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New CPPE courses for autumn 2026 are now live: • In‑person workshops – respiratory tract infections in Reading, Basingstoke, High Wycombe and Fareham. • Online…

Are you an aspiring leader, or do you know someone interested in how decisions are made at Board level? Recruitment for the Thames Valley Mirror…

The latest edition of the Healthwatch Oxfordshire briefing is linked below: 27th August 2026

NHS Thames Valley Integrated Care Board (ICB) is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from community pharmacies across Berkshire West, East Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire to…

While the full details are still being finalised, we are seeking to better understand the distribution of Independent Prescribers (IPs) and Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs)…

The latest edition of the Thames Valley Prescribing Newsletter is now available to view: August 2026 Volume 1 Issue 4

📣 Early Careers Vaccination Training – Book Now! We would like to invite all newly qualified pharmacists (less than 4 years), foundation pharmacists and pharmacy…

This summer, Brook, as part of bSHaW, will be running a social media campaign to raise awareness of the Buckinghamshire Condom Distribution Scheme (CDS) and…

In accordance with the Pharmaceutical Regulations, we are collating the detail of pharmaceutical provision during the Christmas & New Year Bank Holidays 2026-27 bank holiday…

UKHSA South East’s Health Protection Team has identified a small number of confirmed measles cases linked to attendances at Wexham Park Hospital ED between 27…

This summer, families across the country are being encouraged to help children stay active over the school holidays as the government continues to back the…

Download this edition of Turning Point bulletin, Community Pharmacy Briefing June 2026, for community pharmacies that support clients of Turning Point Substance Use Services.  In…

CPPE have released their latest core workshops which include online and face to face events.  The workshops are open for booking now. For more details…

A pattern of fraud has been identified involving the misuse of prescribing systems and paper FP10 prescriptions to obtain high-value weight loss medications, including Mounjaro…

Pharmacies must use Record a vaccination for all NHS vaccinations from autumn 2026  FOR INFORMATION AND ACTION On behalf of Jane Devenish, Head of Implementation – adult vaccinations, Vaccinations…

As we establish ourselves as Thames Valley ICB one of our key ambitions is to move to a single, unified formulary across our geography. We now have…

OHID and the NPCC have issued a joint letter to Directors of Public Health and policing leads ahead of the summer festival season. It highlights…

Summer Health Event Highlights We would like to extend a BIG thank you to everyone who joined us on Sunday, 10th May at the Holiday Inn, High Wycombe for…

A range of Pharmacist Support resources is available to help you look after your wellbeing, including guidance on sensitive conversations, workplace culture, and confidential peer…

Showcasing Pharmacy Technician Careers Workshop – 24th June – 10-2pm. Register your interest on the link below: NHSE SE Careers Event Poster

Read the latest update from the UKHSA on cases of meningococcal disease linked to Reading. Letter for Health System re Meningococcal Cluster

The people behind your funding negotiations are hitting the road. This summer, CPE is bringing its series of interactive evening sessions to pharmacy owners across…

The South East Pharmacy Commissioning Hub has released an updated contractor information pack with refreshed guidance on key operational processes. It includes clearer information on…

Thames Valley Integrated Care Board has secured Teach and Treat funding to support community pharmacists in achieving their Independent Prescriber (IP) qualification. As part of…

May 2026 Bank Holiday Posters detailing which pharmacies will be open across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire can be viewed below: Buckinghamshire – Pharmacy Opening Times…

Support Your Patients with Written Medicine Thames Valley ICB* is offering pharmacies within East Berkshire (formally under the geography of NHS Frimley ICB) the opportunity…

ENTER NOW – PrescQIPP 2026 Annual Awards Deadline: 15th May 2026 Open to all teams working with the NHS across all sectors You’ve got to…

NHS England are pleased to announce the launch of the Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) 2026. This programme supports Pre-registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) to…

NHS England are pleased to share details of the forthcoming Creating Coaching Champions online workshops, delivered by NHS England, and warmly encourage you to attend and…