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
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
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
Middlesex pharmacies should have received this NHS letter describing the new Pandemic Delivery Service, giving the service specification and remuneration details. Since the service was launched with effect from Thursday, 9th April, contractors should note any potential claims under the Advanced Service from and including that date. It is important that you keep a record
PPE for Pharmacy teams Following discussion with PSNC, DHSC and NHSE&I are working with Public Health England (PHE) to send free of charge packs of PPE to pharmacies in mid-March; the packs contained 50 masks, 200 aprons and 100 pairs of gloves. If pharmacies did not receive their PPE packs, or if the pack delivered
