Paul Bennett

Dr Catherine Duggan has been awarded the 2025 RPS Charter Award, recognising her outstanding leadership, global impact and exceptional contribution to pharmacy. Read more: bit.ly/4tICoRZ @DrCDuggan

Nominations for election to the future royal college are now open. Stand for election for the National Pharmacy Advisory Councils and influence pharmacy policy and practice in your nation. Nominations close 5pm, Monday 2 February 2026. Find out more: mi-nomination.com/rpharms

Read all of our asks of the next Scottish Government in our 2026 Scottish Election Manifesto ⬇️ rpharms.com/scotland2026ma…

Today we gave evidence to the Health and Social Care Select Committee on workforce and Neighbourhood Health. RPS Director for England Amandeep Doll highlighted the need for greater resource, investment in pharmacist prescribing and protected learning time: bit.ly/4ihox06

Many congratulations to the 17 new RPS Fellows appointed today. RPS Fellowship signifies the high esteem in which members are held by their peers. Find out who our new Fellows are: bit.ly/4oYU0qs

Help tackle #AntimicrobialResistance by being a champion for the safe disposal of antibiotics. Find out more about amnesty: ow.ly/lKTA50Xtr0P Run your own campaign: ow.ly/uIBE50Xtr0Q More resources: ow.ly/tJqs50Xtr0U #AMR #WAAW #WAAW2025

Catch up with a summary of the discussions and decisions at the RPS Assembly meeting with RPS President Professor Claire Anderson: bit.ly/43FKcJw

We’ve published an updated joint Enforcement Notice with @ASA_UK and @MHRAgovuk on advertising of prescription-only medicines for weight-management, with more details on what advertisers should avoid, following recent ASA rulings. See the notice: tinyurl.com/u38hdcux

We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Louise Goldring as our new Director for Education, a key leadership role as the organisation transitions to become the Royal College of Pharmacy. More: bit.ly/47Uxbgz

Wishing everyone sitting their GPhC registration assessment tomorrow the best of luck. As an RPS member, you have access to our one-to-one support service for assessment guidance and career advice: ow.ly/VUP250Xngvi For tips or resources visit ow.ly/9iAH50Xngvj

In-person places for #RPSConf25 are now fully booked but you can still join us online and build your own conference with streams on person-centred care, workforce development, and science and research. See the programme and book your spot: rpharms.com/conference25

The RPS @mariecurieuk #DaffodilStandards are quality improvement measures for community pharmacies that will help you support patients approaching the end of their life. Sign up today for your free pack providing tools and resources for your team: bit.ly/3o3fxUK

Have you read our 2026 Scottish Election Manifesto yet? Here's your copy ⬇️ rpharms.com/scotland2026ma…

Are you a prescriber looking to return to prescribing practice? Maybe you want return to a patient-facing role or move into a new sector. Learn how to plan, action your return and evaluate your learning needs in simple steps with our guide: ow.ly/NAIR50XgQum

Last chance to contribute: RPS is preparing a response to the Government's call for evidence to inform the development of a Ten-Year NHS Workforce Plan. Help shape the RPS submission by Friday 24 October: ow.ly/fJF650XgS6u

Chief Pharmacists play a vital leadership role in ensuring safe, effective pharmacy services. Our standards set the bar for knowledge, accountability, and governance. tinyurl.com/yc8kjzzt

We’re delighted to announce that Dr Geraldine McCaffrey has been appointed as the new RPS Director for Wales, starting December 2025. Find out more: bit.ly/3KfoBkh @GMMcCaffrey

Help inform the draft strategy from the UK Pharmacy Research Advisory Group to strengthen research leadership across pharmacy. Your feedback will help ensure the strategy supports and encourages active involvement in research. Survey link below⬇️ bit.ly/46cigyp

Contribute to the new strategy for the Royal College of Pharmacy and share your hopes and aspirations for the future Join one of our upcoming engagement events. Book your place: rpharms.com/royalcollege #RoyalCollegeStrategy

📣 Here’s our Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair, providing an overview of today’s upcoming RPS Scotland conference. We’re excited for a packed day of learning, collaboration and networking. If you can’t join us today, listen to find out how you can be involved, too! ⬇️