Pharmacist Ade Williams of Bristol, manager of Bedminster Pharmacy on East Street, is among 54 individuals celebrated in the nationwide Black History Month Honouring Black Britain 2026 initiative. He is being acknowledged for his dedication to bring “healthcare closer to people” in his community.
Recognition for Community Work
Williams said he is “deeply honoured” to be one of the 54 individuals being recognised through Honouring Black Britain 2026. He added that community pharmacy has always been about much more than medicines, but about being present, earning trust and using skills to improve people’s health and life chances.
Williams’ official citation for Honouring Black Britain 2026 reads: “Through community pharmacy and public health, he has brought healthcare closer to people, combining professional expertise with a deep commitment to service.”
Community Involvement
Also known as the ‘Bemmy Pharmacist’, Williams has advocated for vaccination, prevention and better health outcomes and worked towards bringing expertise and clinical care closer to community members. He also chairs the volunteer organising committee of the Bedminster Lantern Parade and is a trustee of the national Self Care Forum charity and South Bristol’s Factory Foundation.
Williams hopes that the 54 stories will help the next generation see that leadership can begin wherever they are, and that service rooted in compassion, courage and community can help create a kinder, more generous and inclusive society.
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Award and Campaign
The Honouring Black Britain 2026 campaign is a national platform to recognise Black individuals whose lives, leadership and service have meaningfully contributed to society. Williams’ recognition is due to his dedication to community pharmacy and public health, which has made a significant impact on the community.
Williams said the recognition also belongs to the patients, colleagues, volunteers and community partners across south Bristol “who have shaped” his work. He believes that it reflects the contribution made every day by community pharmacy teams, often quietly and without fanfare, in neighbourhoods across the country.
Leadership and Service
Through his work, Williams has demonstrated that leadership and service can make a significant impact on people’s lives. His commitment to community pharmacy and public health has brought healthcare closer to people, and his advocacy for vaccination, prevention and better health outcomes has improved the lives of many.
Williams’ story is an inspiration to others, and his recognition in the Honouring Black Britain 2026 campaign is a well-deserved acknowledgement of his dedication and service to the community.