Alwyn Fortune

[Alwyn Fortune @AlwynFortune]

Great to be able to inform the collaborative work between @PharmacyCU and colleagues from School Pharmacy @UWyonews. Great to showcase the work of pharmacy teams in Wales, through clinical delivery of services, including prescribing, across all settings.

[Royal College of Pharmacy Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @rcpharm_Wales]

Delighted to welcome colleagues from @uwyonews School of Pharmacy and @PharmacyCU today!

Great to share the work of @rpharms, the @PDaHW vision, and exciting developments in pharmacy practice across Wales.

[Alwyn Fortune @AlwynFortune]

Delighted that the BMJ accepted our opinion piece on this key topic, medicines shortages continue to impact patients and HCP alike, solutions must be through collaborative actions across the supply chain @rpharms @BruceWarner

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

Medicines shortages are affecting patients, pharmacists and the wider health system. This new BMJ editorial, co-authored by RPS President Prof. Claire Anderson and Wales Policy Lead Alwyn Fortune, highlights the urgent need for a UK-wide strategy: https://t.co/ww2qPAJqgO

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

We are proud to announce a new professional liability insurance policy, exclusive to RPS members.

Find out more including policy coverage and exclusions: https://t.co/PXL9vdQqJw

[Rhian Lloyd-Evans @RhianDaniel2]

I’ve written a blog for the PJ about living and working with hearing loss #DeafAwarenessWeek @RPS_Wales

[Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales @PDaHW]

April has been busy for the PDaHW Working Groups!

The groups met to discuss progress with the 2025 Goals and to draft 2028 goals based on the thematic analysis of the feedback from the engagement events!

Many thanks to the group Chairs and members for all their hard work 👏

[Richard Evans @richardoevans]

At ⁦@SeneddWales⁩ today with ⁦⁦@lowrihafpuw⁩ ⁦@LizHallett3⁩ ⁦@PharmHelenD⁩ Iwan Hughes ⁦@AlwynFortune⁩ ⁦@RPS_Wales⁩ Senedd Drop-in session on Workforce Wellbeing

Yn ⁦@SeneddCymru⁩ gyda Lowri,
Liz, Helen, Helen, Iwan ac Alwyn heddi

[Steve Churton @stevechurton]

We are on our way!

I want to say a huge “thank you” to all those who have shared the vision and kept the faith in supporting this historic decision.

As far back as 2010 I made a commitment to the profession that the then embryonic RPS would in time mature to form the basis of a royal college for our profession.

Much has happened since then, and I am overjoyed that we are now back on track and ready to begin this momentous journey together.

A journey which will require us all to step forward and embrace the moment and the opportunity before us. The dawn of a new era of collaboration across the profession. The time to look ahead with renewed enthusiasm and hope for our future and that of our patients.

The changes will be evolutionary. They will not happen overnight. The direction of travel is clear. The ride may occasionally be turbulent, and we will need to navigate with unity of purpose to reach our destination.

I know it will be an enduring testament to those at the RPS who took the bold decision to propose the establishment of a royal college, and the trust that members have placed in them and the great leaders across the pharmacy community to make this a truly defining moment and to co-create the professional destiny we all wish for.

Now let’s make it happen!

@ukpplboard @davidwebb_1 @AndrewEvansCPhO @alisonstrath @cathyharrison00 @rpharms @PaulBennettRPS @tase3121 @JonnyB_at_RMP @GMMcCaffrey @BPharmJiang @CMHPCommunity @BOPACommittee @APTUK1 @BPSA @UKCPA @pcpa_org @PharmForumNI @PJOnline_News @PharmacyMagUK @PharmacyBiz @ChemistDruggist @p3pharmacy @joewilliams4689 @RaymondA_Pharm @drmahendrapatel @GrahamStretch @lwilson49606 @Elenmai85 @JD_Pharm

[Royal College of Pharmacy Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @rcpharm_Wales]

Diolch @PrifWeinidog am gwrdd â ni heddiw i drafod canlyniadau ein harolwg lles gweithlu fferyllol.

Ar adeg pan fo rôl y tîm fferylliaeth yn datblygu, mae’n bwysig bod y seilwaith cywir fod yn ei le i gefnogi eu datblygiad proffesiynol a’u lles.

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

.@rpharms will become a royal college by spring 2026 after 71.1% of its members voted in favour of the proposal
#ukpharmacy #RPS #rpharms

https://t.co/bb4c9XqyiD

[Liz Hallett @LizHallett3]

Time to make that change for the profession and our patients.

[The PCPA @pcpa_org]

Royal College of Pharmacy

VOTE YES ✅ TODAY

For collaberation, cohesion and a progressive leadership body for pharmacy

For support, development and
engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction

Vote now: https://t.co/ONAltWc2XZ

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Helen Davies is voting yes to a royal college to give our profession the visibility and advocacy we deserve.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: https://t.co/nCS6yhQWaa #RPSVote

@PharmHelenD

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

As a community pharmacist, RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Richard Evans believes the transition to a royal college is the correct way forward for our profession.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: https://t.co/8EwtePkGv7 #RPSVote

@richardoevans

[Richard Evans @richardoevans]

Only 1 day left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote & help shape the future of pharmacy & strengthen the voice & influence of Pharmacy

Vote YES ✅

Dim ond 1 diwrnod i fynd.

Pleidleisiwch IE ✅

Bydd pleidleisio IE yn cryfhau llais a dylanwad y proffesiwn fferylliaeth

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

Jonathan Burton, RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair, discusses why RPS becoming a royal college is a vital step for the profession.

Read more: https://t.co/h6Eh8vuXz1

Vote now: https://t.co/uDNhfCZnlX

#RPSVote @kyronmedia

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Jill Swan highlights that now is the right time to become the Royal College of Pharmacy to make our profession the best it can be for patient care.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: https://t.co/nCS6yhQWaa #RPSVote

@Swanningoff

[Harri Jones @harrijones_7]

Attention Primary Care Independent Prescribing Pharmacists in Wales!
I’m conducting a short survey as part of my third year research project to better understand your role and experiences in practice. Your input is invaluable and we would appreciate your time tremendously.

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

If you have questions about any aspect of our proposals for change, Special Resolution Vote and royal college ambitions, check our regularly updated FAQ page: https://t.co/DkMmPpXsB0

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Find out more: https://t.co/tizI39Peq9 #RPSVote

[Jonathan Simms @jon_simms]

The Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee encourages @rpharms members to vote YES✅ in the special resolution vote to become the Royal College of Pharmacy #RPSVote

See the attached letter and the committee's position statement.
https://t.co/bdOlwL5vRk

[Mike Maguire @mikemaguire66]

Pharmacy has traditionally struggled to gain a seat at the healthcare table, and is often an afterthought when healthcare decisions are made. For those eligible to vote in the RPS Special Resolution Vote on the transition to a Royal College of Pharmacy, please vote yes! 🙏