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The content below contains the latest news affecting community pharmacy owners and their teams throughout Scotland. If you can’t find something or you have a question please get in touch with us at webteam@cps.scot
Isolation Guidance for Healthcare Teams
We have been made aware that the guidance on self-isolation exemption for healthcare teams has now been updated and issued
Community Pharmacy in the NHS Recovery Plan
Yesterday Scottish Government published "The NHS Recovery Plan" which sets out key ambitions and actions to be developed and delivered now and over the next 5 years in order to address the backlog in care and meet the ongoing healthcare needs for people across Scotland.
Women's Health Plan & Community Pharmacy
We welcome the publication of the UK’s first Women’s Health Plan by the Scottish Government.
LFD Correct Reporting of Supply for Payment
The Scottish Government released circular PCA(P)(2021)11 Community Pharmacy COVID-19 Test Kit Distribution Service clarifies the requirements for and the importance of reporting
PCA(P)(2021)11 - Test Kit Distribution Service
Following the successful launch of the service, this circular will clarify the requirements for and the importance of reporting supply of kits to ensure proper remuneration for their distribution.
Dealing with Anxiety?
Feeling anxious about restrictions being lifted? The National Wellbeing Hub has developed new resources aimed at health and social care workers in response to reports of increased levels of anxiety
Scottish Government Local Hero Campaign
At CPS, we carry out activities to raise the profile of community pharmacy so that we can showcase the amazing work you and your teams do each and every day in support of your local population.
Beyond Level 0
We wanted to take this opportunity to provide an update for community pharmacy teams. This information is correct at the time of writing and will be updated as and when there are any further changes
UCF Service To Claim For LFD Test Kits
We have been advised that there are a number of LFD Test Kits which are being claimed under the wrong UCF service.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Use
There are currently a number of changes to how we work in community pharmacy, as COVID restrictions change and ease.
Primary Care Workforce LFD Testing
The next distribution by NSS of LFD tests for primary care workforce Covid-19 self-testing will commence on 16/08/21 and will be completed by 05/09/21.