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This page will provide you with NPA resources and direct links to key websites to support you and your teams provide the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Useful resources to support members with the NHS COVID and flu vaccination service in Northern Ireland
The draft Service Specification for the 2023/24 Community Pharmacy National Enhanced Service has been published and NHSE are inviting all community pharmacy contractors to express an interest in delivering services under the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Community Pharmacy Influenza Vaccination Advanced Service 2023/24: Important update regarding firm commitments and appointments prior to 10 August 2023
The prescription charge waiver for antiviral and clinical trial treatments for COVID-19 has been extended until 31 March 2024
Updated Enhanced Service Specification for the Community Pharmacy COVID-19 spring booster programme
Read here on the updated eligibility groups for both programmes in addition to ordering details on the recommended reimbursable flu vaccines
NHSE&I have published the draft service specification for phase 5 for the autumn/winter 2022 COVID-19 vaccination programme.
LFD testing guidance for symptomatic and asymptomatic healthcare staff
Sick pay, self-isolation and COVID-19 testing for pharmacy staff after 31 March 2022 and prescription charges for Ukraine migrants
The COVID-19 vaccination service has been extended to 1 April 2024
All children aged 5-11 years will be offered COVID-19 vaccination from April 2022, following updated JCVI advice
Update to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for health and social care staff requirement
Details following the Government's announcement on Living with COVID-19 and NHSE&I white paper letter
As part of our continued commitment to helping organisations understand and adapt to COVID-related changes at every stage of the pandemic, WorkNest’s Director of Legal Services, James Tamm, and Director of Health & Safety, Nick Wilson, are hosting a free webinar to offer clarity, guidance and peace of mind.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHAS) has updated its guidance for managing staff who, themselves, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have come into contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19
NHS Boards are arranging new services to provide antivirals to patients in the community who are at high risk of hospitalisation from COVID19, as described in DL (2021) 52.
How to manage pharmacy closures due to COVID-19
The NHS will prepare to offer COVID-19 vaccinations to at-risk children aged 5 to 11 years and extend the booster programme to at-risk children aged 12 to 15 years and to all young people aged 16 to 17 years
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHAS) has updated its guidance for managing staff who, themselves, are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or have come into contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19
Information in this update is correct at the time of writing on 14/12/21
Children and young people aged 12 to 15 years to be offered one dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
Learn how to carry out a fair disciplinary procedure, what constitutes gross misconduct, and how to legally overcome common curve balls in this free 45-minute session.
PSNC has accepted an offer from the Government/DHSC to reimburse pharmacy contractors for additional costs incurred due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and recovery of uplifts to advance payments will begin from 1 October 2021.
During this workshop PSNC's CEO and Director of Pharmacy Funding will explain the deal reached with HM Government, describe the NHSBSA claiming process, and work through some examples.
PSNC will be holding two COVID-19 Cost Claims Workshops for community pharmacy contractors, on Wednesday 14th July and Monday 2nd August at 7.30pm.
Guidance has been issued for specialists and patients about oral isotretinoin, alitretinoin and acitretin and the importance of monitoring safety risks to ensure patient safety during remote consultations
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) today launched “a bold plan” for England’s community pharmacies to protect the population from COVID-19, improve access to primary care and prevent ill health.
Stress, anxiety and mental health have been hot topics in the media throughout the pandemic.
COVID-19 is causing a range of issues for employers. One emerging concern is the impact of ‘long COVID’ on employees.
This page will provide you with NPA resources and direct links to key websites to support you and your teams provide the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The Medicine and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has updated stability information for the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to reflect the change to the maximum shelf life of the undiluted vaccine.
This page will provide you with NPA resources and direct links to key websites to support you and your teams provide the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
This page will provide you with NPA resources and direct links to key websites to support you and your teams provide the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
The COVID-19 pandemic forced employers to rethink the way they work overnight and trust in their staff to get the job done from home. However, despite initial skepticism, this spontaneous remote working experiment has, in many cases, proved infinitely more successful than expected – with many employers having concluded that it works.
