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Take a moment to explore the topics and speakers attending the Women’s Health Training Event—connect with fellow contractors, share insights, and connect with like-minded contractors…

Please note the following operational update relating to the NHS Pharmacy First Service.  Updates to the clinical pathways service set out in September are live as of today. Below is a…

The forthcoming changes to the Pharmacy First clinical pathways, Patient Group Directions (PGDs) come into effect on Wednesday, 1st October 2025. To support you through…

Download the latest edition of the Frimley ICB Prescribing Newsletter: Frimley ICB Prescribing Newsletter Sept 2025 An archive of previous editions is available here.

Community Pharmacy England has issued guidance on upcoming changes to the Pharmacy Contraception Service, including oral emergency contraception, expected to begin on 29 October 2025…

The latest edition of the new, monthly BOB MOB newsletter is available to view at: BOB Medicines Optimisation Bulletin September 2025 Vol 4 Issue 14…

To support sites in delivering the Community Pharmacy Advanced Service Specification for the Childhood Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Service, the South East Commissioning Hub has provided…

The latest edition of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire briefing is linked below: 11th September 2025

This year’s campaign celebrates the power of community and highlights the wide range of support available to help smokers make a successful quit attempt. The Campaign…

The NHS in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West (BOB) is supporting Know Your Numbers! Week, a national campaign by Blood Pressure UK to raise awareness…

Young people who are eligible for the Prescription Prepayment Certificate must be: aged between 18 and 24, up to their 25th birthday a care leaver…

As part of BOB ICB’s ongoing ‘Reducing Medicines Waste’ campaign, BBC South TV will be airing interviews on Monday 1st September with Chief Medical Officer…

As part of BOB ICB’s ongoing ‘Reducing Medicines Waste’ campaign, BBC South TV will be airing interviews on Monday 1st September with Chief Medical Officer…

NHS Frimley ICB has provided information relating to the covid vaccination programme which has also been included in the new Vaccination and Screening Leadership Bulletin,…

We were delighted to welcome Laura Kyrke-Smith, MP for Aylesbury, to Lansdales Pharmacy in Whitehill, who met with Khal Khaliq, owner, and David Dean, Chief…

The Community pharmacy advanced service specifications – seasonal influenza vaccination  for adults and children include a requirement that pharmacies seek consent from the commissioner if…

Community Pharmacy England is gathering views to inform negotiating priorities for the 2026/27 Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF). A new opinion poll is asking pharmacy…

NHS England is pleased to announce that we have funded CPPE to offer the Accuracy checking pharmacy technician (ACPT) programme for pharmacy technicians working in…

The UKHSA and Met Office provide alerts from June to September to warn of high temperatures that may impact public health. Aimed at health and…

Following collaborative work with partners in Reading and Buckinghamshire, we are excited to now share the updated MECC Link website for the Thames Valley across Berkshire…

Are you interested in building your discussion skills around vaccine hesitancy? Let’s Talk About Vaccines is a training session to help build your confidence, skills…

Summer Bank Holiday Posters detailing which pharmacies will be open across the Southeast of England on Monday 25 August 2025 is available for your information.…

Pharmacy contractors can gain valuable insights by exploring the GP Patient Survey results – a powerful tool that reveals patient experiences across England. Whether you’re…

Contractors can register to provide the community pharmacy flu vaccination service for two and three-year-olds on the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal from today (1…

The Southern Gambling Service is a service thats sits within the Hampshire and Isle of Wight NHS Foundation Trust but offers services across the south…

Community pharmacies not already registered with NBS who wish to publish flu vaccination appointments will soon be able to request access. They will be instructed…

Download the latest edition of NHSBSA Hints and Tips bulletin.

The annual flu letter has been updated to reflect the national pilot that is planned for community pharmacies to provide flu vaccines to 2-3 year…

The Specialist Pharmacy Service are looking at the safe use of medicines within palliative and end of life care and would like your participation with…