Yesterday, LPC Chairs and Community Pharmacy England met with MPs to discuss the value that pharmacies bring to local communities and the need to protect them into the future.

🏆 Community Pharmacy Devon (CPD) is pleased to announce the CPD 2025 Awards to celebrate the fantastic work that community pharmacy contractors and their teams do. To view the categories and make your nomination, please visit shorturl.at/P6xLP. Entries in by 16/08/25!

Looking to provide Pharmacy First services and want to make sure your consultation notes are up to standard to be included in a patient’s primary care health record? Book a place on the online session here - shorturl.at/yLgp3

🌟🏆Join us at the Community Pharmacy Devon Conference 2025 to gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of the NHS and what these changes mean for community pharmacy. 🎫 Book your place here: shorturl.at/l4xaF #CommunityPharmacy

Sir Keir Starmer has set out his 10-year-plan to reform the NHS in England. He said the government's 162-page blueprint might be the last chance to put the health service "back on its feet". Here is what the plan could mean in practice. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

The APPG on Pharmacy has published its report into medicines shortages in England, calling for urgent action to protect patients and support pharmacists. Find the full report and recommendations here: pharmacyappg.co.uk/news

CPE response to DHSC’s proposals: Freeing up pharmacists’ time to treat patients cpe.org.uk/our-news/our-r…

Join us for an exciting masterclass tailored to help you excel in the world of pharmacy at our 14th September Conference Resilience in Actio - thanks to the National Pharmacy Association book your place today! devon.communitypharmacy.org.uk/our-events/res…

Following discussions with Community Pharmacy England, the service specification for the 2025/26 Community Pharmacy Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service has been published today by NHS England. Read the service specification 🔗 bit.ly/3GDd2lA

Community pharmacies providing the Flu Vaccination Advanced Service are invited to use the National Booking System (NBS) for the 2025/26 flu season. This follows last year’s offer and aims to facilitate easier patient access and appointment management. Tell me more 👉

1/7 📷IMPORTANT NOTE FROM COMMUNITY PHARMACY DEVON - PLEASE READ! Spotlight on Community Pharmacy - September 14th 2025 We are super excited to be arranging our very first pharmacy conference in Devon, Resilience in Action being held on 14th September 2025.

2/7 The location is Exeter Racecourse which is easily accessible from the M5 and A38. There are three themes to the day; you'll have the chance to choose from a variety of breakout sessions.

3/7 There will be an NPA Masterclass on how to make the most from your NHS pharmacy services. Nick Kaye (3rd generation pharmacist + past Chair of the NPA) will run this session to help you excel in the world of pharmacy and provide you with ideas on maximising your income.

4/7 Blood pressure checks, contraception, flu and Covid vaccinations, New Medicines Service, DMS and more....don't miss out and book your place today - shorturl.at/PQSCt

5/7 We will celebrate your hard work and innovation at an awards ceremony recognising excellence across community pharmacy. You have until the 16th August to submit your nominations. Info on the five categories and a link to the online form here - shorturl.at/Zn0HO

6/7 View the agenda for the day's events here - shorturl.at/pf5Mu

7/7 ***** IMPORTANT REMINDER: This event is for all pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in Devon pharmacies alongside all other members of the pharmacy teams who are interested**** please pass on to your teams including locums. See you there!

The CPD 2025 Awards, which recognise excellence in Community Pharmacy, take place soon: 📍 Location: Exeter Racecourse, Kennford 📅 Date: Saturday, 14th September 2025 🕒 Time: 3:45 PM – 4:30 PM 👉 Submit Your Online Nomination Here: shorturl.at/2mcD8

Sir Mel Stride, MP for Central Devon, recently visited Pharmaderma to meet with staff and discuss how local pharmacies are helping to provide accessible healthcare services to the community including the Independent Prescriber Pathfinder Service. #CommunityPharmacy

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