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Following the announcement of a five-year deal on the Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework (CPCF), PSNC is holding a series of Sunday roadshow events for community pharmacists across England. The Roadshow begins in just under a week’s time, with events being held in Darlington and Doncaster on Sunday 25th August, so there is not long left...

2 hours ago

New pharmacy system receives EPS accreditation

NHS Digital has confirmed that a new Patient Medication Record (PMR) system called Titan has been granted Electronic Prescription Service (EPS) accreditation. The system supplier, Invatechhealth, has set out details about the system on their website. Their contact details and a link to their website is listed alongside other supplier details here. PSNC recommends that...

4 hours ago

CPCS: Check that your shared NHSmail account is in the pharmacy directory

Community pharmacies will be required to have a shared NHSmail account to deliver the Community Pharmacist Consultation Service (CPCS), but only accounts listed accurately in the NHSmail pharmacy directory will be recognised as meeting this requirement. Whilst most pharmacies will have their NHSmail set up correctly, contractors are advised to make sure that their pharmacy's...

8 hours ago

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service has been commissioned by Leeds City Council to increase the identification of hypertension and atrial fibrillation by offering opportunistic blood pressure screening in community pharmacies. Aims of the service include:

To increase the detection and management of hypertension and atrial fibrillation.
To provide easy access to blood pressure monitoring through community pharmacies
To develop and pilot a new method of data collection and data sharing using a SystmOne Community Module.
To encourage self-management and healthy lifestyles to reduce risks of developing hypertension

The service will be offered to any person over the age of 35 years old that meets the criteria outlined in annex 3 of the service specification (below).

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service Specification

Leeds Blood Pressure Wise Service Providers

Blood Pressure Wise Service Guide

Resources

Patient Consent Form

Blood Pressure Wise Consultation - Checklist for pharmacies

Clinical Pathway

Code of Conduct

Home Blood Pressure Diary

Blood Pressure Wise Letter to Patients - Severe Blood Pressure

Blood Pressure Wise Letter to patients not registered with a GP

Blood Pressure Wise Letter to Patients - Irregular Pulse