MPs discussed the impact of Covid-19 on community pharmacy and funding arrangements for the sector, during a House of Commons debate this week (Thursday 11 March).
Since the beginning of the pandemic, UKAS has been working with government to provide advice on quality assurance and accreditation of laboratories performing COVID-19 testing.
This page will provide you with NPA resources and direct links to key websites to support you and your teams provide the COVID-19 vaccination programme.
Sixty-five more covid-19 vaccination sites are going live over the coming days, in pharmacies and other pharmacist-led sites across England.
The National Pharmacy Association is urging the government and NHS to permit more pharmacies to vaccinate people against COVID-19.
Urgent preparation for COMMUNITY PHARMACY to contribute to a potential COVID-19 vaccination programme – key points and considerations.
Pharmacy Minister Jo Churchill MP has praised pharmacy teams for their “outstanding” work during the coronavirus pandemic.
The NPA’s new course developed for pre-registration trainee pharmacy technicians will give them new skills to help pharmacy teams battle through the COVID-19 pandemic.
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) is calling on Public Health England (PHE) to iron out discrepancies in its guidance on Covid-19 antibody testing, which currently bars pharmacists from conducting the tests.
The National Pharmacy Association and the Company Chemists’ Association have issued new guidance about maintaining continuity of pharmacy services in the event of crises. With the UK facing a second wave of coronavirus, the organisations are helping their members to plan ahead for all eventualities including staff sickness and COVID-19 lockdowns.
More than ever, you must make the time to safeguard your health and wellbeing, as well as that of your team.
Early reflections on how community pharmacy responded, and how the crisis could change practice.
Hear from Employment Law experts, Ellis Whittam, on the key topical issues for Community Pharmacy employers. Laura Chalkley, Head of Team, will explain the essentials, including where aspects of the new arrangements are not clear cut, and how to approach these in your business.
Whilst you serve your patients and the public, protecting you and your staff is critical. The NPA have developed a number of useful resources and articles to help keep you safe during the pandemic:
You may wish to display the following posters in your pharmacy to help advise your patients and staff
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in unexpected immense pressure for community pharmacies who are evidently under significant strain already. To help you during this time, the NPA has developed a concise training guide designed to enable volunteers to support the pharmacy workforce and services in this challenging situation.
Advice on delivery service support is also provided.
Read the latest guidance from the GPhC, MHRA, PHE, and PSNI
Join NPA Chief Executive, Mark Lyonette, NPA Board Members and the NPA team at 7.15pm tonight as they share their experiences and some of the key NPA resources to support you at this time.
During these critical times with COVID-19, our Business Partners have been in touch on how they can help our members with managing their pharmacies.
To help members find answers to common questions on operating in the COVID-19 Pandemic the NPA has put together FAQs.
We understand that during these difficult times, pharmacy teams, pharmacists, superintendent pharmacists and pharmacy owners are all having to make decisions in the best interests of their teams and patients. In this webinar the NPA provide guidance and support on key issues to help your business continuity during the Coronavirus outbreak.
Read the latest NPA advice that members can communicate to their patients and the public
Latest updated NPA malaria prophylaxis information leaflet – available now
In this spotlight, we highlight a number of considerations for your customers, patients and staff who are fasting during the month of Ramadan
SOPs to support pharmacy teams in the provision of NHS Essential, Advanced and Enhanced Services
Guidance on the use of adrenaline in an emergency
Useful resources to support members with the NHS flu vaccination service in Scotland
Resources and SOPs to support pharmacy teams in the provision of a vaccination service
NHSE has published the service specification for the Community Pharmacy Influenza Vaccination Service 2023/24. PGD and national protocol have also been published by UKHSA.
New knowledge article breaking down the complexities around funding distribution and discount deduction for our English contractors.
How you can support your patients and staff during a heatwave