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The results of the Pharmacy Pressures Survey have now been published, evidencing the continuing financial strain on community pharmacies and the growing impact on patient…

Community pharmacies across England are under extreme financial and operational pressure, and patients are now feeling the impact every single day. 📌 Summary of Key…

NHS England has released an operational letter outlining its plans for the seasonal flu vaccination programme. The update sets out NHS England’s initial three‑year ambitions…

ACTION for Community Pharmacy Contractors – guidelines from the Primary Care Commissioning Team, Office of the West Midlands: To ensure continuity of service and minimise…

The Office of the West Midlands have advised that they are not using MS Forms for gathering Annual Complaint information this year and pharmacies will…

As many of you know, Fiona Lowe is retiring from her role as CEO for both Community Pharmacy Arden and Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire.…

NHS England has released the full service specification for the new Meningococcal B (MenB) Vaccination Service, following the Department of Health and Social Care’s announcement…

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) and NHS England have issued a new letter giving additional detail about the time‑limited Meningococcal B (MenB) vaccination offer.…

Expanded Children’s Flu Vaccination Service Launching October 2026 The national pilot flu vaccination service for children is expanding into an Advanced service starting 1 October…

The following communication was sent to all community pharmacies by the Pharmacy & Optometry Primary Care Commissioning Team Office of the West Midlands on 10th…