| Weekly News Digest - 21st November 2024 |
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CGL is a launching a new pharmacy service in Reading to support substance misuse treatment on Wednesday, 27th November 2024 at 7.30pm. The event will cover the service's components, development, pilot, evaluation, and the new process for recording activity and making claims on PharmOutcomes. Improved pharmacy remuneration will also be discussed. Interested in delivering this service? Contact Lynn Taylor at CGL (lynn.taylor@cgl.org.uk). Join the Zoom event using the meeting link. Don't miss this opportunity tnto enhance your service offerings and support community health! |
| Public Health Oxfordshire County Council invites Oxfordshire-based community pharmacies to sign up for the Take-home Naloxone Service. With potent synthetic opioids, like nitazenes, appearing more frequently in local drug supplies, it's crucial to expand access to take-home naloxone. Evidence shows that naloxone can effectively reverse the effects of these potent synthetic opioids, making it essential for those at risk but not in contact with treatment. Full details of this service are available in the attached service specification. For any questions or to sign up, please contact Ify Enemuo at Ify.Enemuo@Oxfordshire.gov.uk or call 07554 103332. |
| The LPC recently secured a 50% increase in remuneration of the EHC Service across East Berkshire (Pharmacies within Bracknell, Slough and RBWM). Requests for Pharmacies to take part in this very important service were recently sent out, but responses have been low. We realise how busy how you all are that this time of year, but would appreciate a high level of participation from those Community Pharmacies in East Berkshire. See here for service specification and PGDs. |
| The government is developing a 10-year health plan and wants to hear from you. Your insights and expertise are essential to shaping an NHS that meets future needs. Share your thoughts and feedback at change.nhs.uk. Help to build a healthcare system fit for the future. |
| Visit our website to view a very useful webinar detailing the Impetigo clinical pathway. |
Community Pharmacy England has released updated guidance for pharmacies on handling these prescriptions. The ‘FS’ endorsement factsheet covers sexual health treatments, guides prescribers on its application, outlines the dispensing and claiming process for pharmacies, and details the correct submission of prescriptions. Click here. |
| Community Pharmacy England have released a new video as part of the 'Funding & Reimbursement Shorts' series. This video offers guidance on correctly endorsing and claiming for supplies under a Serious Shortage Protocol. The topics covered include: correctly endorsing an SSP for proper payment, common reasons for incorrect/invalid SSP claims and how to reconcile SSP prescriptions. Watch the video to ensure your claims receive the correct reimbursement. |
| NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are considering centralising adult flu vaccine procurement and supply. This change would mean that flu vaccines for the NHS programme would be centrally purchased by UKHSA and provided free to pharmacies and GP practices. Pharmacy owners would still need to buy vaccines for non-NHS services. A survey for pharmacy owners is open until 17th December 2024. Participation is voluntary, and not all questions must be answered. |
| All pharmacies must complete this mandatory survey by 11th December 2024. Pharmacies should have received an email from NHSBSA to complete the survey. If not, check with your head office if you're part of a multiple pharmacy group. |
This training is available to all health professionals and front-line roles in Oxfordshire and will be delivered via MS Teams, by expert trainer Dr. James Morris. Secure your spot by booking through Eventbrite using the links provided for each date. See attached flyer for further details.
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CPPE are running workshops for Pharmacy Technicians. The aim of the Pharmacy Tehnician Impact group programme is to enhance confidence, leadership, and professional skills through practical development. It includes: 6 online sessions over 12 months of small group learning with an expert CPPE tutor. See here for more information and how to apply. |
CPPE have released further training workshops for community pharmacies for December 2024 to March 2025. Visit our website to view the full calendar and booking links. |
| CPE are hosting a webinar on the introduction of OPD on 25th November 2024 at 7:30pm to help guide pharmacy owners to implement this new dispensing protocol. Book your place now! Visit the CPE website for more information. |
Join Community Pharmacy England (CPE) to discuss the Government’s NHS 10-year plan. Learn about its development, opportunities for pharmacy owners to contribute, and CPE’s response. Click to register:
Tuesday 26th November, 7.30pm |
NHSE will be presenting a support webinar to answer any questions you may have for hosting a trainee for the 2026/27 year on Wednesday 27th November 1pm to 2pm - Meeting link |
NHS England have scheduled a webinar to discuss the programme. Register your place on this event on 27th November 2024 from 7.00pm - 8.30pm. |
| These online sessions cover how NHSBSA handles submissions, common errors, and tips on endorsing prescriptions to prevent payment errors. The next webinar will be held on Tuesday 28 November 2024 at 2:00pm, to register email NHSBSA at open-days@nhsbsa.nhs.uk. Please visit the CPTV website for further webinar dates and times. |
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