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Update on new flexible approaches to flu vaccination service
An update on the new flexible approaches being considered for support the provision of the flu vaccination service has been...
Initial information on the Part 2 PQS for 2020/21
An initial outline of requirements for Part 2 of the 2020/21 Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) has been released. On 13th...
Further details on the national flu immunisation programme announced
Further to the Annual flu letter published on the 14th May 2020, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), Public...
MHRA launches campaign on emollients and fire risk
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has launched a campaign to raise awareness of the fire risk and...
Government commits to NHS workforce development
The NHS has today (30th July 2020) published a People Plan for 2020/21, which sets out how it will support...
New research on key role of community pharmacy in COVID-19 pandemic
Research into the role of community pharmacy during pandemics, with the express aim of producing guidelines to support practice, is...
PHE launches ‘Better Health’ campaign to encourage weight loss
Public Health England (PHE) has today (Monday 27th July) launched a new health campaign to help ‘reset’ the nation’s health,...
NHS flu vac programme targets 30 million people as expansion of eligible groups announced
On 14th May 2020, Public Health England (PHE), the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), NHS England, and NHS...
Survey suggests COVID-19 has improved attitudes to self care
Almost one in three people (31%) are now more likely to visit a pharmacy for advice before seeking help elsewhere,...
