Such a shame, this is such an important tool for SMRs
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Such a shame, this is such an important tool for SMRs
Great read in the PJ on SMRs in frailty.
"Think beyond medicines in the holistic review process, and consider what the physiological manifestations of frailty are and how this may influence care"
pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/ld/s...
NPCHF Online Conference 2026:
Optimising the Role of Pharmacy in Care Homes Conference
Date: Tuesday 13th January 2026
Time: 11.00am - 2.15pm
The NPCHF annual conference will be a FREE online event for all NPCHF and @pcpa-uk.bsky.social members.
Register here: www.pcpa.org.uk/events/NPCHF...
💡 Large retrospective study finds approximately 1 in 20 nursing home residents who start #gabapentinoids go on to receive a loop diuretic within 3 months.
The study highlights the prevalence of an often overlooked prescribing cascade!
Read the full article here:
buff.ly/5u5O3qh
Definitely worth a listen- @janeshanahan.bsky.social is an incredible #pharmacytechnician and her work speaks volumes 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻
Worth reading this report, main finding:
"Demand for services is growing. People cannot always access the care and treatment they need when they need it, and the system often fails to deliver effective, joined-up care, resulting in long waits and unmet needs"
#patientsafety
#NHS
#CARE
A fantastic and memorable two days, packed full of inspirational presentations, lots of ideas and networking.
So much diversity in the breadth of @nihrspcr.bsky.social research projects but also so much overlap and opportunities to collaborate in so many ways.
#research
#primarycare
#impact
PrescQIPP's own Carol Roberts and Catherine Langran will chair our next Care Homes Virtual Professional Group meeting.
Join them 1-2pm on 23 Oct by signing up here: https://www.prescqipp.info/community-resources/virtual-professional-groups/care-homes/
Sundus Jawad
Primary Care Pharmacy Association
An older person looking out a window with a thoughtful expression, under the title 'The State of Health and Care of Older People in England 2025'.
📃 Today, we release our 2025 State of Health and Social Care Report.
While more of us are living longer, on many other measures, we have gone backwards.
To read our 5 key takeaways, and to download the full report, visit the Age UK website: https://bit.ly/4gHDMih
On World Pharmacists Day 2025, we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our incredible care home pharmacists! Your dedication, smiles and lasting impact makes a real difference every day.
National Pharmacy Care Homes Faculty (NPCHF)
www.pcpa.org.uk/articles/pcp...
#ThinkPharmacist
Happy World pharmacists day to all my pharmacist colleagues across the globe!
Thank you for all you do to support the health of everyone on our planet.
#Worldpharmacistsday2025
#Thinkpharmacist
Vital resources developed for all involved in structured medication reviews (SMRs) with care home residents by the team @yhpsrc.bsky.social
Please share with pharmacy colleagues working in primary care and let's all start using them!!!
#carehomes
#SMRs
#medicationreview
#medsafety
#polypharmacy
@npchf.bsky.social @pcpa-uk.bsky.social
Download our new resources to support care home residents prepare for Structured Medication Reviews. www.thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk
As part of our national Polypharmacy programme, we're launching a new set of resources developed by @yhpsrc.bsky.social to support care home residents, their families and staff to prepare for Structured Medication Reviews.
Find out more: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/new-res...
Vital resources developed for all involved in structured medication reviews (SMRs) with care home residents by the team @yhpsrc.bsky.social
Please share with pharmacy colleagues working in primary care and let's all start using them!!!
#carehomes
#SMRs
#medicationreview
#medsafety
#polypharmacy
Calling all care home pharmacy professionals, this will be worth attending!
@npchf.bsky.social
Tomorrow's #TalkingMeds - Caring About Medicines in Care Homes - sees @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app in conversation with @sundusjawad.bsky.social, Lead Medicines Optimisation Care Homes Pharmacist at @frimleyhealth.bsky.social.
Listen here from 11 July: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...
"Reporting on the wanton destruction of health facilities, and on the killing of health professionals and humanitarian aid workers is the business of a medical journal."
@kamranabbasi.bsky.social in this Editor's Update
Elen: Dad, come stay with us.
Dr. Bursh: Yes, I will come to you tomorrow.
This was the last conversation Gaza doctor Adnan Al Bursh had with his family before he was detained and tortured to death by Israeli forces.
Watch ‘Gaza: Doctors Under Attack’: gazadoctors.film
So pleased to hear others continue using and benefiting from our Frimley resources 🙏🏻
Join PrescQIPP's Carol Roberts and Catherine Langan on 9 July for our next Care Homes Virtual Professional Group.
Register for the session, which runs 1pm to 2pm, here: www.prescqipp.info/community-re...
@sundusjawad.bsky.social
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Barnett Award 2025 For RPS members who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the pharmacy profession Open for nominations
Do you know a pharmacist or pharmaceutical scientist who has dedicated their career to supporting, mentoring, and advancing others, and has made outstanding contributions to the development of the pharmacy profession?
Nominate them for the Barnett Award: ow.ly/gEmY50WbI3B
Photo of Professor Nina Barnett
Nominations are now open for the Barnett Award, for RPS members who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the pharmacy profession.
Awarded in memory of Professor Nina Barnett, who died in September 2023.
Find out more: bit.ly/3WlIfyD
This #Eid, my prayers and thoughts are with the helpless children and people of #Gaza.
They are hungry, homeless and alone. Praying for #peace and freedom of the Palestinian people💔 🤲🏻🙏🏻
