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We are the Local Pharmaceutical Committee that represents, serves and work alongside the over 235 community Pharmacies of Leicestershire and Rutland for the welfare of the patients in the region.

27/02/2026

♻️ Medicines Amnesty Campaign Launching Across LLR – March 2026

From March 2026, the ICB, alongside Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT), will be launching a Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Medicines Amnesty Campaign.

This important initiative aims to proactively remind residents that unused or unwanted medicines can be safely returned to their local community pharmacy for disposal.

Why this matters

Unused medicines stored at home present real risks — for individuals, families, and communities. This campaign supports safer medicines use by:

✅ Reducing medicines waste
✅ Improving patient and household safety
✅ Promoting responsible management of medication

Stockpiling prescribed or over-the-counter medicines can increase the risk of accidental or intentional ingestion and may contribute to serious harm, including increased su***de risk. Encouraging safe returns is therefore a simple action with significant public health impact.

What we are asking pharmacy teams to do

Community pharmacy teams across LLR are asked to:

• Print and display the campaign poster in visible areas (counters, waiting areas, noticeboards)
• Encourage conversations with patients about returning unused medicines
• Continue to follow existing sharps disposal pathways, which remain separate from this campaign

Community pharmacy plays a vital role in medicines safety across LLR. Your continued engagement helps protect residents, reduce harm, and promote responsible medicine use within our communities.

Thank you in advance to all pharmacy teams for your ongoing support and leadership in medicines safety.

25/02/2026

Yesterday, our Chief Officer Rajshri Owen MRPharmS CEO Independent Prescriber attended the Leicester City North-East Neighbourhood Workshop, bringing the voice of community pharmacy into important discussions shaping the future of local healthcare delivery.
Neighbourhood models are now being developed collaboratively across Integrated Care Boards (ICBs), Local Authorities, and health and care providers, forming the foundation of Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) designed to deliver more joined-up, population-focused care closer to home.
Across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) ICB, there will be 12 neighbourhoods established:
4 within Leicester City
7 across Leicestershire
1 in Rutland
Community pharmacy has a fundamental role in the development and embedding of these neighbourhood models. With unmatched accessibility, clinical expertise, and strong links within local communities, pharmacies are uniquely positioned to support prevention, early intervention, medicines optimisation, and improved patient access to care.
As neighbourhood working evolves, we remain committed to ensuring community pharmacy is fully integrated as a core clinical partner within these multidisciplinary teams helping deliver more proactive, equitable and sustainable care for our populations.

13/02/2026

🔐 Supporting Community Pharmacy with DSPTK 2026

Community Pharmacy Leicestershire & Rutland has launched a dedicated DSPTK 2026 guidance page to support contractors in completing this year’s Data Security and Protection Toolkit.

The Toolkit is a mandatory NHS requirement and must be completed by 30 June 2026.

We know that information governance requirements can feel technical and time-consuming — particularly alongside ongoing service delivery pressures. That’s why we’ve created a clear, practical resource for LLR contractors that:

✔ Summarises this year’s key changes (including the new multi-factor authentication question)
✔ Signposts to Community Pharmacy England’s updated guidance
✔ Highlights practical tips to reduce workload
✔ Reminds contractors about the HQ batch submission feature for 3+ pharmacies

Our aim is simple: reduce uncertainty, improve confidence, and support timely compliance.

Digital governance is no longer a background task — it’s central to safe, integrated patient care.

If you’re a community pharmacy contractor in LLR, we encourage you to log in to the Toolkit early and plan completion ahead of the deadline.
https://leicestershire-rutland.communitypharmacy.org.uk/national-services/community-pharmacy-assurance-framework-hub/data-security-protection-toolkit-dspt/

23/01/2026

📢 New vaccination service guidance now live on our website

Following publication of the new joint COVID-19 and adult flu vaccination service specification for 2026/27, we’ve developed a clear timetable and supporting resources to help pharmacy owners and teams navigate the key dates, registration requirements, and service changes.

This includes:

key registration deadlines

campaign timelines

practical planning considerations for pharmacies

🔗 Visit our website to access the timetable and related guidance and support materials.

We’ll continue to update the site as further national guidance is released and share practical tools to support contractors locally.

19/01/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us today — and to all the pharmacy teams who continue to show such commitment to developing their clinical skills and embracing innovation in patient care.

It was encouraging to see such strong engagement around Continuous Glucose Monitoring, practical data interpretation, and how tools like CGM can genuinely support behaviour change and personalised care within community pharmacy.

Days like today reinforce just how central community pharmacy is to the future of prevention, long-term condition management, and integrated care.
Thank you to our speakers, partners, and attendees for making it such a valuable and energising session.

16/01/2026

🚨 Community Pharmacy Training – This Sunday in Leicester 🚨

We’re looking forward to welcoming pharmacy teams to this hands-on training event focused on the practical use of Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) in community pharmacy 👇

📅 FreeStyle Libre® Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Pharmacy Practice
🗓 Sunday 18 January 2026
📍 Leicester Marriott Hotel

This session is designed to support pharmacists and pharmacy teams to confidently understand and use CGM in real-world practice.

🔍 What we’ll cover:
• Foundations of FreeStyle Libre and CGM technology
• Practical CGM data interpretation
• Supporting patient self-management and behaviour change
• The role of CGM within GLP-1 and obesity care pathways

☕ Networking from 9:00am
⏰ Event closes at 11:30am

An excellent opportunity to strengthen clinical skills, share learning with peers, and explore how community pharmacy continues to lead in preventative and personalised care.

