Ask for ANI
Published: 26/09/24
From 4th November 2024, the Ask for ANI scheme will no longer be available in community pharmacies. The public can continue to use the scheme until that date.
Ask for ANI was created to address the specific challenges faced by domestic abuse victims during the COVID-19 pandemic. With pandemic measures lifted, the scheme will conclude. However, Safe Spaces scheme will continue in over 6,000 Pharmacies, Banks and Building Societies across the UK.
To find out how you can continue to provide a Safe Space in your community pharmacy, or sign up to the Safe Spaces scheme, please use this link https://uksaysnomore.org/ask-for-ani-and-uk-says-no-more-sign-up/
This consultation seeks views on the proposal to make a permanent order to come into force when the second emergency order to prevent new patients aged under 18 from beginning to take puberty blockers for the purposes of gender incongruence and/or gender dysphoria, under the care of private prescribers expires.
To advise of a Serious Shortage Protocol (SSP) in place for isosorbide mononitrate (Chemydur® 60XL) modified release tablet, from 6 September 2024 to 27 September 2024.
There is a new pharmacy poster campaign running from Monday 30th September.
This week’s MCR Ready Reckoner has been updated and is now available to download or you can view it via the App.
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and the latest vacancies in Community Pharmacy in Scotland for Thursday, 19th September 2024.
Reminder for Independent Community Pharmacies: Have you captured and submitted your workforce data for the week of Sunday 8th September - Saturday 14th September 2024? The submission deadline is Friday 11th October 2024 — don't miss it!
Reminder for Independent Community Pharmacies: Have you captured and submitted your workforce data for the week of Sunday 8th September - Saturday 14th September 2024? The submission deadline is Friday 11th October 2024 — don't miss it!
Our colleagues in the ePharmacy team have made us aware that, due to a planned technical update, the PCR application will be unavailable on Sunday the 22nd of September, coming back online at 8am on Monday the 23rd of September.
We have an exciting opportunity for a GPhC registered Accuracy Checking Pharmacy Technician (or Pharmacy Technician) to join our supportive and progressive pharmacy team in Edinburgh.
Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 19th September 2024.
This Circular advises contractors of a balancing payment relating to the 2023/24 global sum, which will be made along with September’s payments.
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Reminder here of the discontinuation of the print copies of the BNF and BNFC, with information as to how to access the online copies.
NHS Scotland employees and contractors are eligible for an account to access the range of resources available through the Knowledge Network.
Courses for Community Pharmacy Independent prescribing training are now open for application.
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and the latest job opportunities within the network on Thursday 5th September 2024.
Community Pharmacy Scotland has been made aware of confusion around some of the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service (PFS) Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Patient Group Direction (PGD) details. We thought it would be useful to clarify these points.
Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have launched the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. The campaign encourages people to 'Rethink Dementia' as evidence shows social contact can help alleviate some symptoms commonly associated with dementia and help them stay well for longer.
Davidsons Chemists is hiring a Pharmacist Manager in Thornton for a maternity leave position. Lead a team, provide excellent patient care, and grow professionally in our independent pharmacy chain. Apply now for this exciting opportunity!
Our colleagues at NHS Education for Scotland have launched the first of a series of podcasts to support Designated Prescribing Practitioners.
Pharmacy teams can improve their knowledge and understanding of migraines, by participating in a virtual workshop on 11th or 18th of September 2024 (7-9pm).
We have an exciting prospect for a Pharmacist to work in Beautiful Aberdeenshire. To work with our Pharmacy teams in Turriff and Banff. We are a small independent family-run pair of pharmacies. Our logo is “Hand in Hand with the community” And that’s how we like to be perceived. We are very community orientated. You will be working with our owner John as well as our three other pharmacists. And wonderful supporting team who we value highly.
The Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey is being undertaken again this year. You are being asked to collate the data during the week commencing Sunday 8th to Saturday 14th September 2024.
The new updated version of Part 7 is now available for September 2024. In this month there is one addition and one deletion from the drug tariff we wanted to make you aware of.
Your next Parcelforce prescription collection is coming up on Thursday, 5th September 2024.
Here is a round-up of all the important news this week, including the latest updates on Independent Prescribing and the latest job opportunities within the network on Thursday 29th August 2024.
Write a short description The Community Pharmacy Workforce Survey is being undertaken again this year. You are being asked to collate the data during the week commencing Sunday 8th to Saturday 14th September 2024.
Due to the day on which the 1st September falls this year, we will publish the September edition of Part 7 on the website slightly later than usual, week beginning Monday 2nd September 2024.
Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have announced an upcoming launch of the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign. The campaign will launch the 4th September 2024.
From 4th November 2024, the Ask for ANI scheme will no longer be available in community pharmacies. The public can continue to use the scheme until that date.