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Great to be able to inform the collaborative work between @PharmacyCU and colleagues from School Pharmacy @UWyonews. Great to showcase the work of pharmacy teams in Wales, through clinical delivery of services, including prescribing, across all settings.

Delighted that the BMJ accepted our opinion piece on this key topic, medicines shortages continue to impact patients and HCP alike, solutions must be through collaborative actions across the supply chain @rpharms @BruceWarner

We are proud to announce a new professional liability insurance policy, exclusive to RPS members. Find out more including policy coverage and exclusions: bit.ly/3RSjyqA

I’ve written a blog for the PJ about living and working with hearing loss #DeafAwarenessWeek @RPS_Wales

April has been busy for the PDaHW Working Groups! The groups met to discuss progress with the 2025 Goals and to draft 2028 goals based on the thematic analysis of the feedback from the engagement events! Many thanks to the group Chairs and members for all their hard work 👏

At ⁦@SeneddWales⁩ today with ⁦⁦@lowrihafpuw⁩ ⁦@LizHallett3⁩ ⁦@PharmHelenD⁩ Iwan Hughes ⁦@AlwynFortune⁩ ⁦@RPS_Wales⁩ Senedd Drop-in session on Workforce Wellbeing Yn ⁦@SeneddCymru⁩ gyda Lowri, Liz, Helen, Helen, Iwan ac Alwyn heddi

We are on our way! I want to say a huge “thank you” to all those who have shared the vision and kept the faith in supporting this historic decision. As far back as 2010 I made a commitment to the profession that the then embryonic RPS would in time mature to form the basis of a royal college for our profession. Much has happened since then, and I am overjoyed that we are now back on track and ready to begin this momentous journey together. A journey which will require us all to step forward and embrace the moment and the opportunity before us. The dawn of a new era of collaboration across the profession. The time to look ahead with renewed enthusiasm and hope for our future and that of our patients. The changes will be evolutionary. They will not happen overnight. The direction of travel is clear. The ride may occasionally be turbulent, and we will need to navigate with unity of purpose to reach our destination. I know it will be an enduring testament to those at the RPS who took the bold decision to propose the establishment of a royal college, and the trust that members have placed in them and the great leaders across the pharmacy community to make this a truly defining moment and to co-create the professional destiny we all wish for. Now let’s make it happen! @ukpplboard @davidwebb_1 @AndrewEvansCPhO @alisonstrath @cathyharrison00 @rpharms @PaulBennettRPS @tase3121 @JonnyB_at_RMP @GMMcCaffrey @BPharmJiang @CMHPCommunity @BOPACommittee @APTUK1 @BPSA @UKCPA @pcpa_org @PharmForumNI @PJOnline_News @PharmacyMagUK @PharmacyBiz @ChemistDruggist @p3pharmacy @joewilliams4689 @RaymondA_Pharm @drmahendrapatel @GrahamStretch @lwilson49606 @Elenmai85 @JD_Pharm

Diolch @PrifWeinidog am gwrdd â ni heddiw i drafod canlyniadau ein harolwg lles gweithlu fferyllol. Ar adeg pan fo rôl y tîm fferylliaeth yn datblygu, mae’n bwysig bod y seilwaith cywir fod yn ei le i gefnogi eu datblygiad proffesiynol a’u lles.

.@rpharms will become a royal college by spring 2026 after 71.1% of its members voted in favour of the proposal #ukpharmacy #RPS #rpharms pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news/r…

Time to make that change for the profession and our patients.

Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ TODAY For collaberation, cohesion and a progressive leadership body for pharmacy For support, development and engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction Vote now: mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms

RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Helen Davies is voting yes to a royal college to give our profession the visibility and advocacy we deserve. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: lnkd.in/epGzaBdX #RPSVote @PharmHelenD

As a community pharmacist, RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Richard Evans believes the transition to a royal college is the correct way forward for our profession. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: ow.ly/t8b950Vmg5m #RPSVote @richardoevans

Only 1 day left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote & help shape the future of pharmacy & strengthen the voice & influence of Pharmacy Vote YES ✅ Dim ond 1 diwrnod i fynd. Pleidleisiwch IE ✅ Bydd pleidleisio IE yn cryfhau llais a dylanwad y proffesiwn fferylliaeth

Jonathan Burton, RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair, discusses why RPS becoming a royal college is a vital step for the profession. Read more: bit.ly/4hwuqoq Vote now: ow.ly/ZItz50Vh4xc #RPSVote @kyronmedia

RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Jill Swan highlights that now is the right time to become the Royal College of Pharmacy to make our profession the best it can be for patient care. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: lnkd.in/epGzaBdX #RPSVote @Swanningoff

Attention Primary Care Independent Prescribing Pharmacists in Wales! I’m conducting a short survey as part of my third year research project to better understand your role and experiences in practice. Your input is invaluable and we would appreciate your time tremendously.

If you have questions about any aspect of our proposals for change, Special Resolution Vote and royal college ambitions, check our regularly updated FAQ page: rpharms.com/about-us/chang… Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Find out more: rpharms.com/special-resolu… #RPSVote

The Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee encourages @rpharms members to vote YES✅ in the special resolution vote to become the Royal College of Pharmacy #RPSVote See the attached letter and the committee's position statement. gov.wales/royal-pharmace…

Pharmacy has traditionally struggled to gain a seat at the healthcare table, and is often an afterthought when healthcare decisions are made. For those eligible to vote in the RPS Special Resolution Vote on the transition to a Royal College of Pharmacy, please vote yes! 🙏