RPS, Pharmacist Support launch ‘wellbeing survey’
RPS (Royal Pharmaceutical Society), in partnership with the charity Pharmacist Support, has launched third annual ‘Workforce Wellbeing’ survey to promote mental health and wellbeing...
All contractors including ‘outliers’ to receive Covid cost payments in October
All contractors in England, including those identified as “outliers”, will receive a payment for their submitted Covid-19 related costs in early October, Pharmaceutical Services...
Cross-sector group launches website to promote careers in community pharmacy
The Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group (CPWDG), a cross-sector working group hosted by the Company Chemists’ Association (CCA), has launched a website to guide...
Government pledges to reduce overprescribing of medicines in healthcare centres
The UK government has decided to take action against unnecessary and overprescribing of medicines in primary healthcare centres.
The decision follows a government-commissioned review led...
FIP says interoperability is key to optimise digital transformation in health sector
Digital transformation of healthcare may allow more inclusive, equitable and ethical use of resources, but the full potential of this evolution cannot be achieved...
RPS welcomes e-prescribing plan in Wales
RPS (Royal Pharmaceutical Society) in Wales welcomed the Welsh government’s announcement to plan a national electronic prescribing programme, building a robust digital platform to...
Wellbeing campaign for pharmacy teams returns
Following the success of their first wellbeing campaign ACTNow, launched to support pharmacy teams during the pandemic, the charity Pharmacist Support is going to...
Smokers encouraged to quit and join ‘Stoptober’ campaign
Smokers across England are being encouraged to take part in ‘Stoptober’, the nation’s biggest quitting campaign.
Marking its 10 year anniversary, the campaign will launch...
Over a million to be invited for Covid booster jabs this week
As the NHS commences Covid booster vaccination programme this week one and a half million people will be sent invitations to book a place.
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Jo Churchill’s response on bonus for pharmacists disappoints many
The outgoing pharmacy minister Jo Churchill’s statement in the Westminster Parliament last week dashed hopes of many pharmacists in England.
In response to a question...
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