Special meetings are a success for Welsh board
In a move designed to extend its engagement with members, the Welsh
Pharmacy Board held three special meetings in November to brief members on current developments affecting pharmacy in Wales and invite participation in discussions.
The events were spread across south, north and west Wales, starting at
Carmarthen, Dyfed on 6 November, then Denbighshire, North Wales on 8
November and Cardiff on 13 November 2007. The meetings replaced the annual
general meeting and lecture held in previous years, and attendance at
the events was double that of the usual AGM. Before the meeting, members
were invited to a light buffet meal that provided a further opportunity
to network with colleagues.
The range of presentations and topics discussed at each event included
the work of the board (presented by board chairman, Peter Jones), professional
development in Wales, changes to pharmacy regulation and professional
leadership (with the formation of the new General Pharmaceutical Council),
the Pharmacy 2020 consultation and the importance of members having their
say in what the profession will look like in 10 years’ time.
Each event was attended by a representative cross-section of the pharmacy
profession, including community, hospital, primary care and undergraduate
level. A number of technicians also participated in the debates.
Mr Jones said that with the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the profession
facing some of the biggest challenges and opportunities in its history,
it was essential for members to be fully aware of important initiatives
and to have the opportunity to voice their views. “We are committed
to having more effective, direct communication with the members in Wales,” Peter
said.
Feedback showed that the events were widely supported and appreciated
by
members.
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