08/01/2026

📅 January 2026 Community Pharmacy Deadline Tracker — it’s here again! 📅

A new year, a new month… and yes, the Community Pharmacy Deadline Tracker is back.

January can be busy, unpredictable and full-on, so having key deadlines clearly in one place helps teams stay on track, protect income and avoid unnecessary last-minute pressure.

The January 2026 Deadline Tracker is designed to support you with:

✔️ Key contractual and service deadlines

✔️ Claims and submission reminders

✔️ A clear view of what needs doing — and by when

A small tool, but one that can make a big difference to confidence, organisation and sustainability.

As always, we encourage teams to save it, share it with staff, and build it into your monthly routine.

Here’s to starting 2026 organised, informed and one step ahead 💪✨

https://leicestershire-rutland.communitypharmacy.org.uk/

23/12/2025

🎄 Christmas wishes from our Community Pharmacy LLR Team 🎄

As we approach the festive season, we wanted to share some Christmas well wishes from members of the Community Pharmacy Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland team.

This year has once again highlighted the dedication, professionalism and compassion of community pharmacy teams — supporting patients, communities and the wider health system, often under significant pressure.

To our contractors, teams and partners: thank you for everything you do, and for continuing to show up for your communities every day.

We wish you all a peaceful Christmas and a healthy, hopeful New Year 🎄✨

18/12/2025

🚨 Patient Abuse & Growing Pressures in Community Pharmacy – Share Your Experience

Abuse and aggression from frustrated members of the public are becoming an increasingly common reality for community pharmacy teams — adding to already significant workload, staffing and financial pressures.

This issue was raised at the recent Conference of LPC Representatives, and Community Pharmacy England is now asking local pharmacy owners to help measure the true scale of patient abuse and the wider challenges facing the sector.

🗣️ A short opinion poll gives pharmacy owners the opportunity to:

Share experiences of patient abuse and aggression

Highlight the pressures facing their teams

Feed directly into national discussions

The results will be considered at the first Community Pharmacy England Committee meeting of 2026, where members will be discussing the 2026/27 CPCF negotiations and other critical issues. They will also support ongoing efforts to push for meaningful improvements and additional support for community pharmacies.

👉 We strongly encourages all eligible local pharmacy owners to take part, ensuring that frontline experiences are clearly heard at a national level.

⏱️ The survey takes around 10 minutes and is open until 11.59pm on Thursday 22 January.

🔗 February 2026 Committee Opinion Poll – complete the survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/T6VY96J

ℹ️ Please note: this survey is for independent pharmacies and non-CCA multiples only. CCA multiples have been asked to respond via their head offices.

Your voice matters and your experiences must shape the future of community pharmacy.

01/12/2025

🚐 Roving Healthcare Unit – December 2025 Update
We’re pleased to share the updated locations for the Roving Healthcare Unit, which will be out across our communities this month offering walk-in vaccinations for MMR, pertussis and RSV to eligible patients.
This is a fantastic opportunity for people to get protected quickly, conveniently and safely, right in the heart of their neighbourhood.
Alongside the roving unit, a number of community pharmacies across Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland are also providing RSV vaccinations, giving our residents even more accessible options for keeping themselves and their families well this winter.
📍 Roving Healthcare Unit – December 2025 locations
💉 Community Pharmacies currently offering RSV vaccinations:
https://lnkd.in/e2-JDuGF
A big thank you to all our pharmacy teams supporting vaccination delivery during one of the busiest periods of the year. Your continued commitment makes a real difference to our communities.
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20/11/2025

💊 Community Pharmacy continues to play a vital role.
Although pharmacies do not have a fixed patient list for call/recall, we are encouraged to proactively offer flu vaccination to any eligible patient who presents in the pharmacy for any reason.

Immunisation remains one of the most cost-effective and impactful public health interventions — protecting individuals, reducing community transmission and supporting system resilience through winter.

The aims of the service remain central to our work:
1️⃣ Maximising uptake among at-risk groups
2️⃣ Protecting those most vulnerable to serious illness
3️⃣ Providing convenient access to vaccination across communities

As we look ahead to the 2025/26 season, collaboration across the system — and continued commitment from community pharmacy — will be essential.

19/11/2025

The latest 2025 Pharmacy Pressures Survey (Staffing & Morale Report) highlights what we’ve been experiencing on the ground:
🔹 Morale is at breaking point
🔹 Workforce shortages are worsening
🔹 Financial pressures are unsustainable
🔹 Patient care is being compromised
Nearly 70% of pharmacy staff report negative impacts on their mental health. 21% of pharmacies have had to close temporarily. Patients are facing longer waits, reduced services, and worsening medicine shortages. Abuse towards staff remains far too common.
Our pharmacies continue to serve our communities with dedication and care, but the pressure is no longer sustainable.
We need urgent action:
1️⃣ Funded workforce plan for community pharmacy
2️⃣ Solutions for recruitment and retention
3️⃣ Fair, sustainable funding reflecting service demand
4️⃣ Prioritising staff wellbeing and safety
These findings show a profession doing everything it can for patients, but under conditions that are no longer sustainable. Without urgent intervention, the ability of community pharmacies to keep doors open, support the NHS, and provide essential care is at real risk.
To colleagues and advocates: keep raising your voice. To policymakers and NHS leaders: the future of community pharmacy across England including within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland depends on decisive action now.

Address

111 Ross Walk Unit 34B
Leicester
LE45HH

Telephone

+447377366669

Website

https://leicestershire-rutland.communitypharmacy.org.uk/

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