For people living with mild frailty our focus should be upon helping individuals and their carers to acknowledge, understand and address the condition, ensuring they are aware of the support available to them. This can provide people with the tools they need to self-manage their condition and enable them to access appropriate support when they. […]
The current Chief Pharmaceutical Officer’s Clinical Fellow at NHS England shares the thinking behind a new programme to devise and test an integrated model for NHS pharmacy and medicines use in an STP/ICS: We often refer to pharmacy by sector – community, hospital, general practice, mental health, the list goes on – but our shared […]
Case study summary Steve worked in hospital pharmacy for 25 years but was keen for a lifestyle change and to use his medicines expertise in primary care. Moving to this role has meant a move to live by Dorset coast, creating opportunities for both Steve and his family, for example dog walking, fishing, kayaking and […]
With schemes for medicine optimisation in care homes due to be launched in October, NHS England’s national lead reflects on progress so far and examines the integrated models of care which are being developed to help residents: All parts of the NHS in England – the 44 sustainability and transformation partnerships (STPs) and integrated care […]
As the NHS celebrates 70 years of providing health services in primary care, NHS England’s Chief Pharmaceutical Officer details a visit he made to a GP practice in Westbourne, Bournemouth: According to a report in the British Journal of General Practice (BJGP) published in February, a GP practice serving around 30,000 patients can expect to […]
NHS England’s Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer explains why the search is on for ‘early career’ pharmacy professionals: The expectations of and opportunities for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to support patients and their safe and effective use of medicines have never been greater. That’s why it is essential that our future pharmacy leaders help shape this […]
NHS England’s National Pharmacy lead for Care Homes explains how the Vanguards are reducing the risks of medicine-related complications and unplanned hospital admissions: I know a woman in a care home, let’s call her Dorothy. Dorothy is happy in her care home; she has a loving family, good care and makes her own choices. Dorothy […]
The National Director for NHS RightCare looks at what overuse and underuse mean for people and patients; and how they are tackled for the benefit of the person, patient, taxpayer and the NHS: Overuse and underuse are two of the key themes underpinning the NHS RightCare programme implemented across all Clinical Commissioning Groups Sustainability and […]
Did you know? Pharmacists are experts in medicines and increasing numbers are also qualified to prescribe A pharmacist can clinically check an existing prescription, and make sure the person is getting the right care A pharmacist can assess an ill person and advise if they need further treatment or if their condition is appropriate for […]
Applications are now being invited for the 2017 Clinical Fellowship Scheme for practising pharmacists. The placements will allow nine clinical fellows to work in an apprenticeship style model for 12 months with the most senior leaders across the NHS and healthcare-related organisations. All successful applicants will be appointed to host organisations and take up fellowship […]