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Covid-19: Pre-reg trainees assigned new roles 'must be protected'

New guidance for pre-registration trainee pharmacy professionals has been issued in England, Wales and Scotland.

02 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Scrap the prescription charge during pandemic, Government urged

Pharmacy bodies are urging the Government to scrap all prescription charges in England for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Boots to donate over 200,000 toiletries to NHS workers

Boots UK has said it will donate over 200,000 essential toiletries to NHS workers and charities that support vulnerable people.

01 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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NHSE gives pharmacies £300 for social distancing barriers

Pharmacies in England will receive a £300 payment for installing protective barriers in order to reduce teams’ risk of Covid-19 infection.

01 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Asthma UK clarifies who is at high risk from Covid-19

Preventer inhaler plus preventer oral medication plus continuous oral steriods equals high risk.

01 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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New Covid-19 guidance for PTs rejoining the register

APTUK has issued new guidance for pharmacy technicians returning to their roles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020 , 1 Min Article

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£300m Covid-19 downpayment for pharmacies 'not new money'

The Government has signed off on £300 million in advance funding for community pharmacies in England over the next two months.

31 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Exclusive: Over a third of pharmacy staff have self-isolated

Over a third of pharmacy staff have self-isolated over concerns they may be infected with Covid-19.

31 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Social distancing 'best protection for pharmacies' say bodies

Pharmacy bodies have signed a joint statement on the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

31 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Thornton & Ross provide free skincare cream for NHS staff

Thornton & Ross is offering skincare products to health staff to combat the discomfort of Covid-19 safety measures.

31 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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PDA defends right of locums to set their rates

PDA warns off companies which threaten to report locums who raise rates to GPhC.

31 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacists 'lambs to the slaughter' reveals Covid-19 survey

The past two weeks have seen workload issues push community pharmacists to breaking point, a new survey reveals.

30 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Exclusive: 77% of pharmacists report rise in abusive behaviour

A new survey reveals the extent of the worrying trend of abuse towards pharmacy teams.

30 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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Cash injection, emergency supply on PSNC's action list

An emergency cash injection and an NHS emergency supply service are two items in PSNC’s ‘negotiations action list’.

30 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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£5 million to expand mental health services

In a drive to help support the public’s mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, PHE are to provide mental health guidance.

30 Mar 2020 , 2 Min Article

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NHS messaging service to send Covid-19 text support

People who contact NHS 111 and register their coronavirus symptoms will receive support through daily text messages.

30 Mar 2020 , 1 Min Article

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