Karen Simpson

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

👇 This Call for Evidence closes on Tuesday.

✅ We want to hear your experiences to help inform a new Neighbourhood Model of Care.

🔗 https://t.co/S8e3WjupVY.

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer has wished pharmacists a happy World Pharmacists Day.

Professor @cathyharrison00 said the "Think Health, Think Pharmacist' theme reflects the wide range of services pharmacies provide, including the Pharmacy First service. @compharmacyni

[Stephen Kinnock @SKinnock]

As part of our 10 Year Health Plan, we are shifting care out of hospital into the community.

This new consultation aims to empower optometrists and opticians to do more, such as treating minor eye conditions without unnecessary GP or hospital visits.

https://t.co/tZE1nBPoQv

[BBC Spotlight NI @BBCSpotlightNI]

I Am Not Okay
Four mothers take @taramillstv inside their lives with sons whose complex needs mean they can lash out in distress.
Tomorrow on BBC One NI and iPlayer

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

Health Minister Mike Nesbitt has appointed Northern Ireland’s first independent #Autism Reviewer.

Ema Cubitt will take up office in September for a five-year period.

Read more here ➡️ https://t.co/dJjlTMKqUk

[Karen Pateman @karenpateman]

Great meeting with the @niahealth committee today talking about solutions to some issues in treating & supporting peri/menopausal women. 1)Mandatory training for GPs, 2)Removal of barriers to prescribing HRT for all women.
3)Potential for menopause hubs/ clinics.

[Caoimhe Archibald MLA @CArchibald_SF]

Many workers including in the civil service also have caring responsibilities and recognising that invaluable contribution, we have launched the new NICS Guide: Supporting Carers #CarersWeek

[Cathy Harrison @cathyharrison00]

NI PHARMACY TECHNICIANS please take a few mins to help shape and support the registration and development of your profession Complete the qualifications survey https://t.co/d5Giss13l6

[Gareth Peeples @GPeeps89]

📢Spread the word!!📢

🚨Really exciting job opportunity for a pharmacy technician to join RVH Pharmacy Procurement Team @BelfastTrust 🚨

@mccusker_eimear @mullaneyeamon1 @mullan_jd @LouiseB29251870 @StephenBHSCT

#pharmacy #pharmacytechnician 💊

https://t.co/VbNDdjVP7P

[Mark Spence @mspence001]

Big ask - are you a local business that could assist Harberton Special School with much needed playground equipment? Contact the principal to see how you can help these amazing kids 🌟

[Euan Reid @theeuanreid]

Added safety and educational materials (Patient guide, Healthcare Professional Guide, Annual Risk Acknowledgement Form, Risk Acknowledgement Form for male patients starting valproate, Patient card, Pharmacy poster, Warning stickers)
https://t.co/FxvYx2ndtJ

[NICPLD @NICPLD1]

❗️ National Patient Safety Alert ❗️

The MHRA is asking organisations to put a plan in place to implement new regulatory measures for sodium valproate, valproic acid and valproate semisodium (valproate).

Read more at: https://t.co/LpaWGFfEDx

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

The Department of Health has published an updated #Autism Strategy.

This cross-departmental strategy, which runs until 2028, sets out the key commitments and actions needed to enhance support for #autistic people and their families.

Read more here➡️https://t.co/qAVmkuxWjv

[NICPLD @NICPLD1]

Our new 2023 Women’s Health: Menopause Management is now LIVE 🥳

Covering HRT shortages & equivalent doses, advice on testosterone gel & Bio-identical HRT use, selection of appropriate HRTs including for migraine, & high-risk conditions.

Find out more at https://t.co/oy4B7vXI4d

[Karen Simpson @kazzasky]

UK wide consultation on proposals to modernise legislation governing the supervision of activities by a pharmacist in a pharmacy. https://t.co/W2RD4oC0yG

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

Women in Northern Ireland can now visit participating community pharmacies for advice and treatment for uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infections (UTI), without having to wait for a GP appointment.

➡️https://t.co/0Y6lIneGjJ

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

A new partnership between the Department, @NIPANC_ and @PancreaticCanUK to improve outcomes for people with pancreatic cancer in NI has been announced today.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/Gw8JV4GBs7

[Public Health Agency @publichealthni]

It can take as little as seconds for a toddler to lose their life after becoming entangled in a window blind cord or chain.
To find out more about blind cord safety, visit https://t.co/S8RWZwDB81

[MHRAgovuk @MHRAgovuk]

From January 2024, there will be changes in the way valproate is prescribed.

No one should stop taking valproate without advice from their specialist.

Read more here 🔗 https://t.co/BltA7RaKDL

[Department of Health @healthdpt]

You can use the #PharmacyFirst service at your local chemist for a range of everyday conditions.

Pharmacists can offer advice and treatment options on common conditions, or refer patients to other healthcare professionals. No appointment necessary.

👉https://t.co/HJ2QvAVsJp