| Weekly News Digest - 6th November 2025 |
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We would like to extend a BIG thank you for every who joined the LPC's Women's Health Event for pharmacists and technicians! It was fantastic to see such a strong turnout, with great energy, engagement and insightful discussions from all. From clinical updates to practical tools and information we hope provided everyone with better support for women's health in our communities. Special thanks goes to our speakers and sponsors for delivering such a well-rounded informative programme. We’re excited to welcome you to future LPC Academy events! Got ideas or feedback? Drop us a line at office@cptv.org.uk — we’d love to hear from you. |
Frimley ICB is launching a pilot to enhance hearing care accessibility and reduce pressure on secondary services. Using the TympaHealth Platform, trained pharmacy teams in East Berkshire will be able to offer hearing screening, digital otoscopy, and safe earwax removal—bringing high-quality ear care directly into the community. This initiative empowers pharmacies to play a greater role in hearing health while streamlining NHS resources. Interested pharmacies must be available for training on 24–25 November 2025 at Stoke Place, Buckinghamshire. For full details and to express your interest, visit the Expression of Interest: Tympa Platform – Health Innovation Oxford & Thames Valley. Click here |
NHS New Medicine Service and NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service: updated documents published From 29 October, depression is now included in the NHS New Medicine Service. Updated service specification details are on the NHS England website to help pharmacy teams prepare. The current version remains on the NHSBSA site until the new service starts. Contractors using IT systems for clinical records should check with their supplier about necessary updates. The NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service updated service specification and PGD has been published on NHS England’s website to support teams as they prepare for the service to expand to include oral emergency contraception. |
| Ask Your Pharmacist: NHS Services Close to Home—is this year's theme and highlights the vital role pharmacies play in delivering accessible care, including NHS Blood Pressure Checks, Pharmacy First, flu vaccinations, and oral contraception. Contractors are encouraged to promote these services, along with any locally commissioned services. See here for more campaign resources. |
| Read the series #3 and series #4 of myth busting articles to tackle some of the misconceptions around the Lateral Flow Device (LFD) service. |
Download the latest edition of the NHSBSA Hints & Tips newsletter.
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| Watch the latest CPE video short talk through the EPS prescription claiming and submission journey process. |
Monthly Deadline TrackerStay on top of your schedule with ease using our Monthly Deadline Tracker. This November edition is designed to keep you organized and help you meet your deadline effortlessly. |
| Solutions 4 Health invites Oxfordshire pharmacies to express interest in delivering the Level 2 Smoking Cessation Service for Smokefree Oxon. Advisors must complete NCSCT training and attend a face-to-face Level 2 session provided by Smokefree Oxon. For payment details and training requirements, please refer to the SLA. To register interest by 19th November 2025, email smokefreeoxon.s4h@nhs.net with staff numbers, roles, availability (including weekends and bank holidays), and experience with Level 2 cessation and PharmOutcomes. |
Frimley ICB is offering full funding for a limited number of pharmacists to complete the Certificate in Advanced History Taking and Clinical Assessment. This initiative is to support the role of pharmacists in Primary Care, equip them with vital skills in patient assessment, clinical decision-making and prescribing - it aligns with services like the NHS Pharmacy First scheme. Interested pharmacists should submit an expression of interest by Friday 14th November. Learn more about the course here.
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| Pharmacy owners will receive emails from NHSBSA asking them to complete the mandatory online survey. The survey will closes on Friday 21st November 2025. |
| NHS England’s LTCP programme offers up to £3,000 in CVDR training grants for healthcare professionals in community and primary care. Grants support Level 7 postgraduate courses in cardiovascular, respiratory, diabetes, and stroke care. Apply by 7 November 2025. See here for more information. |
| Community Pharmacy England wants to hear the views and concerns of pharmacy owners in Thames Valley. A new opinion poll is asking about concerns for your pharmacy business going into this winter and the impact C-19 vaccination eligibility confusion has had. The short survey will close on Monday 10th November, offers local pharmacy owners the chance to feed directly into the national negotiator’s work. Read more here |
| Join CPTV Facebook page – an additional hub for updates, essential information, and exclusive insights tailored for pharmacy contractors - hit Follow to stay in the loop. Don’t forget to share the page with your team and colleagues! Let’s build a stronger, more informed pharmacy community—together! |
| 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. |
Tune in to this week's podcast |
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| CPPE is running another new face to face workshop in Thames Valley, focusing on blood pressure assessment in community pharmacy on 20th Nov 2025 in Cookham (Thu evening) and 8th Feb 2026 in High Wycombe (Sun morning) These sessions will be supported by a clinical demonstrator, a pharmacist who is delivery this service in community, look forward to great interactive, hands on, practical sessions. See here for further details. |
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