Community Pharmacy Devon

04/11/2025

Pharmacist Support has announced the return of the pharmacist ACTNow wellbeing campaign, running this year from Monday 20th October to Friday 7th November 2025.

Now in its sixth year, the campaign continues to encourage people across the profession to Allow time for wellbeing, Consider the needs of others and Take action to support themselves and their colleagues.

This year’s campaign will focus on three urgent themes identified through the latest Workforce Wellbeing Survey, conducted with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS):

Connection
Personal Budgeting & Financial Support
Navigating Change & Growth
For more information, ACTNow and take a look.

https://pharmacistsupport.org/news/pharmacist-actnow-2025/

Read all about how we're supporting pharmacist mental health and wellbeing through our free ACTNow campaign!

03/11/2025

It’s national week! Community pharmacists are highly qualified health care professionals, who can provide clinical advice and prompt treatment in your neighbourhood.

Pharmacists train for 5 years before they qualify, so make full use of their clinical skills and ask your pharmacist for advice on common illnesses and staying well.

31/10/2025

If you're getting stressed about money and increasing debt levels then it may be time to ask for help. Head over to our website for compassionate and useful guidance on managing money and surviving challenging times: https://pharmacistsupport.org/i-need-help-managing-my/finances/managing-your-money/

31/10/2025

Keep it local and support your local community pharmacy!

31/10/2025

Useful tips for pumpkin carving!

🎃🔪 Thinking of carving up a spooky pumpkin this Halloween? Before you do, here’s how to stay safe - and how to keep your sugar intake in check 👻🍬

How to carve a pumpkin safely:
🛠️ Use a clean, dry, well-lit area with a sturdy surface.
🧼 Wash and thoroughly dry your hands and tools to avoid slips.
🛡️ Use a proper pumpkin carving kit (small serrated saws) instead of large kitchen knives.
🔄 Always cut away from your body and use small, controlled motions.
👨‍👩‍👧 Leave the carving to adults; kids can draw the design or scoop out pulp.
⚠️ If you get cut and heavy bleeding continues for more than 15 minutes, seek medical care.

Too many sweets can impact your health in more ways than one.
Read how sugar affects your body and tips for moderating consumption:
👉 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/eat-well/food-types/how-does-sugar-in-our-diet-affect-our-health/

Balance is everything - carve safely, enjoy treats mindfully, and take care.

31/10/2025

Calling community pharmacy owners and community pharmacy teams.

Poll on winter pressures and C-19 vaccination issues

Community Pharmacy England wants to hear about your views and concerns for the coming winter season.

A short survey gives you the opportunity to feed directly into the Committee’s important work to push for further improvements and support for the sector.

Share your views before 10th November 👉

Community pharmacy owners are being asked to share their views and concerns as we head into winter, as well as any further feedback they have, before the next full Community Pharmacy England Committee meeting taking place in November. As pharmacy owners brace themselves for what is expected to be a

31/10/2025

Short on time as an unpaid carer? 🙋

Do you have health concerns, for example; sinusitis, shingles or a sore throat? 🤧

If needed, your pharmacist can now provide some prescription medicine without having to wait to see a GP.

Think pharmacy first: https://www.england.nhs.uk/primary-care/pharmacy/pharmacy-services/pharmacy-first/

31/10/2025

Ask Your Pharmacist Week starts Monday! It’s the perfect time to spotlight the vital role pharmacists play in our everyday health. Whether it’s expert advice, managing prescriptions, or helping with minor ailments, your local pharmacy is here for you.

📣Join the conversation, follow the campaign, and help spread the word.
📲Access free resources to share with your community: https://ow.ly/cnOr50XiVh2

23/10/2025

Pharmacist Support has announced the return of the pharmacist ACTNow wellbeing campaign, running this year from Monday 20th October to Friday 7th November 2025.

Now in its sixth year, the campaign continues to encourage people across the profession to Allow time for wellbeing, Consider the needs of others and Take action to support themselves and their colleagues.

This year’s campaign will focus on three urgent themes identified through the latest Workforce Wellbeing Survey, conducted with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS):
Connection
Personal Budgeting & Financial Support
Navigating Change & Growth

https://pharmacistsupport.org/news/pharmacist-actnow-2025/

The results of the sixth annual RPS Workforce Wellbeing Survey, delivered in partnership with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and in collaboration with the Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK), reveal the immense strain facing pharmacy teams..

22/10/2025

Community Pharmacy England wants to hear pharmacy owners’ views and concerns for the coming winter season.

The short survey allows pharmacy owners to input directly into the next meeting of the Community Pharmacy England Committee in November, where they will be discussing CPCF negotiations for 2026/27, seasonal vaccination activity, and other important issues. The poll results will also contribute to ongoing efforts to push for further improvements and support for community pharmacies.

Pharmacies are continuing to operate under immense strain and winter pressures are already raising their head, including a new challenge in managing patient confusion around COVID-19 vaccination eligibility changes. A new opinion poll is a simple way of sharing how concerned you are about your pharm...

21/10/2025

Community Pharmacy England’s latest sector opinion poll is now open.

This time they are keen to hear how concerned pharmacy owners are about their business going into the winter and, with Community Pharmacy England seeking financial compensation on the COVID-19 vaccination issues, they are asking for views on the impact this has had. The survey also looks to gauge the level of use and interest in hub and spoke dispensing, as well as continuing to track the intensity of various financial pressures on pharmacies.

Please complete the survey here:https://cpe.org.uk/our-news/sector-poll-tell-us-about-winter-readiness-and-c-19-vac-issues

Community pharmacy owners are being asked to share their views and concerns as we head into winter, as well as any further feedback they have, before the next full Community Pharmacy England Committee meeting taking place in November. As pharmacy owners brace themselves for what is expected to be a

21/10/2025

Pharmacists across England are once again picking up the pieces of a system that hasn’t communicated clearly enough.

https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/pharmacist-nhs-vaccine-communication-opinion-5HjdFbK_2/

Pharmacists across England are once again picking up the pieces of a system that hasn’t communicated clearly enough, writes Thorrun Govind.