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Crisis in A&E

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Jan 13, 2015 | NHS

A&E is in crisis with targets being missed, 111 is fielding many calls but will always err on the side of caution and send the patient to A&E if they are in any doubt. GPs appointments are hard to get and often GPs little or no time to properly read patients...

What do you think about POM to P switches How much power does it give to the patient??

by Ryan Watts | Jan 7, 2015 | GPhC, NHS

The UK is a leader in switches, after New Zealand, but first in Europe. We had the first Statin in the world and the first emergency hormonal contraceptive (Levonelle) available over the counter. In the last century there were double digit switches of...

Former NPA chief: ‘Inevitable’ that Call to Action would be ignored

by John Finey | Dec 22, 2014 | NHS, Pharmacist, Regulation

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! No I am not banging my head against the desk for the obvious reason; pharmacy appearing to have been left on the side lines again. Don’t get me wrong, I think the NHS is fantastic and like all of us have personal...

CQC Registration and DBS Disclosure

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Dec 19, 2014 | Consultancy, CQC, NHS, Open Courses, Pharmacist

Are you applying for CQC registration? Are you aware that guild lines state that your registered manager must have received an enhanced DBS disclosure within the last six months and that the application for disclosure must have been countersigned by the CQC? If they...

Patient Safety- NICE guidelines on Managing Drug Allergies

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Sep 13, 2014 | Blog, Community Pharmacy, NHS, Pharmacist

Startling statistics show that as many as 15% of patients have their hospital stays increased due to adverse drug reactions. Serious drug reactions are increasing and some could be avoided by checking with patients if they are allergic to any medication. At...

GPs and Pharmacists must collaborate to provide flu vaccine service

by Jackie (née Heneghan) Peck | Sep 13, 2014 | Behind the scenes, Blog, Community Pharmacy, NHS, Pharmacist, Pharmacy Suppliers

Lets “ Stand together against flu.” I quote from the Sanofi Pasteur advert . I was horrified to read that that GPs in Shropshire and Staffordshire have objected to NHS England local contract team inviting pharmacies to contract to deliver a Pharmacy-led flu...

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Crisis in A&E

What do you think about POM to P switches How much power does it give to the patient??

Former NPA chief: ‘Inevitable’ that Call to Action would be ignored

CQC Registration and DBS Disclosure

Patient Safety- NICE guidelines on Managing Drug Allergies

GPs and Pharmacists must collaborate to provide flu vaccine service

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