We are delighted to announce that Kent LPC was recognised for “Influencing beyond our borders” at Kent and Medway Healthwatch award. This is for ensuring Kent community pharmacies were heard by policy makers during the pandemic.
Our joint letter about the precarious position pharmacies are in and their inability to absorb £200m in costs has national and regional media coverage today.
Great to have a united voice on this. @ComPharmEngland@CCApharmacy@IPAPharmacy@NPA1921
https://t.co/UyRE1ETo4g
The @NPA1921 , @IPAPharmacy , @CCApharmacy and @ComPharmEngland join forces to warn of ‘perilous’ budget
https://t.co/Hv5ApjQ0Cf
The four pharmacy bodies have together urged the government to “shield community pharmacies from…increased costs” introduced in the October #budget
Over 10 million flu vaccines, and seven million COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered since national bookings opened last month.
People aged 65 and over and care home residents are among the first to have been vaccinated. Check if you’re eligible now. https://t.co/wLrjm0YDlF
Over 10 million flu vaccines, and seven million COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered since national bookings opened last month.
People aged 65 and over and care home residents are among the first to have been vaccinated. Check if you’re eligible now. https://t.co/wLrjm0YDlF
It's time to #GetWinterStrong 💪
Getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccines means your symptoms will be milder & you’ll recover faster if you run into these viruses this winter. 🦠
More info: https://t.co/YPTWX1QYmg
We want to know what you think about how to improve mental health and wellbeing services for children, teenagers and young people.
We have five simple questions for everyone to answer – please follow the link to ➡️ https://t.co/jpsbSw0FKX
Join the #PharmaciesOfTomorrow campaign by starting a conversation and using the hashtag on social media.
This campaign is based on the independent Vision report written by Nuffield Trust and The King's Fund.
Read more and download our resources 👉https://t.co/HuZvjeiviL
As the many challenges surrounding medicines supply and pricing have intensified, we have launched a range of resources aimed at explaining the price concessions system and highlighting some of our work in this area.
Read more and view the resources 👉 https://t.co/k2fG42y2Yg
The NPA’s mock exam is here to help your trainee pharmacist prepare for the upcoming common registration assessment.
They can enrol today to practise the part 1 and part 2 questions and access instant answers to aid revision.
https://t.co/UdoPUSfTma
Community pharmacies are under excessive pressure according to results from PSNC’s #PharmacyPressures Survey. Several pharmacy teams have reported that patient health was being put at risk because of medicine supply issues💊. Read the results here 👉https://t.co/hYNokh5PGl
Sola has been a dedicated and passionate member of the Community pharmacy Kent committee since 2014 and her commitment to community pharmacy really shines through. We will really miss having you around Sola and we wish you nothing but the best for all you do in the future.
Community pharmacies are under extreme pressure according to results from PSNC’s #PharmacyPressures Survey. Several pharmacy teams have reported staff shortages mainly because of underfunding and staff unavailability. Read the survey results here 👉https://t.co/hYNokh5PGl
Pharmacy professionals have been invited to give feedback on the National Care Records Service (NCRS), which will replace the Summary Care Record portal (SCRa) from September.
Read More Below -
https://t.co/I4NrrxtoFQ
📢According to a YouGov poll commissioned by PSNC, the public overwhelmingly supports the introduction of a Pharmacy First scheme in England. It is time for the government to take action❗ https://t.co/pIN4BbXm0A
#SaveOurPharmacies
Following the Government's decision to increase the NHS prescription charge and introduce a HRT PPC from 1st April 2023, PSNC has designed two posters that can be displayed in community pharmacies. https://t.co/9wcWh8QCXv
NPA bringing together pharmacists, patients & others to discuss how community pharmacies can improve access to treatment for #UTIs. UTIs currently account for up to 3% of all GP appointments. @JayBadenhorst in the chair. Full report to follow.