Contractor Engagement Evening - Lothian - 7th May 2024

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Written By Robbie Collins

Published: 18/03/24

We are hosting our next contractor engagement evening on Tuesday 7th May, 2024 in Lothian.

Location: Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club: Kirknewton, Scotland, EH27 8EB

Meeting Start Time: 7pm (food available from 7pm)

There will be food and drink available

To attend you must be a Community Pharmacy Scotland contractor member

To register and receive an invite please complete the form below:

Location: Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club: Kirknewton, Scotland, EH27 8EB

 

If you have any questions please contact enquiries at: enquiries@cps.scot

 
 
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