Changes to the service specification from 4th October 2021 An amended COVID-19 test kit distribution service will begin from 4 October. As part of the changes, people will be asked to register on gov.uk or by calling 119 for a collect code to pick up test kits. Please refer to the updated specification here. Key
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Staying positive – A pharmacist’s view When I wrote about community pharmacy and asthma for the Ask about Asthma 2020 campaign, I didn’t imagine that covid-19 would still be having such an impact a year later. I had envisaged that community pharmacy would become digitally enabled to provide routine virtual consultations, and innovative services would
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Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility If you have safeguarding concerns about a child, young person or an adult then please use the links below to refer to the appropriate team in each borough. Barnet Safeguarding adults in Barnet Safeguarding children in Barnet Enfield Making a safeguarding referral – Adults and children Haringey Safeguarding adults in Haringey
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This domain contains THREE separate criteria. 1. Personalised asthma action plans and promoting spacer device use in children prescribed pressurised metered dose inhalers (pMDIs) On the day of the declaration, the pharmacy contractor must have evidence that they have ensured that: all children aged 5 to 15 dispensed inhaled press and breathe pMDI for asthma have
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PQS 2021-2022 Making a start Initial details of the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) 2021-22 Read more about how your pharmacy can make a start on 2021-22 PQS PQS 2021-2022 summary Training Summary of training requirements for PQS 2021 -2022 VirtualOutcomes have an online training course designed to support the pharmacies in reducing dispensing errors here.
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Meningitis awareness campaign launches in London – information for healthcare professionals. A high-profile meningitis campaign, led by Meningitis Now and supported by NHS London, PHE, pharmaceutical company GSK, Meningitis Research Foundation (MRF) and a Life for a Cure, has rolled out across Greater London on Monday 9 August. The campaign will run from August-September 2021
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COVID-19 Costs The PSNC has accepted an offer from the Government/DHSC to reimburse pharmacy contractors for extra costs incurred due to COVID-19, and recovery of advance payments. The six-week period for community pharmacy contractors to claim for the extra costs they incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic began on Monday 5th July 2021. Pharmacies will
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Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians are reminded that they must complete the Discharge Medicines Service (DMS) Declaration of Competence (DoC) before providing DMS, which became an Essential service earlier this year. Even if pharmacies are not yet receiving referrals from hospitals, community pharmacy contractors should be ready to provide the service, which includes ensuring staff have
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Why do I need a DBS Check as an individual? There are a number of reasons why an individual may need a DBS Check: • Employment • Visa • Character Reference/Background Why can’t I apply for a DBS check as an individual? The DBS state that an individual cannot apply for a Standard or Enhanced
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FREE Online Training for Community Pharmacy teams in our LPCs Virtual Outcomes is an Online Training Site that produces short online courses and podcasts on a range of topics, including health promotion, clinical and business development. Course materials are available to support teams with the pharmacy contract, public health campaigns and training of new services
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