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CPLSC is the new representative body for Community Pharmacy contractors across Lancs & South Cumbria

The Lancashire Local Pharmaceutical Committee are now known as Community Pharmacy Lancashire. A Local Pharmaceutical Committee, or LPC, is a statutory body that works within NHS regulations to represent and support community pharmacists and owners of community pharmacies. Community pharmacies (also known as chemists) can be found across Lancashire e.g. in health centres, supermarkets and high streets, villages and local housing estates and also online. Community Pharmacy Lancashire works with the local NHS England area team, local authorities and other healthcare professionals to help plan health care across the area (including Blackpool Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council areas). The LPC works with commissioners to implement community pharmacy services. They are available to advise community pharmacists and owners, as well as allied professions such as GPs and hospitals. This advice is also available to those who want to know more about what their local pharmacy can offer them, or those people who are simply visiting the area.

06/11/2025

CPLSC’s Linsey Wilson & Emily Kilgariff recently had the pleasure of visiting Sarah and the brilliant team at Baxenden Pharmacy for a catch-up focused on NHS services delivery and innovation in community pharmacy.

It was fantastic to celebrate their impressive flu vaccination numbers and hear firsthand about their experiences delivering Pharmacy First and the offer of the Contraception service. The visit sparked valuable conversations around how CPLSC can continue to support Baxenden Pharmacy and others in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care across advanced services.

Huge thanks to Sarah and the team for their dedication and enthusiasm, it’s inspiring to see such commitment to improving access and outcomes in primary care. Keep up the amazing work!

04/11/2025

Our Chief Executive was proud to join the collaborative National Neighbourhood Health Implementation Programme (NNHIP), representing both our Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) place-based partnerships Blackburn with Darwen & Morecambe Bay alongside our key strategic and operational partners Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council and Westmorland and Furness Council

Last week marked the first Regional Learning Events focused on Neighbourhood Health, held in Manchester (22 October)

These sessions aimed to accelerate neighbourhood-level approaches through shared learning, collaboration, and practical planning.

It was a fantastic opportunity to both hear and highlight the vital role community pharmacies play as core pillars of primary care and involvements within Point of Care testing initiatives and enhanced Pharmacy First referrals provision to create greater MDT capacity.

We’re excited to continue strengthening partnerships and working together to improve health outcomes for our local residents.

It was great to collaborate with our place based colleagues such as Andrea Dixon - Integration Lead (Health, Care, Community) , Paul Hegarty and Vicky Shepherd

03/11/2025

CPLSC Chief Executive shares his early thoughts on this weeks week.

30/10/2025

Chief Executive Mubasher Ali recently attended the W&F council South Cumbria Place Based Partnership Forum ahead of the NNHiP National Neighbourhood Health Innovation Programme and was a valuable day of collaboration, learning, and strategic discussion and lead by Nathan Hearn and Dr Victoria Ellarby

The event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with inspiring colleagues across the system, hear an insightful update from Dr Geoff Joliffe, High Sheriff of Cumbria, and engage with thought-provoking sessions including Gary O’Neill’s impactful presentation on Population Health and prevention.
Emma O’Kane also delivered a deeply informative session on Palliative and End of Life Care, sparking important conversations around compassionate, person-centred support. The day was rounded out with practical workshops and shared reflections on how we can continue to strengthen place-based approaches across South Cumbria and many more excellent brilliant speakers.

28/10/2025

🌟 The Pharmacy Show 2025 – What a Day! 🌟

The CPLSC team had a fantastic and insightful time at this year’s Pharmacy Show! It was a brilliant opportunity to build new connections and reconnect with familiar faces across the sector.

We especially enjoyed: 🤝 Catching up with the Allied Health Training Team to hear about their exciting upcoming training sessions

📚 Exploring what’s new with the Skills4Pharmacy Team and their latest offerings

💻 Getting hands-on with TITAN PMR’s innovative software and discovering how it could support and streamline pharmacy operations

🔍 Touching base with OMRON Healthcare EMEA to learn more about their latest developments and how their technology continues to support pharmacy services

Events like these remind us how dynamic and collaborative the pharmacy community truly is. We’re already looking forward to what’s next!

23/10/2025

📍 Visit to Morecambe Bay Chemist
CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali and Business Support Officer Emily Kilgariff had the pleasure of visiting Ashok and the fantastic team at Morecambe Bay Chemist.
It was inspiring to see their dispensing robot in action—and even more fascinating to get a glimpse inside its inner workings! The visit sparked great conversations around Pharmacy First, the flu vaccination season, and the delivery of advanced services.
👏 Huge thanks to Ashok and the team for their continued dedication and innovation in community pharmacy. Your hard work is making a real difference.

