The LPC has been working together with the H&F London Fire Brigade Service to help with Community Pharmacy Medicine deliveries for those patients who fall outside of the “shielded” medicines scheme recently announced by NHSE & I. This is a truly multi-professional collaboration where everyone has come together to help the vulnerable in need. The
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Enfield Council have set up a Volunteer Medicines Delivery Service to help our Pharmacies manage the demand for medicines delivery. The Council have received many calls from isolated patients about medicine deliveries. The Enfield Volunteer Medicine Delivery Service, otherwise known as the “ Enfield Collection Services” is available to any Pharmacy requiring assistance and for
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Please see the comprehensive information from the Metropolitan Police Service on keeping your pharmacy premises secure and staff members safe during the coronavirus pandemic: Security advice for pharmacies from the Met Police
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The Coronavirus National Testing Programme has now expanded capacity to test other frontline workers. This applies to frontline workers in England and Northern Ireland only, and includes community pharmacy staff who are having to self-isolate, due to having coronavirus-like symptoms or because a member of their household has symptoms. Any employees who think they are
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Update 1st October 2021 Following a decision by the Department of Health and Social Care, NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I) has confirmed a further extension of the period of commissioning of the Pandemic Delivery Service for people who have been notified of the need to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace; the service will
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The LPC has put together its own guidance on the frequently asked questions around pharmacy operations during the Coronavirus crisis. In addition, the PSNC has published an update: https://psnc.org.uk/our-news/covid-19-update-pqs-pharmacy-services-and-payments/ Common FAQs Can I restrict the number of people/patients coming in to the pharmacy at any one time? The LPC would suggest that it is unsafe
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The GPHC have published a joint statement with other statutory regulators of health and care professionals about how they will continue to regulate in light of the coronavirus (Covid-19). In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the GPHC have also published a statement regarding their change in approach to inspections of pharmacies.
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As there is an increased likelihood of the Covid-19 Coronavirus having more of an impact in the next few weeks, contractors are advised to give particular attention to the plan in place in the likelihood of 1 or more members of the pharmacy team being absent, including possibly the regular Pharmacist. If you have vulnerable
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March 2020 At the moment it may be difficult for you to see a doctor about your asthma, but it is very important at this time to get your asthma as well controlled as possible. This means if you do catch a virus your lungs can deal with it better. This information is to try
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What contractors and pharmacy teams can do now: Contractors and pharmacy teams would be advised to take the following actions to ensure they are well prepared: Read the NHSE&I guidance and implement its recommended actions regarding preparing for COVID-19; COVID-19 posters could be displayed at points of entry to your pharmacy and near the medicines
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