Community Pharmacy Devon

05/11/2026

📣 Urgent Action Required - Closes Soon!

All community pharmacy contractors can express an interest in two winter access schemes:
Winter Inhaler Use Review Scheme - supporting patients with respiratory conditions through targeted inhaler reviews.
Extended Rota Provision Scheme - supporting additional community pharmacy access during the winter period.
This information will have been sent to Contract Leads for the multiples by the SW Collaborative Commissioning Hub, independent contractors should have received the information about these two initiatives in their NHS Shared Email, so please check your emails.
If you would like to express an interest in:
Winter Inhaler Use Review Scheme, please complete the EOI form by 8 November 2026: https://shorturl.at/CmK8L

Extended Rota Provision Scheme, please complete the EOI form by 5 November 2026: https://shorturl.at/3vJx7

For any questions regarding either scheme, please contact: [email protected]

You can find the details of the services here: https://shorturl.at/Xv4GH

04/11/2026

Multiple responsibilities, high workloads and changing pharmacy landscapes can make prioritising wellbeing feel like the last thing on the list. But, as the saying goes, we must put our own safety mask on first before we're able to meaningfully support others. In this downloadable wellbeing pack from Pharmacist Support, you'll find a range of support to help you tackle daily stresses, manage finances and improve wellbeing through the act of giving.

You can download the pack here: https://shorturl.at/JpNIm.

They have also produced a podcast which can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/e5Z_9c8Y

04/11/2026

Multiple responsibilities, high workloads and changing pharmacy landscapes can make prioritising wellbeing feel like the last thing on the list. But, as the saying goes, we must put our own safety mask on first before we're able to meaningfully support others.

In this downloadable wellbeing pack from Pharmacist Support, you'll find a range of support to help you tackle daily stresses, manage finances and improve wellbeing through the act of giving. You can down load the pack here: https://shorturl.at/JpNIm.

They have also produced a podcast which can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9abzLd2DQQ

02/11/2026

2026 (02-08 November 2026)

The theme of this year's is "side effects - don't ignore them, report them". For more details, please see the website for more info. https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/MedSafetyWeek

📆 Small action. Important evidence.

Join us next week for .

We're joining 130 organisations across 120 countries to share one message: every suspected side effect report matters. Your report provides real-world evidence that can help the MHRA spot possible safety issues and protect others from harm.

Anyone with an interest in medicines safety can support the campaign, including healthcare professionals, patient organisations, and regulatory agencies. Together, we can raise awareness of how reporting suspected side effects helps to make medicines safer for everyone.

Find out how more about how you can join the campaign🔗 https://brnw.ch/21x6MHl

02/11/2026

Worried about winter pressures? Share your views

How concerned are you about your pharmacy business going into this winter?

Community Pharmacy England’s Committee wants to hear from pharmacy owners across [LPC AREA] about their views on winter pressures in its latest sector poll.

The negotiator’s poll asks what impact the 2026/27 funding settlement has had on your costs and how ready you feel for the demands of winter.

Your feedback will help build a clearer picture of the current state of the sector and support ongoing work to make the case for further investment and reform.

The poll closes at 11.59pm on Monday 16th November.

02/11/2026

MP Visits Tiverton Pharmacy

A few weeks ago, Rachel Gilmour, Member of Parliament for Tiverton and Minehead visited Tiverton Pharmacy in Tiverton with owners Prinder and Akwal Singh to learn more about the vital services community pharmacies provide and discuss the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.

Community pharmacies are a cornerstone of local healthcare offering accessible, export advice, life-saving medicines, vaccinations, treatment for minor illnesses and everyday support for people managing their health. Pharmacy teams are often the most accessible healthcare professionals for patients and help ease pressure on GP practices and hospitals.

During the visit, discussions focused on the increasing demand for pharmacy services, the importance of sustainable funding for the future and the challenges of the ongoing medicines shortages and increasing costs of drugs. The discussion also touched on recent government steps to support the sector and plans to expand services, whilst pharmacy teams do continue to face financial and operational pressures needing ongoing support as they work with Government towards a long-term sustainable future.

Rachel Gilmour was very supportive of Prinder's and Akwal's plans to expand their service provision and pleased to see the new consultation room being installed. She agreed: “Community pharmacies are an essential part of our healthcare system, providing trusted advice and convenient access to care. They have huge potential to support patients and the NHS " and she would (and has) continued to raise issues impacting on the profession in Westminster.

Rachel Fergie, Chief Officer of Community Pharmacy Devon added: “We were pleased to showcase the valuable work our pharmacy teams deliver every day. With the right support, community pharmacies can continue to improve access to care and health outcomes for local people.”

02/11/2026

Welcome to week! Find out more about the NHS services and other convenient healthcare available close to home, at your local pharmacy.

02/11/2026

It’s Ask Your Pharmacist Week (2-9 November).

You might be surprised at the range of health services offered by your local pharmacy. Please make the most of
the NHS and private services available on your doorstep - from flu vaccinations, blood pressure checks,
contraception, medicines consultations and convenient treatment for minor ailments.
More pharmacists than ever are prescribers – meaning you can often get more of the help you need in one
place, conveniently and without having to go to your doctor first.

02/10/2026

Think smoking helps with stress? It can actually keep you stuck in a cycle of cravings and anxiety. Find out how by visiting https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/quit-smoking/why-quit-smoking/the-truth-about-smoking-stress-and-mental-health/

01/10/2026

Community Pharmacy Devon will be holding the AGM on Monday 19th October 7.15 pm virtually on Teams. Alongside the AGM there will be a special meeting to ask pharmacy owners to vote on the new model constitution in line with changes proposed and agreed by Community Pharmacy England.

You can view the Annual report on our website here: https://devon.communitypharmacy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2026/09/Annual-Report-2025-26.pdf and details of the AGM including log in details and proposed constitution here: https://devon.communitypharmacy.org.uk/our-news/community-pharmacy-devon-agm-and-special-meeting-on-the-model-constitution/

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