Welsh Executive briefs LHB pharmacists
The Welsh Executive of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society has held a briefing day for pharmacist members of local health boards (LHBs) to examine how pharmacy fits into the Welsh agenda for improving health and to prioritise issues that are important locally.
Seventeen of the 22 LHB pharmacists attended the meeting, where they
received updates in areas such as supplementary prescribing, repeat dispensing
and the treatment of minor ailments. The day also included sessions on
clinical governance, pharmacy development groups and the role of the
National Patient Safety Agency.
The meeting took place on 25 September at the Royal Welsh Showground
in Powys.
The executive’s chairman, Andrea Robinson, said that a wealth of
progressive activity and change was taking place in the National Health
Service in Wales and within professional development. The meeting was
targeted to meet specific needs brought to the executive’s attention
by pharmacist board members. The executive welcomed the opportunity to
help LHB pharmacists become conversant in crucial issues and to help
fill gaps in their knowledge. The briefing day was a perfect opportunity
to interact and created an opportunity for discussion and debate.
Allan Gilbert, LHB pharmacist for Torfaen, said, “As LHB members
we are in an influential position to ensure local health policy supports
an extended role for community pharmacy. It is crucial we are kept up
to date on the key issues affecting pharmacy so that the health planning
process is properly informed.” |
