Additional guidance on PQS PCN Domains published

Following the publication of the full Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) details on 27th August 2020 for 2020/21, additional guidance and...

Healthcare workers should pause the NHS COVID-19 app when at work

For those who have downloaded and are using the NHS COVID-19 app, NHSE&I advises healthcare workers to pause the app while...

Flu Update 

PHE publish leaflet on flu vac supplies The DH, PHE and the NHS have published a leaflet for the public, which explains...

Community Pharmacy Deadline Tracker – October 2020

The LPC have developed a Deadline Tracker to help keep you on track with your monthly tasks, quality payments and...

All COVID-19 PPE now available via portal

The Government’s PPE portal can now be used by community pharmacies to obtain all the COVID-19 personal protective equipment (PPE)...

Accessing Priority COVID-19 Testing

Pharmacy contractors will be aware from recent media reports of the challenges the NHS Test and Trace service is currently...

Health Campaigns

The Stoptober campaign will run from 1 – 31 October 2020. This year the campaign will be positioned as part of the...

Pharmacy Quality Scheme Update

Completing COVID-19 secure preparations and the Part 1 PQS The increasing numbers of COVID-19 infections and the actions being taken...

Face coverings become compulsory for retail staff

It is now compulsory for community pharmacy staff to wear a face covering in areas that are open to the public and...

PQS Part 2 LPC Training Summary

The LPC has prepared a summary to help you to support you and your pharmacy team to complete the required...

Test and Trace – disagreeing with assessments and escalating the case

Contractors are reminded that if they disagree with an assessment or an identification of a recent close contact by an...

PQS Aspiration payment window opens

The Aspiration payment window for the Pharmacy Quality Scheme 2020/21 Part 2 is now open. Contractors who wish to, can...