| Weekly News Digest - 8th January 2026 |
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| Pharmacy contractors who want to take part in the Spring 2026 COVID‑19 vaccination programme must opt into the 2026/2027 advanced service, which includes offering both COVID‑19 and flu vaccinations throughout 2026–2027. Providers who opt in before 2 February 2026 will be ready to begin vaccinating at the start of Spring 2026. The Spring COVID‑19 vaccination programme will run from 13 April to 30 June 2026. Please read all documents carefully before registering. See here for more information on how to sign up. |
| Community Pharmacy England are holding regional events for pharmacy owners and LPCs. Executive Leadership Team, as well as Committee Members, will be visiting every region to hear directly from pharmacy owners and LPCs to share views, ask questions, and engage in discussion sessions. Places willl be on a first come first served basis. The events are funded by Community Pharmacy England and free to attend. Sign up here for South East - Thursday, 9th July 2026, Farnborough |
As part of the 2024/25 and 2025/26 CPCF funding settlement, a draft updated specification for the Smoking Cessation Service (SCS) has now been published. See here for more information. |
| NHS Frimley have provided translated winter vaccine videos for your patient and teams, see here for all translations. |
Virtual OutcomesThe proceeds from the contractor levy are crucial to us. Given the Community Pharmacy Academy’s ongoing success and the declining number of pharmacies using the modules, the LPC committee has decided to discontinue our annual subscription to the Virtual Outcomes training modules by the end of March 2026. We look forward to adding to our library of webinars and podcasts, and running many more face to face events in 2026. Please bookmark Community Pharmacy Thames Valley Pharmacy Academy for access to your free CPTV Academy resources. This is YOUR LPC so please let us know of any topics you would like us to cover. |
Monthly Deadline TrackerStay on top of your schedule with ease using our Monthly Deadline Tracker. This January edition is designed to keep you organized and help you meet your deadline effortlessly. |
| From 7th January, Pharmacists can authorise pharmacy teams to hand out checked and bagged prescriptions (Human Medicines Regulation 2012, Regulation 220B). |
| We value the insight and experience of our pharmacy contractors. As we prepare for the upcoming LPC committee meeting, we invite you to share your views, concerns, and ideas to help shape the discussion. We have put together a short set of questions for you to share your views. |
| The 2025 Pharmacy Pressures Survey showed that more than half of staff experience patient abuse and this is a serious concern for our pharmacies. CPE want to build an updated picture to ensure the voices of pharmacy teams are heard. Please complete this important survey by Thursday, 22nd January 2026. |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| Training on giving media interviews and handling the press is being offered to pharmacy owners, team members and LPCs to help build confidence when engaging with journalists and giving interviews. Upcoming sessions: Mon 26 Jan 2026, 7.30–9pm (online) Tue 10 Feb 2026, 7.30–9pm (online) See here for full details. |
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