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Frimley ICB are pleased to share an exciting opportunity as part of their plans to launch a local “Teach and Treat” programme.  (Please note this…

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) produces a quarterly newsletter called “Hints & Tips for dispensing contractors”. The latest edition (Issue 59) contains some useful…

Community Pharmacy England has published new guidance to help community pharmacy owners complete the Data Security and Protection Toolkit 2025. The Toolkit is used to make a…

Mental Health Awareness Week highlights the importance of community in supporting mental wellbeing. The Mental Health Foundation have provided FREE resources on their website to help support…

In January 2025 BOB ICB implemented the Government’s urgent dental care provision pilot. This now been continued from 1 April as the Urgent and Non-Urgent…

Early May Bank Holiday – 5th May 2025 Posters detailing which pharmacies will be open across the Southeast of England for your information is now…

From 1 April 2025 Berkshire West, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire ICB will take responsibility for handling complaints for residents in the area; this was previously managed…

The Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) team is seeking pharmacies to pilot their new prescription tracker ahead of the launch. Participation includes: Dedicating 45 to 60…

Please find attached the Easter 2025 Bank Holiday Posters detailing which pharmacies will be open across the Southeast of England for your information. Pharmacies are…

The Committee met yesterday and decided, that due to the ongoing financial challenges facing Community Pharmacy, the contractor levy would be remaining at the same…

From the 1st of April 2025 Dals will provide a unified interpretation service for GPs, dental practices, pharmacies and optometrists across BOB.  Please do not…

Please be advised that the community adult nutritional supplement formulary has now been updated. Please familiarise yourself with both the new products, as well as…

Let’s Talk About Vaccines is a training session to help build your confidence, skills and knowledge to open up discussions with patients about vaccination decisions.…

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…

We are pleased to announce that the election for the Community Pharmacy Thames Valley Local Pharmaceutical Committee has now closed, and a candidate has been…

The March 2025 edition of the Community Pharmacy Thames Valley newsletter is now available to download. Please click here

NHS Frimley are pleased to announce that from 1st April 2025 there will be one provider of Translation and Interpreting Services for Primary Care across…

Stop For Life Oxon have put together a No Smoking Day Toolkit, which is full of images and copy you can use to post on…

An evaluation has been published of the use of the TARGET antibiotic checklist in England’s community pharmacies via the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) The TARGET…

Links to register to attend one of three remaining user training sessions are below. The training covers how to access the on demand and prebook-able…

We are delighted to report that Lee Dillon, MP for Newbury, recently visited Halo Pharmacy in Thatcham to discuss the vital services they provide to…

Attention Independent Contractors! We are pleased to inform you about the upcoming election for the Thames Valley Local Pharmaceutical Committee. There were four nominations: Irida…

This year, No Smoking Day falls on Wednesday 12 March and is another great opportunity to signpost to quitting support and encourage smokers to make…

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NHSE, DHSC and UKHSA have provided guidance for the 2025/26 flu vaccination programme see the attached letter. The tripartite letter sets out who is eligible…

Thank you to all pharmacies that have taken action. We would like to remind all pharmacies about the ongoing requirements regarding post-event messaging to the…

On Friday, 7th February, Yuan Yang MP visited Asda Pharmacy in the constituency of Earley and Woodley to understand the pressures facing local pharmacies. Joined…