West Yorkshire LPF

The local network across Bradford, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Leeds and Wakefield for pharmacists from the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.

[West Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership @WYpartnership]

Double check that you and people you care for have enough repeat medication to last through the holidays.

💊Please order and collect repeat prescriptions in plenty of time.

📱Did you know you can order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS app?
https://t.co/V9Fkkyxyoe

[NHS London @NHSEnglandLDN]

Make sure you order and collect your repeat prescriptions in good time ahead of Christmas and New Year.

You can order online, via the NHS App or speak to your GP practice:
https://t.co/tcL3x1mvpa

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

BREAKING

Pharmacists given emergency powers to supply alternatives for three phenoxymethylpenicillin oral solutions without a change to the prescription

https://t.co/xNpyjVouo6

[The Pharmaceutical Journal @PJOnline_News]

Everything you need to know about Group A streptococcus infections
https://t.co/aKzbCIZ1ly

[NHS NE&Yorks AMR - Philip HOWARD OBE @AntibioticLeeds]

SPS guidance on using solid oral dosage form antibiotics in children where non-availability of liquid formulations @UKCPAPIN @NHSNEY @PSNCNews @PJOnline_News @pcpa_org @Sar_Chadwick @stuabxpharm
https://t.co/85dtXf8kWK

[NHS England Transformation @NHSDigital]

Your reliance on slow broadband connection can impact service delivery – register your interest before 16 December to apply for ADSL support for your NHS organisation to upgrade and benefit from digital healthcare services.

Register your interest here: https://t.co/GKJd3jS83M

[Susan Hopkins @SMHopkins]

A short thread on Group A Strep (GAS), invasive GAS (iGAS), scarlet fever and other conditions.
@UKHSA has released an epi report highlighting what we are detecting through notifications and reports from labs and clinicians https://t.co/rwLfSH64Nj 1/8

[🌟 Kath Evans RGN RSCN 💙💛 @KathEvans2]

Urgent Safety Advice:

Stop 🛑 using baby self-feeding pillows immediately and dispose of them safely says @OfficeforSandS

https://t.co/LGsKkN4o9a

@WeCYPnurses @WeMidwives @BarnardosHealth @iHealthVisiting @RCPCHtweets @NHS_NELondon @NHSEnglandLDN @NHSBartsHealth @ShereenNimmo

[Professor Chris Whitty @CMO_England]

The 'flu season has started with hospital admissions rising, especially in children and the elderly.

If you are eligible please get vaccinated, including healthcare workers.

Antiviral medicines have now been authorised in primary care.

https://t.co/PhL4MA7LWI

[NHS England Transformation @NHSDigital]

🗣️ Calling all prescribers and dispensers

We would like to get feedback about the Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) to improve the process of prescribing and delivering medication.

Click the link below to take part in our survey⬇️
https://t.co/JvvrPYeOtN

[Bradford Council @bradfordmdc]

Boost your immunity this winter with the COVID-19 booster and flu vaccines. Find out if you are eligible at https://t.co/FnKbTxyNEP and get yourself booked in.

[Understanding Patient Data @Patient_Data]

We're working with @LiberatingK
to understand how to improve the way health data is collected about Black & South Asian people.

Help us by sharing this survey on social media & in your newsletter 📋

https://t.co/19j9UosHjz

[NHS England Transformation @NHSDigital]

🚨 Last chance to find out if your setup is supported

If you’re a professional user of the NHS e-Referral Service (e-RS), you won’t be able to access e-RS using Internet Explorer (IE) or Microsoft Edge in IE mode from 7 October.
https://t.co/VGobyX4Ojx

[Cathy Cooke @Cleverestcookie]

Pharmacists, an essential member of the healthcare team

#WPD2022 #WorldPharmacistsDay

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Pharmacy technicians: please do complete this survey at https://t.co/P2rPP4RScs

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

Pharmacy students and trainees: please do complete the survey at https://t.co/P2rPP4RScs

[Pharmacy Network News @PharmacyNewsUK]

No sign of Champix returning to pharmacies a year after recall https://t.co/f7DBRdFSme

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The State Funeral of Her Majesty The Queen will take place at Westminster Abbey on Monday 19th September.

Prior to the State Funeral, The Queen will Lie-in-State in Westminster Hall for four days, to allow the public to pay their respects.

[David Webb @davidwebb_1]

We’ve launched our Call for Evidence for the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership – please take part in this survey and share your views by 16 September: https://t.co/P2rPP4RScs
@DacreJane @learnedlion @alisonstrath @cathyharrison00 @AndrewEvansCPhO

[West Yorkshire LPF @wylpf]

@Ross_Tsuyuki @PJOnline_News @pharmthorrun Unclear.
I did wonder if there are concerns (genuine or not) that pharmacies would utilise that access for commercial gain.