Nora Elias

Editor, journalist and Londoner. A fan of a bit of yoga, lots of books and endless reruns of Seinfeld.

[Nora Elias @TweetsElias]

@MegaHeid Oh yes. As a Swede I say this with some experience.

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

Motivational pharmacy quotes: Comedy in the time of #Covid19
https://t.co/S4VLlrJeFv

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

C+D editor @CandDBeth, one of the PPA 30 Under 30 Class of 2020, shares her experience of becoming an editor before the age of 30 as part of the PPA's virtual event series - live now.
@PPA_Live #30Under30
https://t.co/B5iFpexuKH

[Beth Kennedy @Beth_L_Kennedy]

A massive welcome to @AleksPhillips1 to the @ChemistDruggist team. Aleks is new to the world of pharmacy, so please say hello! There’s is A LOT going on at the moment, so am sure he’ll have cause to talk to lots of you over the coming weeks.

[Aleks Phillips @AleksPhillips1]

🚨🚨 Personal announcement 🚨🚨
From next week, I am delighted to say that I will be joining @ChemistDruggist to report on all things pharmacies, pharmacists and pharmaceuticals!
Any tips or stories DM me :)

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

Our editor @CandDBeth wrote to Simon Stevens asking him to allow more community pharmacies to contribute to the national COVID-19 vaccination efforts https://t.co/MhMeAhBYLX

[Beth Kennedy @Beth_L_Kennedy]

Back at work at C+D Towers today (albeit from home - anticipate this will be the status quo for a while). Can't wait to get stuck in to bringing all our lovely @ChemistDruggist readers the latest news. Hint: A LOT of it may be about COVID

[Grace Lewis @Grace_Lewis88]

Officially BACK with the C+D gang after maternity leave, and eager to know if and how #pharmacists are involved in the #COVID19 vaccination rollout (seems a no-brainer to me, but what do I know? 😋)

Comment below or let me know if you're free for a quick chat this morning

[Nora Elias @TweetsElias]

Join us for the online #CDAwards tomorrow night at 7pm!

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

🏆 THE C+D AWARDS ARE TOMORROW! Hurry, register now to secure your spot at the digital ceremony. You don't miss out on this free evening of glamour and entertainment: https://t.co/Re8BJTcoRK

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

🏆 Just 2 days to go until the C+D Awards!
Register now on the C+D Community to secure your spot at the #CDAwards and to be entered into the draw to win a Fitbit Versa 2 valued at £159.00* - the winner will be announced on the night! Register today: https://t.co/Re8BJTcoRK

[Beth Kennedy @Beth_L_Kennedy]

Love this story about a @wellpharmacy driver who helped an injured patient. A candidate for next year's @ChemistDruggist Award's Above and Beyond category? Well done Julie and thanks to @Sadik4Pharmacy for flagging! https://t.co/EOaN5BAt4t

[Nora Elias @TweetsElias]

Exciting news today, congratulations 🎉😊

[Beth Kennedy @Beth_L_Kennedy]

Well done @laulok for your very well deserved win as blogger of the year at the MJA awards. You've done yourself and us at @ChemistDruggist proud! Pls remember us at C+D when you hit the big time ;)

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

Great to see that C+D's research on racial discrimination in pharmacy has been flagged to the government by Lord Taylor of Warwick – however, so far "no assessment" has been made with regards to the findings:
https://t.co/UY6yUCH4qD

[Naimah Callachand @Naimah_Genomics]

I'm looking for some experts in the long-term effects of #COVID19. Please get in touch if you or any colleagues may be able to help :) #journorequest

@Babir1981 @drmahendrapatel @tonihazellgp @ChemistDruggist @Mikinpharmacist

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

How can we ensure that staff feel confident in reporting discrimination, asked @CandDNaimah

"Creating openness, honesty, and an environment where it's genuinely safe for staff to open up without that fear of retribution", says Shiraz Khan of @superdrug

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

"What I expect from a team that values that person is for someone to step in", says Ade.

"If there is correction to be provided, [the team] should do that. It is not for the person to stand and defend themselves." #RacismInPharmacy

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

After an event it can be difficult to recall exactly what happened. And if you leave an organisation, have an exit interview and put on the record any racial abuse you experienced, as well as any difficulties you had in reporting it.

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

"Ultimately, the only way to make staff feel safe and confident is creating that culture where they can speak up", says Shiraz @superdrug

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

.@AlimaBatchelor of @the_pda is our first panel speaker, discussing risk assessments, BAME groups and some shocking responses they've received from members, some of which suggested that #BAME groups are to blame for being more at risk of COVID-19. #Racisminpharmacy

[Chemist+Druggist @ChemistDruggist]

And we have lift off! @CandDNaimah is introducing the session, and remember to tweet #Racisminpharmacy if you have any questions for the panel at the end of the session.