| Weekly News Digest - 27th August 2026 |
|
**New Opportunities** Expressions of interest process open for locally commissioned services
Community pharmacies across Berkshire West, East Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire are invited to submit Expressions of Interest for two new locally commissioned enhanced services launching in Autumn 2026: the Minor Ailment Enhanced Service and the Emergency Provision of Medicines Service. Both aim to strengthen access to care closer to home and support patients with urgent or financially challenging needs. Full details, including draft service specifications and MS Form links, are available here. EOIs close 13 September 2026 at 23:30. |
| The CPTV LPC Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday 23 September, 12.00–12.30pm. All contractors are invited to attend, meet Chair Ian Dunphy, and engage with LPC committee members. The meeting will receive the 2025/26 Annual Report and Accounts, with contractors asked to vote on acceptance of the accounts - voting forms have been emailed to all contractors. The documents are available on the LPC website: CPTV Annual Report 2025–26. To join the AGM, please use the meeting link and confirm attendance by emailing office@cptv.org.uk no later than 6pm on Friday 18 September. |
Stay on top of your schedule with ease using our Monthly Deadline Tracker. This August edition is designed to keep you organized and help you meet your deadline effortlessly.
|
In readiness for the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF) arrangements for 2026/27, where NHS independent prescribing will be introduced into the CPCF as an extension of Pharmacy First and the Pharmacy Contraception Service from Autumn 2026, Thames Valley ICB is seeking to understanding the distribution of trained and trainee IPs across the geography as well as interest in providing the forthcoming NHS Independent Prescribing service. Please complete the readiness survey form link Readiness survey - Fill in form Deadline for completion of the form is Sunday 6 September at 11pm.
|
| To receive supplies of childhood flu vaccines ahead of the 1st October 2026 service commencement date, pharmacy owners must have registered to provide the Childhood Flu Vaccination Service via MYS by 11.59pm on 31st August 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.
|
EARLY CAREERS - VACCINATION TRAINING
Calling all Newly Qualified Pharmacists (less than 4 years qualified), Foundation Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians – Reserve your Place! A dedicated fully funded, half‑day vaccination training sessions will take place in the Thames Valley region on the dates provided below. If you would like to be ready for the vaccination season please email office@cptv.org.uk to reserve your place. Places are limited so book early. Please note: non‑attendance will incur a £100 fee.
🟩 Saturday 12 September – Witney
Saturday 12 September, 9am–12.30pm Long Hanborough Surgery, Witney, Oxfordshire, OX29 8FQ. To book, email office@cptv.org.uk
🟨 Saturday 19 September – High Wycombe
Saturday 19 September, 10am–1.30pm Lansdales Pharmacy Ltd, 41–45 Desborough Avenue, High Wycombe, HP11 2RS To book, email office@cptv.org.uk.
🟧 Monday 28 September – Maidenhead
Monday 28 September, 9am–1pm St Joseph’s Church (Main Hall), 36 Cookham Rd, Maidenhead, SL6 7EG. To book, email office@cptv.org.uk
|
Getting the best from NMS Webinar
Refresh your New Medicine Service skills in just 60 minutes. This fast‑paced, friendly webinar walks you through the full NMS journey — from identifying and recruiting patients to delivering structured, meaningful consultations across a wide range of clinical conditions. Simply join us on Wednesday, 23rd September, 7.30pm via the link.
|
| Pharmacy owners and their teams, can all access the on-demand Stress Management and Building Resilience workshop on CPEs Wellbeing and support webpage. |
|
|
|
