Ruth Buchan

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UTI? If needed, your pharmacist can now provide treatment without seeing a GP. In addition, they can now provide some prescription medicines for uncomplicated UTIs, if needed, for women aged 16-64 years. Think pharmacy first. Find out more: nhs.uk/thinkpharmacyf…

Your Community Pharmacy - Find out about the NHS services provided by your community pharmacy here youtu.be/WjAG7XFUs2A. This and an animation about the pharmacy team can be accessed on the @WYpartnership website wypartnership.co.uk/our-priorities…

📽️Community pharmacy services are expanding! It means you can now get support at your local pharmacy for seven common conditions without needing to see a GP.✅ Pharmacies are in the heart of our communities, making access to healthcare more convenient for millions of people.⬇️

📽️Dr James Thomas, Medical Director at @WYpartnership, explains how the expansion of pharmacy services makes it easier & more convenient for people to access care.⬇️ 📈Almost 95% of pharmacies in our region will offer this new service. @PrimaryCareNHS

Have you seen this week's News Digest? This week includes information around the Hypertension Case-Finding Service, the Independent Prescribing Pathfinder Programme and more! Take a look here: cpwy.org/our-news/news-…

A great team to work with and an opportunity to make a difference for the 530 West Yorkshire community pharmacies and the communities they serve

Please see our fifth PQS 2023/24 Bulletin. This looks at the Aspiration Payment, Medicines Safety & Optimisation Domain and Prevention Domain cpwy.org/our-news/pqs-b…

From 4th-10th September is know your numbers week. A campaign by Blood Pressure UK to raise awareness of the importance of blood pressure, and understanding what the numbers mean. Please make the time, ease your pressure and get to know your numbers.

It is #KnowYourNumbers Week! This is an opportunity for community pharmacies to help raise awareness of the risk factors of hypertension, help patients to understand what the numbers mean and offer BP checks to relevant patients! bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numb…

Feeling under the weather? Your local pharmacist can help with minor health problems, such as aches and pains, allergies, sore throats and colds, stomach problems and skin conditions. For expert advice, talk to your pharmacist: nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/… #HelpUsHelpYou

📢 West Yorkshire community pharmacies: don't miss your chance to take part in the UK's biggest blood pressure testing and awareness campaign next week. Find out more here: #KnowYourNumbers" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numb… #KnowYourNumbers

Looking to navigate common misconceptions that people and healthcare professionals may have about menopause, and how they impact access to support? The Menopause - an introduction for pharmacy professionals e-learning programme is now live: cppe.ac.uk/programmes/l/m…

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk

Patient materials to support referrals from #GeneralPractice for a minor illness consultation under the #CommunityPharmacist Consultation Service (#CPCS) are available to download: campaignresources.dhsc.gov.uk/campaigns/help…

This bank holiday weekend, some pharmacies might have different opening hours. Make sure you re-order your prescriptions in good time. Order your repeat prescriptions through the NHS App in advance. Haven’t got it? Download it for free here: nhs.uk/nhs-app/

The updated West Yorkshire community pharmacy opening times for the Bank Holiday on Monday can be found here!⬇️ cpwy.org/our-news/bank-…

Have you seen this week's News Digest? This week includes information around the Autumn COVID-19 Vaccination Programme, Hypertension Service and more. Take a look here: cpwy.org/our-news/news-…

If you need medical help, use the NHS App to access NHS 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you. Download your NHS App now. ➡️ nhs.uk/app

Use 111 online to get assessed and directed to the right place for you, like a consultation with a pharmacist. ➡️ 111.nhs.uk