Amanda Smith

'Behind every prescription is a professional that faces intimidation, fear, anger and violence,' says Pharmacy Owner Ashley Cohen. Pharmacy staff are facing “escalating abuse” from patients while at work, with reports of racism and violence, according to a new survey.

@Pharmacistdaz @davidreissner I don’t believe so

What is "reasonable promptness"? Is this defined in law? @davidreissner pharmacymagazine.co.uk/news/pharmacie…

Quick Dose: Knowledge Capsule 💊▶️ The final episode in our podcast series with Dr Phil Xiu, a dedicated GP based in Leeds, on the Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways 🗣️ 7⃣ Episode 7 focuses on the Acute Sinusitis pathway! Click here to watch 👉 🔗 cpwy.org/our-news/quick…

Thank you for every step, share and donation! 👏 This week we met with Martin House Children’s Hospice, who presented us with a cheque for our final January Step Challenge total - an incredible £1,541.25. We’re so grateful to everyone who took part, donated or supported us 🧡

As pharmacy pushes for full GP uptake, are we confident the data we’re sending into patient records is accurate and clinically appropriate? Getting data in is one thing - getting the right data in is another. Full comment on PJ website

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He sat with an accordion and played one of Vivaldi’s hardest pieces alone, sounding like a full orchestra in his hands 🎶

📣 Reminder: The 2nd mandated local health campaign ‘Keep Antibiotics Working’ starts today (Mon 9th March)! ⚠️ The campaign has been agreed with us at CPWY and all WY pharmacies must participate in it. 🔗 cpwy.org/our-news/local… @WYpartnership

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📣Calling West Yorkshire pharmacies: The 2nd mandated local health campaign ‘Keep Antibiotics Working’ starts next week on Monday 9th March! 📅 🔗 The campaign pack can be found here: cpwy.org/our-news/local… @WYpartnership

📢 FINAL REMINDER - PQS Declaration Window ⚠️ The PQS Declaration window closes tonight at 11.59pm. After this, no declarations can be submitted ⏳ cpe.org.uk/our-news/pqs-r…

Get your test results faster, before they arrive in the post. You can do more with the NHS App than you realise. Discover what else you can do today. 📱Tap the NHS App

📢 Reminder: PQS Declaration Window - pharmacy owners have until 11.59pm tomorrow (27th Feb) to submit their PQS declaration. ⏳ If you haven’t completed it yet, now’s the moment to take action. Once the window closes, declarations can’t be made! ⚠️ 🔗 cpe.org.uk/our-news/pqs-r…

Calling all pharmacy owners and staff: your experience matters 💬 Share your views in the @ComPharmEngland Pharmacy Pressures Survey! 👉 Access the surveys here: cpe.org.uk/our-news/pharm…

📢 The countdown is on - PQS Declaration Window closes THIS week! ⚠️ Pharmacy owners have until 11.59pm on Friday (27th Feb) to submit their PQS declaration based on the domains they intend to meet. ⏳ 🔗 cpe.org.uk/our-news/one-w…

The thing is, NHS GP and Pharmacy won't go out with a big bang - we will fade away. So, there won't be a big obvious turning point where we can all gather and say, "STOP!" Once it's gone, we will look back with deep regret.

Quick Dose: Knowledge Capsule 💊▶️ This one from our team members, Lisa and Amanda, focuses on the minor illness referral element of the Pharmacy First Service! 🔍 🔗 Watch here: cpwy.org/our-news/quick…

Doctors and parents should be aware that the medical textbook description of a "bright red measles rash" is based on white skin. On brown or black skin, the measles rash can be much harder to see. It may appear as darker, dusky or purple patches rather than bright red spots.

With flu still circulating, it's not too late for eligible people to get protection by getting their flu vaccine. Thousands of appointments are still available: orlo.uk/jfGVO

📢 The @ComPharmEngland Pharmacy Pressures Survey is open! Your insight is vital to shaping the future of community pharmacy!🗣️ 🔗 See more details and links to the two surveys (one for business owners, and one for pharmacy teams) here: bit.ly/3OEvRrS