| Weekly News Digest - 12th February 2026 |
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C-19 vac: Setting up FDP accessPharmacy owners taking part in the spring COVID-19 vaccination programme will require Federated Data Platform (FDP) access to order COVID-19 vaccines. Pharmacy owners can request FDP access here. For further information, webinar dates and step-by-step guide see here. |
| 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. |
Supporting Wellbeing in Community PharmacyCPE is working with Pharmacist Support, the profession’s independent charity, to help support the wellbeing of pharmacists and their teams to manage stress, protect mental health and stay resilient, and the first resources are now available to download. |
| CPE is warning pharmacies about a rise in scam emails, including messages falsely claiming the pharmacy is under investigation for data protection or GDPR breaches. These emails can appear convincing but often show clear red flags. Pharmacies are advised to delete these emails without responding and remain vigilant when reviewing unexpected or unusual messages. See here for details on what pharmacies should do when suspicious of an email. |
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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. |
| See here for full information on how to submit your nomination - entries close on 6 April. |
Hub and spoke notifications – using Manage Your Service (MYS) Following changes to the Human Medicines Regulations and updates to the Terms of Service to permit hub and spoke arrangements between different legal entities on 1 October 2025, new Approved Particulars have been published. From 9 February 2026 community pharmacies must make hub and spoke notifications via the MYS platform. |
| 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. |
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| 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 UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board is inviting all pharmacy staff, trainees, and students to review upcoming proposals for a more inclusive Royal College of Pharmacy ahead of its planned April 2026 launch. A series of webinars will be held between 24th February and 4th March, to discuss these leadership changes and gather feedback from across the profession. |
| We are delighted to invite Slough contractors to an upcoming Slough Community Pharmacy Neighbourhood Workshop bringing together local partners and pharmacy colleagues to shape the future of neighbourhood healthcare for Slough. This event will provide a valuable opportunity to connect with stakeholders from the Slough area, including representatives from substance misuse, public health, sexual health, and clinical directors. 📅 Wednesday, 25th February 2026, 7-9pm 📍 Copthorne Hotel Slough-Windsor, Cippenham Lane, Slough, SL1 2YE 📋 Register Here |
| Bath Clinical Pharmacy courses are now recruiting for Spring 2026. Applications close at 9am on 27 February 2026 for CPD units. Online pre‑induction runs 23 March–2 April, with a choice of induction workshop dates (24 or 31 March, AM). Recent programme updates include greater flexibility in start dates (now four per year), reduced and optional workshop days, non‑mandatory workplace mentors, and upcoming refreshed Foundation units. Short courses are also available for those wanting a taster. Click here. |
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