21/10/2025

🌟 It’s National Pharmacy Technician Day! 🌟
Today we celebrate the incredible pharmacy technicians across Lancashire and South Cumbria who keep our community pharmacies running smoothly every single day.
From supporting patients with their medicines to keeping services safe and efficient — your hard work makes a huge difference.
Thank you for all that you do to support your teams, your pharmacies, and your communities! 💚

17/10/2025

🌟 CPLSC at Best Practice 2025 🌟

Chief Executive Mubasher Ali, HDM Linsey Wilson, and Business Support Officer Emily Kilgariff had a fantastic day representing CPLSC at the Best Practice Show.

From engaging with healthcare professionals to exploring innovative technologies like OMRON Healthcare EMEA’s latest blood pressure monitor and Meditech’s smart vending solutions, the team embraced every opportunity to champion the role of Community Pharmacies in transforming patient care.

The event was filled with insightful conversations, inspiring speaker sessions, and plenty of networking, both reconnecting with familiar faces and forging new partnerships. And yes, even a fun moment meeting the event mascot to wrap up the day!

👏 A big thank you to everyone who made the day so impactful. We’re excited about the future of pharmacy and the collaborations ahead.

14/10/2025

CPLSC's HDM Linsey Wilson had a fantastic day representing CPLSC at the FREE ‘Don’t Stop Me Now’ Health & Wellbeing event in Blackburn, hosted by Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council Health and Wellbeing Leisure Centre! 🎉

This is what Linsey had to say: "It was great to speak directly with members of the public aged 50+ and raise awareness of the fantastic range of services available through Community Pharmacy, there was a fantastic turnout.

We talked all things hypertension (and carried out plenty of on-the-spot blood pressure checks!), flu and COVID vaccinations, and the Pharmacy First service — signposting people to make the most of their local pharmacy support within Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB).

My nursing background really helped in building rapport and having meaningful, health-focused conversations. It was rewarding to see how many people were surprised by just how accessible and convenient these pharmacy services are!"

Events like this are a brilliant opportunity to connect with the community, promote preventative health, and highlight the vital role of pharmacy teams in keeping people well and supported. 💊💚

A huge thank you to the organisers and all the local residents who came along — your engagement and enthusiasm made the day!

09/10/2025

🌸 Empowering Women's Health at Gideon Richters Women's Health Live 2025 🌸
CPLSC’s Healthcare Development Manager Linsey Wilson and Business Support Officer Emily Kilgariff recently attended the inspiring Women's Health Live 2025 event hosted by Dr Sarah Jarvis and Dr Dawn Harper.

This incredible day brought together leading voices in women’s health to share knowledge, spark conversations, and empower attendees. Highlights included:
• 💊 Contraception with Dr Dawn Harper & Dr Georgina Forbes
• 🩸 Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding with James Tibbott & Dr Amy Tatham
• 🔥 Menopause with Dr Charlotte Patton & Dr Katie Robinson
• 🦴 Osteoporosis with Dr Sarah Jarvis

Linsey and Emily returned energized and inspired, ready to bring fresh insights into how community pharmacies can play a pivotal role in supporting women’s health, from existing Contraception & OTC menopause advise to future offerings such as LARC and wider support

We’re proud to be part of the solution—helping women make informed choices about their reproductive health in a safe, supportive environment.

A huge thank you to all the speakers and organisers for creating such a powerful space for learning and connection.

25/09/2025

📍 CPLSC CE Mubasher Ali recently joined colleagues for a pivotal workshop on the potential future positioning of MAT treatment.

It was great to connect with John Salisbury Westmorland and Furness Council, Patrick Gorey, Becky White, and Amanda Haigh from Waythrough during the day’s discussions.

💬 The event sparked powerful discussions around the evolving role of pharmacies in supporting patients through injectable models, with a spotlight on lived experiences that truly brought the conversation to life.

🌍 Mark Blount delivered a compelling presentation on the expanded Scotland modelling—offering a forward-thinking lens on how South Cumbria’s community pharmacies can adapt and innovate to better serve their populations.

👏 The workshop also celebrated the tireless efforts of pharmacy teams and highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration in shaping future service delivery.

🤝 It was a pleasure catching up with John Horton from Camurus - looking forward to future endeavours together.

17/09/2025

👥 It was great to visit HMI Pharmacy last week, where Zia and the team are delivering outstanding care across KYNW and beyond.

💊With the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) CPLSC agreed health campaign Zia and the team were able to have multiple conversations around the ongoing raises of high blood pressure and the importance of Knowing Your Numbers..

💊 Through the Pharmacy First initiative, they’re helping to expand access to primary care services, and provide timely, community-based support.

🏗 Zia is also modernising the pharmacy to create dedicated space for NHS services as well as using digital systems and infrastructure to ensure the team can continue to meet evolving patient needs and deliver even more integrated care.

👏 Huge thanks to everyone at HMI Pharmacy for your leadership, innovation, and commitment to improving health outcomes.

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