Stephen Riley

Passionate about pharmacy and supporting colleagues. Work to develop NHS pharmacy services. Views are my own and RT are not endorsements

[Cabin Pressure Fans @cabin_pressure]

Appallingly sad news that the wonderful Stephanie Cole had left us today. An absolute force of nature and national treasure.
Impossible to imagine anyone else playing Carolyn Knapp-Shappey the way she did, so brilliantly. Thoughts and prayers to her loved ones.

[Stephen Riley @pharmaste_82]

@DavidTylerPozz Really said to see. A wonderful actress

[Stephen Riley @pharmaste_82]

Wonderful appointment by @rc_pharm. Fantastic leader to take us into the new Royal College and beyond.

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

We're pleased to announce the appointment of Justine Scanlan as our new Director of Pharmacy, a key leadership role as the organisation transitions to become the Royal College of Pharmacy.

Find out more: https://t.co/dFoTVrNld9 @JustineScanlan

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

We’ve launched a new Digital Skills and Capability Resource which brings together trusted national frameworks, guidance and training opportunities to help pharmacy teams across GB develop the digital confidence needed for modern practice.

Find out more: https://t.co/OP5f7JF0YY

[GPhC @TheGPhC]

Congratulations to GPhC Chief Pharmacy Officer, Roz Gittins, who has been designated as a Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society for distinction in the profession of pharmacy. https://t.co/bPmOAwKWA3

[Professor Dame Sue Hill @CSOSue]

On 24 November, 12.30-1.30pm, join a webinar on key learnings around ‘Optimising the Blood Culture Pathway’. Key speaker Senior Scientific Advisor @kerrieanndavies will be joined by Sam Kelly, @NHSMidlands Pharmacy Project Manager at https://t.co/yupCBFLnDt

[Tony Hancock @East_Cheam_Lad]

Bill: Are you musical?

Greta: I can only tolerate Bartok and Weber

Bill: That's all right, sing a couple of their songs, the lads won't mind!

#ThePoetrySociety

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Happy Pharmacy Technicians Day!

To all pharmacy technicians, a huge thank you for everything you do to help keep patients safe and healthy. Your skills, expertise and dedication makes a difference every single day. 💙

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Happy World Pharmacists Day!

To all the pharmacists and pharmacy teams across the country - thank you for everything you do.

From keeping our communities healthy, to ensuring the right medicines reach the right patients, you make a real difference every single day.

[NHS England @NHSEngland]

Paracetamol is the first choice of painkiller if you're pregnant and is still considered the safest choice of pain relief during pregnancy.

There is no evidence it causes autism in children.

Kate Brintworth, our Chief Midwifery Officer, explains more 🎥

[Pharmacist Darren (on 🦋) 💚 @Pharmacistdaz]

25th September 2025

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Delighted to take part in the panel discussion on prevention at the inaugural CCA conference @CCApharmacy

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Fantastic to visit Lansbury Pharmacy and have a rapid lipid test from pharmacist Milad. This is a great initiative to identify people's risk of CVD at community pharmacies across North East London, with specialist clinical support from St Bartholomew’s Hospital @PrimaryCareNHS

[Stephen Riley @pharmaste_82]

Fantastic to see this innovative rolled out through community pharmacies.

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

This is a fantastic initiative - thank you to everyone who will be delivering this at community pharmacies @PrimaryCareNHS

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and wider pharmacy team members from across the UK are invited to contribute to the next steps in the discussions about the future of pharmacy professional leadership: https://t.co/lUTH5zhxD6

[The PDA @the_pda]

Happy Islamic New Year from the PDA team! ☪️

[Stephen Riley @pharmaste_82]

@NHSNotts @Evans_Pharmacy Showing some of the great value community pharmacy services offer our patients and the public

[NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire @NHSNottsICB]

If you're a woman aged 16-64 and you have a water infection (UTI), your pharmacy can provide some NHS prescription medicine without seeing a GP.

Emma Andersson of @Evans_Pharmacy explains why you should think pharmacy first.

👉 https://t.co/b9ERqt9OaD

[Stephen Riley @pharmaste_82]

@HealthRegLawyer Having previously worked as trade union representative for @the_pda and now a FTP committee member for a healthcare regulator. You cannot underestimate the importance of professional and quality representation. Be it an employment or professional standards issue.

[Royal College of Pharmacy @rc_pharm]

NHS England is offering free independent prescribing training to improve your skills and ability to deliver care across the NHS. Applications for 2025/2026 are open.

Check your eligibility and apply today to secure your place: https://t.co/eJJUr2EQyY @NHSE_WTE