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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…

From the 1st of April 2025 Dals will provide a new, unified interpretation service across Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire West to all: GP practices; dental…

The NHS App team seeks your assistance in identifying community pharmacies to measure baseline benefits for prescription tracking and gather feedback on future NHS App…

The Recognition of Excellence (RoE) Awards return for its 12th year, continuing to champion the work of community pharmacy staff across the UK.  Communications International…

From this week, you can update your contact information and opening times on the NHS Profile Manager, this also updates your UEC Directory of Services…

You will be aware of the difficulties in sourcing Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT). The attached document summarises actions to be taken by clinicians as…

Employers wishing to be part of 2025 national recruitment, for the 2026-27 training year, must register via the employer programme information online form. All employers…

See here for the recorded link for Oriel webinar for 2026/27 Recruitment of Trainee Pharmacists 2026-2027 via Oriel Webinar by SE Pharmacy Workforce Leads –…

We have a vacancy for an LPC Committee Member representing Independent Contractors. If you would like to stand, please complete and return the attached nomination…

The UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB) invites you to join a UK-wide ‘Big Conversation’ about the future of collaborative pharmacy professional leadership. ‘Enabling…

In response to the national shortage of Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy (PERT) and the National Patient Safety Alerts (NPSA) issued 24 May and 18 December…

Following a procurement process, the supplier of enteral feed products and consumables in hospitals and the community in Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Berkshire (West and East).…

We would like to congratulate Ian Dunphy on being elected as the Chair of the Community Pharmacy Thames Valley committee. With his vast experience and…

We are delighted to share that Callum Anderson, MP for Buckingham and Bletchley, had a productive visit to Jardines Pharmacy in Meadow Walk, Buckingham. During…

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) are relaunching the home learning environment Better Health Start for Life ‘Little Moments Together’ campaign. A range of…

According to feedback, some pharmacies on the Flu Vaccination Pharmacy Finder do not have vaccine stock. Pharmacies should ensure that the website accurately represents NHS seasonal flu…

Josh Reynolds MP recently met with the team at H A McParland Pharmacy in Furze Platt to discuss the challenges community pharmacists face. The rising…

The Food Standards Agency has issued a recall for TriOn Pharma’s Aactive D3 2000iu/ml supplements due to excess levels of Vitamin D3. Community pharmacies must…

GP colleagues and pharmacists are being reminded to apply caution when prescribing or dispensing two similar sounding medications. Surrey and Borders NHS Partnership Trust (SABP)…

Unplanned Service Suspension Notifications can now be done via MYS Portal NHS England has introduced the Manage Your Service (MYS) portal for notifying unplanned temporary…