| Weekly News Digest - 19th February 2026 |
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Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026 is now open. It consists of two surveys (one for business owners and one for pharmacy teams), many of the questions have been kept similar to last year’s survey. They take around 10-15 minutes to complete and will remain open until 23:59 on 16th March 2026. Click here. |
| The Dispensing Factsheet: Exemptions from the prescription charge has been updated, see here for the new resource which provides provides guidance on the categories of exemption from NHS prescription charges and details of the evidence required for entitlement. |
National No Smoking Day - 11th March This year No Smoking Day is on Wednesday 11th March. National resources to support this campaign will follow shortly. See here for resources for South-East and Bucks |
Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse PartnershipPharmacies offering Safe Spaces can access local specialist support through the Buckinghamshire Domestic Abuse Partnership (BDAP). With Ask for ANI now closed, BucksDAP.org.uk provides a multilingual, one‑stop hub for guidance, training and referral information for anyone affected by domestic abuse. They also offer free posters with discreet tear‑off slips showing the Bucks Domestic Abuse Services number; pharmacies can request these by emailing Bucksdap@buckinghamshire.gov.uk. Click here. By becoming a Safe Space you will be increasing the opportunity for victims of domestic abuse to access specialist support, safely. Sign up here registration link. |
Pharmacy Contractor Drop-in Session - 2nd March, 1-2pmJoin the LPC team for an informal chat on Monday, 2nd March, anytime between 1-2pm. Whether it is for a 5 min chat or longer! If you have something you want us to take to the next LPC meeting, need a bit of help or clarity on anything service or contract‑related? Or just fancy popping in for a chat with us - it would be great to hear from you. Meeting link |
Monthly Deadline TrackerStay on top of your schedule with ease using our Monthly Deadline Tracker. This February edition is designed to keep you organized and help you meet your deadline effortlessly. |
| The NHSBSA will no longer accept prescription batches at Bridge House. All January bundles and future submissions must be sent to: Unit 5, Greenfinch Way, Newburn Riverside, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NX. Pharmacy teams should update address labels and inform couriers immediately to prevent delivery delays. Click here. |
Submit your Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2025/26 declaration Community Pharmacy contractors should submit their Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2025/26 declaration through the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal by 11:59pm on Friday 27 February 2026. |
Promote Pharmacy First this February As part of the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) 2025/26 pharmacy contractors are required to take part in two national health campaigns promoting the Pharmacy First service to the public. The second campaign runs from 2 - 22 February 2026. Updated digital materials are available for use on the DHSC Campaign Resource Centre. |
| Pharmacy contractors participating in the 2026 Foundation Trainee Pharmacist National Recruitment Scheme (NRS) for the 2027-28 training year, must register by Midday on Tuesday 3 March 2026. Please note submissions after this date will not be accepted. See here for more information. |
| Stay informed with the Pharmacy Academy podcast channel, a great source for weekly updates on essential pharmacy topics, powered by insights from NHS, CPE, and PGD guidance and AI generated for clarity. Stay connected, enhance your expertise, and dive into key pharmacy discussions—all in one place. |
Spaces are limited!Primary Care Commissioning (PCC) are hosting a webinar that will explore how to prepare and deliver kind, effective and assertive difficult conversations and how to best manage difficult behaviour. The aim is to provide participants with an increased understanding of and confidence in how to manage difficult behaviours and have difficult conversations, including the opportunity to share ideas and practice a difficult conversation. Registrations are on a first come first serve basis see promotional flyer for booking link. |
| This fully funded CPPE ACPT Programme helps pharmacy technicians is open to GPhC registered pharmacy techinicians in England, this blended course supports you to become a competent final accuracy checker with expert guidance throughout. Learn more and apply here. |
New CPPE Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services workshopCPPE has launched a new two‑hour, face‑to‑face workshop to help pharmacy technicians build the competence and confidence to safely supply or administer medicines under PGDs. The interactive workshop also encourages peer learning and local networking, supporting collaborative approaches to reducing health inequalities.
Learn more and apply here. |
| The next edition of the Weekly News Digest will be on Thursday, 5th March |
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