Community Pharmacy Humber – Community Pharmacy Humber

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Humber Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) known as Community Pharmacy Humber is the local voice of Community Pharmacy contractors within its Health & Wellbeing Board areas.

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Latest CPE Updates

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Hypertension Case Finding Service

This page contains information about the Hypertension case-finding service.

Pharmacy Contraception Service

This page contains information about the Pharmacy Contraception Service.

Flu Vaccination Service

Each year from September through to March the NHS runs a seasonal flu vaccination campaign aiming to vaccinate all patients who are at risk of developing more serious complications from the virus.

Service Finders

Find pharmacies who provide services such as Flu Vaccination, Blood Pressure Checks, Contraception and Lateral Flow Devices, as well as other useful service finders.

Resources A-Z

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Contacts

LPC meeting dates

Community Pharmacy Humber – View this year's LPC meeting dates.

Terms of Service

On 20th October 2020 new NHS regulations were laid to introduce changes to the Terms of Service for pharmacy contractors.

Virtual Outcomes

Access FREE training available to all Humber pharmacies.

COVID-19 Hub Page

For all the latest info on COVID-19.

NHS Blood Pressure Checks

Find out more about the Hypertension Case Finding Service

Pharmacy First

Find out more about the Pharmacy First Service

LPC News

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Pharmacies poised to take collective action after NPA ballot result

Independent community pharmacies in England, Wales and Northern Ireland could be limiting their services to patients in the New Year following a near unanimous vote…

14th November 2024

Humber & North Yorkshire ICB update: Upcoming Bank Holidays for 2024

The ICB have issued some updates for the upcoming bank holidays. Please click here for more information

12th November 2024

Latest workshops/resources available from CPPE

Please click here to find out more about CPPE, and their latest resources and workshops.

11th October 2024

Introducing our New Podcasts page

Humber LPC has created a Podcast page that community pharmacy teams may find useful. The page includes links to several pharmacy podcasts available from Virtual…

11th October 2024

Virtual Outcomes Course – Flu Vaccination Service 2024

Check out the latest course from Virtual Outcomes – Flu Vaccination Service 2024: https://virtualoutcomes.co.uk/pharmacy-training/

27th September 2024

Virtual Outcomes Course – Compliance Aids

Check out the new Virtual Outcomes Course – Compliance Aids Virtual Outcomes has launched a new course to support pharmacies in understanding the Equality Act and what…

18th September 2024

Latest Community Pharmacy England News

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November 2024 Price Concessions 2nd Update

Following discussions between Community Pharmacy England and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) regarding medicine pricing issues reported by pharmacy owners, the Department…

20th November 2024

Medicine Supply Notification: Levobunolol (Betagan®) 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free

Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has issued a medicine supply notification for Levobunolol (Betagan®) 0.5% eye drops 0.4ml unit dose preservative free. MSN/2024/108…

20th November 2024

Guidance on handling ‘FS’ endorsed prescriptions for free supply of sexual health treatments

As ‘FS’ endorsed prescription items become more common, Community Pharmacy England has released updated guidance on how pharmacies should handle these prescriptions. Community pharmacies are…

20th November 2024

NHS England seek your views on central procurement of flu vacs

The NHS Vaccination Strategy, published in December last year, set out an intention for NHS England, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and…

20th November 2024

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Entyvio 108mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (Takeda UK Limited)

MHRA Class 4 Medicines Defect Information: Entyvio 108mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe (Takeda UK Limited) Drug alert number: EL (24)A/55 Date issued: 18…

18th November 2024

Reminder: complete the 2024 mandatory workforce survey

Pharmacy owners are reminded of the requirement to complete the 2024 workforce survey, which is a mandatory requirement for all pharmacy owners. Read more about…

18th November 2024

Events

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Men’s Health Comms & Events

November: A Month for Men’s Health International Men’s Day is celebrated as part of Men’s Health Awareness Month. Globally, men die on average six years…

21 November 2024

Several dates in November

Online

Free Bitesize Lung Cancer Awareness Sessions

To mark Lung cancer awareness month (November), Humber and North Yorkshire Cancer Alliance is supporting national campaigns to raise awareness about lung cancer and the…

25 November 2024

Several online dates available 1st-25th Nov 2024

Tillotts Clostridioides difficile Infection Webinar

This webinar is taking place on Tuesday 26 November 2024. Agenda overview: 13:00 – Tillotts Introduction 13:05 – Professor Mark Wilcox OBE “Consequences of taking our…

26 November 2024

1pm

Online

NHS 10-Year Plan webinars

Community Pharmacy England will be hosting two webinars to discuss the Government’s NHS 10-year plan and to help pharmacy owners or others who want to…

26 November 2024

7.30pm

Online: 18th & 26th November

Tracy Kirk COPD Autumn Series 2024

Please click the link below to view the dates of the next Tracy Kirk COPD series for healthcare professionals. These promotional workshops will focus on…

28 November 2024

12:45–15:00

Several online dates in Sep, Oct & Nov

Training opportunities – North Lincolnshire

The North Lincolnshire Public Health Team have organised some great training opportunities over the coming months for professionals and colleagues working in North Lincs. Click…

6 December 2024

Several dates

SmokeFree Hull Brief Intervention Training October – December 2024

Thinking about your professional development? Book a place on our Brief Intervention Training to learn the facts about smoking and how to start conversations that…

31 December 2024

Several dates October - December 2024

Online

Webinar – Diagnosing and Managing Cows’ Milk Allergy

Information and tools to help you diagnose and manage Cows’ Milk Allergy. Summary: The aim of this webinar is to aid primary care individuals in…

31 December 2024

On demand webinar

Implementing Pharmacy First: Webinar series

Community Pharmacy England hosted a series of webinars to help pharmacy owners and their teams to prepare for the new Pharmacy First service, and changes…

31 December 2024

Webinars on-demand

CPPE Pharmacy technicians using patient group directions in practice e-learning programme

CPPE launches Pharmacy technicians – using patient group directions in practice e-learning programme Please view press release for more information on CPPE’s new Pharmacy technicians…

31 December 2024

Online

Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership Training

Click the link below to access training provided by the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership. Access Training All sessions are free to…

31 December 2024

Several online events

Free Cancer Champion Awareness Sessions

Would you recognise the signs and symptoms of cancer? 1 in 2 people will develop cancer at some point in their life. Being aware of…

31 December 2024

Several training sessions throughout the year

Online

Training: Get ahead for Pharmacy First

Community pharmacists and pharmacy technicians can access a range of funded, flexible training to expand their clinical skills and improve patient care. Courses include: Clinical…

31 December 2024

Several training opportunities available

Health and Wellbeing Conversations Training

We are launching our fantastic new health and wellbeing conversations training next month. The training is aimed at line managers (of any profession, banding or…

6 February 2025

Several dates available Oct 2024-Feb 2025

NHSBSA Online Webinars for Pharmacy Teams

The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) host webinars to provide an insight into how they process and reimburse prescriptions. These sessions take place online and…

27 March 2025

10am & 2pm

Online: Several dates Nov 2024 - Mar 2025

Further funded IP training for community pharmacists

The NHS is offering further independent prescribing (IP) courses for community pharmacists, including locums. This training, funded by NHS England, enables pharmacists to support patients…

31 March 2025

Courses are available until the end of March 2025

Short Courses: University of Bath

The postgraduate pharmacy team at the University of Bath has released a series of online short courses for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. These courses are…

30 September 2025

Up to Sept 2025

Online