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At the end of September, Sir Hugh Taylor will be stepping down as Independent Chair of the @ukpplboard. The recruitment process for a new Independent Chair is now underway. Find out more about how to apply. Deadline 5 August... jointheconversation.scwcsu.nhs.uk/pharmacy-profe…

It's great to see the publication of the 10 Year Health Plan today, to get the NHS back on its feet and make it fit for the future: gov.uk/government/pub…

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 – 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐌𝐑 🌍 We are proud to celebrate the incredible individuals and teams shortlisted and recognised at the Antibiotic Guardian Awards 2025 for their outstanding contributions to tackling antimicrobial resistance (AMR). From community engagement to clinical excellence, this year’s winners are driving real change in how we protect antibiotics/#KeepAntibioticsWorking for future generations. There were 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 on 9th June 2025: ** Poster presentation and networking ** AMR Lectures and Panel discussion ** The Awards ceremony with winners announced across 13 categories including the new Tackling Health Inequalities Category 🎉 The AMR lecture and panel discussion chaired by Dr Colin Brown included inspiring insights from: Dr Marisa Holubar, MD MS - her presentation “Antimicrobial stewardship in healthcare: then, now, and what comes next – a North American perspective”, offered reflections on the evolution of antimicrobial stewardship and the dedicated role of infectious disease pharmacists. Prof. @BolaOwolabi8 CBE - highlighted the critical connection between population health equity and health security, emphasising that addressing AMR is fundamental to achieving population health. Dr Fraser Broadfoot presented on “Tackling Antibiotic Use and AMR in Animals” highlighting the importance of antibiotic stewardship in maintaining efficacy of existing veterinary medicines and disease prevention. The session concluded with a panel discussion, with Professor Diane Ashiru (Lead for the #AntibioticGuardian campaign) and Becky McCall (PhD student, University College London) who shared insights from her research on the use of storytelling to communicate AMR, focusing on how to convey complex concepts to the general public in a relatable and engaging way. The 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 from special guest, Professor Isabel Oliver 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 who celebrated the dedication and impact of professionals working to combat AMR, highlighting their vital role in safeguarding antibiotics for future generations 👏 👏🏾👏🏾 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 to all the winners, highly commended, commended and shortlisted entries – your work is vital, and your passion is inspiring. 🔗 See the 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: antibioticguardian.com/ag-awards-winn… 🔗 Find out about 150 shortlisted projects (since 2016) via the 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 antibioticguardian.com/shared-learnin… #AntibioticGuardian #AntibioticGuardianAwards #AMR #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #HealthcareLeadership #Stewardship #AndiBiotic

Community pharmacists are clinically trained professionals who can advise and treat a range of minor illnesses and injuries, such as aches and pains, skin rashes, cystitis and earache.   Find your local community pharmacy ▶️nhs.uk/service-search…

Having the RSV vaccine from 28 weeks of pregnancy passes protection to your baby and significantly reduces their risk of getting a lung infection during the first 6 months of their life. Speak to your midwife about the vaccine. ▶️ow.ly/eLQ350VZVfj ow.ly/a4EQ50VZVfi

Pharmacy First enables people to receive treatment from community pharmacies for seven common conditions, minor illnesses and urgent medicine supply without needing to see a GP. More than 5 million people have received treatment from community pharmacies. england.nhs.uk/2025/05/millio…

Community pharmacists are clinically trained professionals who can advise and treat a range of minor illnesses and injuries, such as aches and pains, skin rashes, cystitis and earache.   Find your local community pharmacy ▶️nhs.uk/service-search…

After 42 years of dedicated service to the #NHS and 14 years of service to #Luton residents, Nicky Poulain, our Chief Primary Care Officer is retiring. Nicky has been a force for good for our system - with patients always put first. We will miss her sorely. Good Luck Nicky!

Are you considering applying for our Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme? Applications close 06 April 2025 at 9pm. To apply, please visit: fmlm.ac.uk/CFS-CPO.

Applications close at 9pm on Sunday 6 April - this Scheme is a brilliant opportunity to develop as a clinical leader, working across national healthcare organisations. Find out more and read about the experiences of our clinical fellows: fmlm.ac.uk/services-progr… @FMLM_UK

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN: Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme. Proudly sponsored by @davidwebb_1 at @NHSEngland. Apply now: fmlm.ac.uk/CFS-CPO

Join our team as a Clinical Rotational Pharmacist! We are an award winning clinical pharmacy team who provide outstanding care & exemplary service to our patients💚Opportunity to develop your clinical knowledge through various rotations. Apply NOW➡️shorturl.at/FXjSS

Join our paediatric pharmacy team as Pharmacist Advanced Paediatrics! This role will enable you to work within the MDT locally, regionally and nationally to develop an innovative and sustainable paediatric service! Opportunity for service development within paediatric A&E ➡️

💚🩸💊Join @enherts as Pharmacist Advanced Thrombosis! Looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking clinical pharmacist to work with the Thrombosis Committee, Patient Safety Leads, Quality Improvement team & clinical pharmacy team ➡️shorturl.at/QhXfG

Join our team as Pharmacy Logistics Lead - we are looking for a dynamic & driven individual who has experience in procurement to lead a team, be the responsible person for the pharmacy purchasing and distribution services! Candidate can be a technician or pharmacist 💊🏥

Apply➡️shorturl.at/uK2Zt @enherts @enhrecruitment @EditorNPPG @PJ_Careers @deepika75shah @gite_amit @anshoodhelaria @NHS_HWE

Join our team as Pharmacist Advanced - Paediatrics! Great opportunity to work alongside a fantastic MDT and staff within the wider ICB🏥There will be opportunities to work locally, regionally and nationally to develop an innovative and sustainable service💊🩵

If you choose a career in pharmacy, you'll make a positive difference to people's lives and wellbeing from day one. How about an apprenticeship as a pharmacy assistant or pharmacy technician? Kickstart your NHS career with an apprenticeship. Search ‘NHS apprenticeships’ #NAW2025