Initial reports show high engagement and appointment bookings, reflecting how much local families value the accessibility and trusted care offered by their high street pharmacies. By stepping up to deliver this crucial rollout, our CP Neighbourhood leads and pharmacy staff are directly protecting our young people as they take their next big steps in life. A huge thank you to all the pharmacy teams across the Thames Valley whose dedication ensures this new service runs smoothly and continues to safeguard our communities!

Over the past year, CPTV has worked tirelessly to ensure our contractors remain at the forefront of local healthcare delivery. From securing over £350,000 in new local commissioning—including palliative care, PCN Leads, and minor ailments—to establishing representation on every local Primary Care Provider Collaborative board, we have ensured your voice is heard at every strategic level. This nomination also celebrates the incredible engagement of our pharmacy workforce and the expansion of our dedicated professional development initiatives. Through the launch of the CPTV Pharmacy Academy, we have delivered tailored webinars, workshops, key events like the Women’s Health Conference, and a growing library of 39 podcasts designed to support you in delivering expanding NHS services. Beyond training, our co-founding of SECPA Ltd has helped keep funding local by subcontracting vital vaccination, ENT, and MECC services directly back to community pharmacies. We want to extend a sincere thank you to all our local pharmacy teams whose hard work, clinical excellence, and resilience make achievements like this possible!  

David Dean, Chief Officer

I am a pharmacist with over 20 years' experience at Boots, having worked across a variety of roles including Pharmacist, Store Manager, and now Pharmacy Support Manager. Throughout my career I have been passionate about supporting pharmacy teams to deliver excellent patient care while adapting to the changing needs of community pharmacy. Today, I work closely with pharmacies across my areas to provide operational support, leadership, and guidance. 

I am proud to represent the Company Chemists' Association (CCA) on the Local Pharmaceutical Committee, helping to ensure the voice of large community pharmacy providers contributes to discussions that shape local healthcare services. Over my career, I have enjoyed supporting pharmacy teams through significant changes in the profession and helping colleagues develop their skills and confidence. Seeing teams thrive and patients benefit from high-quality pharmacy services is one of the most rewarding aspects of my role. 

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, exploring the countryside with my two dogs. I am passionate about the positive impact community pharmacy has on local populations and am committed to supporting the profession as it continues to evolve.