Thursday 9th January 2025   

We hope that you all had a good Christmas and from all of us at CPD, wish you a very happy new year!

As always, if you have any feedback or comments, please contact us by email at admin@cpdevon.org.uk.

Join Us on the 21st January 2025 for a Wellbeing and Resilience Event in North Devon

In collaboration with Talkworks, we’re hosting a special event in North Devon designed to equip you with practical tools to support not only your own wellbeing, but also the wellbeing of those around you. Whether it’s a colleague you interact with daily, someone you cross paths with occasionally, or even recognising your own needs, this event offers a valuable opportunity for reflection and growth.

What to Expect:

• A session focused on wellbeing and resilience, providing strategies to help you and those around you thrive.
• Guidance on how to approach conversations if you notice a colleague or team member is struggling.
• A Q&A session where you can ask questions and gain insights tailored to your needs.

If you’d prefer not to ask questions during the event, feel free to send them in advance. We’ll anonymise your queries and ensure they’re addressed by the facilitators, so you get the information you need.

This event is all about prioritizing your own wellbeing—putting on your oxygen mask first—so you can better support others.

Please click here to book a place.

Enhance Your Skills in Shared Decision-Making!

By 31st March 2025, community pharmacies MUST provide the Pharmacy First, Pharmacy Contraception Service, and Hypertension Case-Finding Service as a bundle to qualify for the monthly £1,000 Pharmacy First payment.

This workshop is designed to support you in shared decision-making with individuals who are starting, restarting, or changing contraception within the NHS Pharmacy Contraception Service (PCS). Learn how to reach a shared decision on the most appropriate form of contraception, tailored to each person’s needs.

Why Attend?

• Gain valuable insights from expert facilitators.
• Enhance your ability to provide comprehensive patient care.
• Stay ahead of upcoming service requirements.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your practice and ensure your pharmacy meets the new standards!

There will be two Contraception Workshops facilitated by Sian Retallick with guest speakers George Wickham (Exeter event) and Nicky Slight (Plymouth event). The workshops take place on the 9th February in Exeter and the 25th March in Plymouth, please book your place here. Note that you will need the following keyword: DEVON2025

We at Community Pharmacy Devon are continuing to work with the Devon MPs to increase awareness of the continued funding crisis in community pharmacy. After the recent meeting we held in London with some of the MPs there has been renewed interest in pharmacy and requests for questions that can be raised in parliament on our behalf.  A number of the MPs have also expressed interest in visiting a pharmacy in their constituency to hear first hand of the issues. If you're interested in hosting a MP visit supported by our team, please contact Sascha at sascha@cpdevon.org.uk.

The Community Pharmacy England Services Team is working to address misconceptions around the Pharmacy First service. Their myth busting series answers common queries to help increase understanding of the service, read the latest article here.

If you have a positive news story to share with us please send it to admin@cpdevon.org.uk and it will be featured in an upcoming edition of the review. If featured, you will also win a surprise gift for you and your team up to the value of £25!

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