📝 Get ready for upcoming changes and complete PQS 🗓️ To support out contractors and pharmacy teams, we broken down the new requirements into bitesize chunks to work through each month. Click to view the full plan ⬇️ ow.ly/XVyV50VPRaP

Earlier this month GMPCB held the first in a series of roundtable events between representatives from primary care and the VCFSE sector. Find out how we're aiming to turn shared ambition into practical collaboration to improve outcomes for our communities. gmpcb.org.uk/building-bridg…

Following the launch of the NHS 10 Year Health Plan, chair of Greater Manchester Optometry Provider Board, Dharmesh Patel, shares his thoughts on the plan 👇 Read more about the shift from hospital to community in the full plan: gov.uk/government/pub… #10YearHealthPlan

This is a fantastic initiative - thank you to everyone who will be delivering this at community pharmacies We are Primary Care

DH to roll out 42 neighbourhood health hubs from September vist.ly/3n8w2pr The government has announced that the first 42 of its new “neighbourhood health services” - staffed by teams including pharmacists - will be rolled out from September Department of Health and Social Care

Chair of Greater Manchester Dentistry Provider Board, Don McGrath, shares his thoughts on the NHS 10 Year Health Plan. The plan aims to get the NHS back on its feet, and fit for the future. Read the full plan here: gov.uk/government/pub…

Congratulations Chris! 🎉 It was an honour to present the Collaboration Award to you. So many inspirational people and stories at last night's awards!

Pharmacy teams can now download Pharmacy First posters in multiple languages to help promote the service to patients in their communities. Download the poster 🔗 bit.ly/4lsGZ6L

GMPCB is excited to be supporting this programme via our GP Provider Board and GP Excellence Programme. 12 places available. Deadline for expressions of interest 31 July

Are you new to prescribing, an experienced prescriber, or a long-time prescribing pharmacist exploring your next steps? The RPS Prescribing Development Programme is here for you. Get started now: ow.ly/wINe50WeRBa

Primary care and VCSFE colleagues are invited to book their place at this year's GM Primary Care Summit. Join us to celebrate 10 years of partnership and set the vision for the future. - Weds 8 Oct - Village Hotel Ashton - 11am to 5pm Secure your spot: gmpcb.org.uk/book-your-plac…

'It was truly an honour to present the GM Health and Care Champion Award for Collaboration to Chris Durkin, for his ‘Singing from the Heart’ project' PCB chair, Luvjit Kandula, comments on the winner of this year's GM Health & Care Champion Awards collaboration award: gmpcb.org.uk/music-therapy-…

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 Following negotiations with NHS England, we have agreed to the introduction of a one-season trial of a new flu vaccination service for children aged 2-3 years. The service will be commissioned as an Advanced service and pharmacies that choose to provide the

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The July edition of GMPCB's Provider Update is available! Find out more about our #collaboration work this month. You can also catch up on all the latest news, programmes and events from across the PCB and wider partnership. gmpcb.org.uk/july-provider-…

Pharmacy tech apprenticeship breaks into UK top 30 vist.ly/3ztdr New data shows 2,320 starts in the level 3 pharmacy technician apprenticeship in England, making it the 30th most popular apprenticeship #pharmacy #communitypharmacy chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/education…

🚨Triage Methodologies Training 🚨 Looking to boost your triage skills and clinical decision-making? 📅 6-week course 🕘 9am to 4pm 👥 Face-to-face and MS Teams Contact your locality workforce lead or email [email protected]

CPE asks pharmacies for steer on 2026/27 contract ‘priorities’ vist.ly/438u5 The pharmacy negotiator has asked pharmacy owners to help shape “negotiating priorities” for the 2026/27 contract Community Pharmacy England chemistanddruggist.co.uk/news/funding/c…

Following news of the ongoing rollout of prescription status info in the NHS App, community pharmacy teams have the opportunity to take part in a new NHS England pilot that will enhance how patients track their prescriptions. Learn more and take part 👉 bit.ly/4ovL10l

🚨 Are you part of the primary care workforce in GM? 🚨 Join our virtual, informal Lunch and Learn session - for the Primary Care Integrated Development Programme Discover how it can support your professional development. Sign up here 👉 medtribe.com/courses/pc-idp…