have my pension paid into the bank, but as I rely on other people to shop for me I need money to pay them.

J JENNINGS, Rishton.