Community Pharmacy Kent ( Kent LPC )

We are delighted to announce that Kent LPC was recognised for “Influencing beyond our borders” at Kent and Medway Healthwatch award. This is for ensuring Kent community pharmacies were heard by policy makers during the pandemic.

Our joint letter about the precarious position pharmacies are in and their inability to absorb £200m in costs has national and regional media coverage today. Great to have a united voice on this. @ComPharmEngland @CCApharmacy @IPAPharmacy @NPA1921 edp24.co.uk/news/national/…

The @NPA1921 , @IPAPharmacy , @CCApharmacy and @ComPharmEngland join forces to warn of ‘perilous’ budget chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/funding/n… The four pharmacy bodies have together urged the government to “shield community pharmacies from…increased costs” introduced in the October #budget

Over 10 million flu vaccines, and seven million COVID-19 vaccines have been delivered since national bookings opened last month. People aged 65 and over and care home residents are among the first to have been vaccinated. Check if you’re eligible now. nhs.uk/seasonalvaccin…

It's time to #GetWinterStrong 💪 Getting your flu and COVID-19 vaccines means your symptoms will be milder & you’ll recover faster if you run into these viruses this winter. 🦠 More info: nhs.uk/seasonalvaccin…

We want to know what you think about how to improve mental health and wellbeing services for children, teenagers and young people. We have five simple questions for everyone to answer – please follow the link to ➡️ loom.ly/lfpl5Og

Join the #PharmaciesOfTomorrow campaign by starting a conversation and using the hashtag on social media. This campaign is based on the independent Vision report written by Nuffield Trust and The King's Fund. Read more and download our resources 👉cpe.org.uk/vision

As the many challenges surrounding medicines supply and pricing have intensified, we have launched a range of resources aimed at explaining the price concessions system and highlighting some of our work in this area. Read more and view the resources 👉 tinyurl.com/9xbhvt9b

The NPA’s mock exam is here to help your trainee pharmacist prepare for the upcoming common registration assessment. They can enrol today to practise the part 1 and part 2 questions and access instant answers to aid revision. npa.co.uk/training/found…

Community pharmacies are under excessive pressure according to results from PSNC’s #PharmacyPressures Survey. Several pharmacy teams have reported that patient health was being put at risk because of medicine supply issues💊. Read the results here 👉psnc.org.uk/pressuressurvey

Sola has been a dedicated and passionate member of the Community pharmacy Kent committee since 2014 and her commitment to community pharmacy really shines through. We will really miss having you around Sola and we wish you nothing but the best for all you do in the future.

Everyone here at Community Pharmacy Kent would like to say a huge THANK YOU to Olusola Ifekoya as she steps down from her role on our committee.

Community pharmacies are under extreme pressure according to results from PSNC’s #PharmacyPressures Survey. Several pharmacy teams have reported staff shortages mainly because of underfunding and staff unavailability. Read the survey results here 👉psnc.org.uk/pressuressurvey

Pharmacy professionals have been invited to give feedback on the National Care Records Service (NCRS), which will replace the Summary Care Record portal (SCRa) from September. Read More Below - thepharmacist.co.uk/news/pharmacy-…

Now more than 50,000 signatures on the #SaveOurPharmacies petition! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/save…. Please SIGN & SHARE

A @YouGov study shows the importance of pharmacies to communities. independentpharmacist.co.uk/news/yougov-st…

📢According to a YouGov poll commissioned by PSNC, the public overwhelmingly supports the introduction of a Pharmacy First scheme in England. It is time for the government to take action❗ ow.ly/O9VH50Nx1Mm #SaveOurPharmacies

Following the Government's decision to increase the NHS prescription charge and introduce a HRT PPC from 1st April 2023, PSNC has designed two posters that can be displayed in community pharmacies. ow.ly/aknv50NuWMY

NPA bringing together pharmacists, patients & others to discuss how community pharmacies can improve access to treatment for #UTIs. UTIs currently account for up to 3% of all GP appointments. @JayBadenhorst in the chair. Full report to follow.