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Wednesday Weekly
 
16th June 2021

Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) Part 2 Deadline: Wednesday 30th June 2021

 
Community pharmacy contractors are reminded that the deadline for completing the work within the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS) Part 2 2020/21 is Wednesday 30th June 2021

For more information about PQS Part 2 domains and requirements click here
 Did You Know?  - You can jump to specific sections by clicking on the below headings
 
• New! GP CPCS Weekly Update - DEADLINE: 30th June - (action required)
• New!  Flu Training 2021/2022 
• Reminder! HEE Workforce Survey - (action required)
•  New! Oldham  - Levenorgestrel Update
•  Wigan  - Diabetes Signposting
•  New! Manchester - Community COVID Toolkit
•  Previous Locality Updates 
• New! New Training -  Clinical Champions, Inhaler Technique Service Webinar, All Our Health Programme, Skills Investment Invitation to Bid,  Flu Vaccination
• Training Reminders (action required)
 
•  Accelerating Second Doses for Priority Cohorts
•  Covid Resources and Updates  
•  Previous Updates
•  Drug Updates 

•  Key updates from last week
National Updates

New! GP CPCS Weekly Update - Deadline Approaching!


We are currently engaging with 183 practices across 37 PCNs who have expressed interest in becoming early adopters of the service. There are now 8 practices live and actively sending referrals through GP CPCS (Trafford and Rochdale).
 
Contractors are also reminded that the deadline to claim the set-up fee for the service is fast approaching. All required actions must be completed and submitted via MYS before Wednesday 30th June.

All useful resources, including a GP CPCS status update of current PCNs and the new NHS service briefing, can be found here.

We have now reached 50% engagement rate with GM practices. We have many meetings that we are attending to support pre-implementation and training with practices and over 80% of MHCC PCNs are now engaged.
 
GMSS and procurement is still being worked through but hopefully we will get funds paid for 50% practices to go live in 2021/22 and a further 50% the year after.

Click here to read the full stakeholder report for GP CPCS.
 
New! Flu Training Requirements 2021/2022

The usual training requirements for pharmacists providing the national community pharmacy Flu Vaccination Service are being reinstated for the 2021/22 season. 

Pharmacists due to undertake their refresher face-to-face training for both injection technique and basic life support should do so this year. Training requirements were previously deferred to support pharmacy operations during the pandemic.

Click here for more information
 
Reminder! HEE Workforce Survey - Fri 18th June
 
All eligible pharmacies will have received an email from the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) with a link to the Health Education England (HEE) Workforce Survey on 7th May. Please check your NHSmail for this email and submit the survey before 23:59 on Friday 18th June.

If you have further questions you can read the FAQ's or contact CPWS2021-queries@manchester.ac.uk.

New! Oldham - Updated Levonorgestrel PGD

Oldham Council have now provided an updated PGD for the supply of Levonorgestrel EC. This PGD is valid from the 28th June and supersedes the previous version.

Click here to view the updated PDG
 

Wigan - Diabetes Signposting 

With Diabetes Week fast approaching (14th - 20th June) Diabetes UK are keen to take the opportunity to raise awareness on the condition and include informative material in pharmacy bags for people living with diabetes in the Wigan borough. Diabetes UK are happy to provide materials to all interested Wigan pharmacies.

To express your interest please email Yvonne.Browne@diabetes.org.uk

New! Manchester - Community Toolkit 

Manchester City Council have produced a communication's toolkit with Manchester-specific information that can be added to your social media feeds. This week's toolkit including messaging relating to self isolating and testing.

Click here for a full round-up of all the messaging and resources

Previous Locality Updates 


Trafford - Palliative care - Further information available here
Oldham - Palliative care - Further information available here 
Manchester - Manchester Carers  - Further information is available at the Carers Manchester website 
Education and Training  

New! Clinical Champions Training Sessions

 
The ongoing pandemic has highlighted the crucial role of physical activity in supporting people’s physical and mental health. Over the summer there are going to be four free Clinical Champions sessions delivered online for NHS healthcare and trainee healthcare professionals to access. The first session will take place on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM

Click here for booking information and further dates
 

New! Inhaler Technique Service Webinar -
Thursday 17th June 
 

This webinar is open to providers of the ‘Improving Inhaler Technique through Community Pharmacy’ service and will provide an overview of the relaunched service for previous providers and an introduction for new providers. Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians are required to attend a locally arranged service delivery session at least every three years whilst providing this service. This webinar will meet this training requirement of the service.
 
For more information and to book your place click here 
 

New! Free E-learning for Healthcare – ‘All Our Health’ Programme

Public Health England’s All Our Health framework is a call to action to all health and care professionals to embed prevention within their day to day practice. The All Our Health e-learning sessions have been developed to provide a bite-sized introduction to the wide range of topics covered within the All Our Health framework. 

There are 25 e-learning sessions available. View the full range of the All Our Health topics here.
 

 Skills Investment Invitation to Bid - Submit by Thursday 24 June

 
The School of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation can now offer some funding for 2021-22 to support post-registration education and training for upskilling pharmacy staff working in NHS organisations/services.

The School invite bids for funding, by completion of the survey which can be found here by Thursday 24th June 2021 at 23.59

Click here for further information

New! Flu Vaccination Training - Sunday 20th June

 
Need support with offering/delivering vaccinations? Book your place on Sunday 20th June (8:30-13:00 OR 13:30-18:00) to hear more about flu, Covid-19, and travel vaccinations. 

Find further dates here.
 

Training Reminders

 
CP Chronic Pain - Webinar: 23rd June,- 18:00 – 19:00 
CPPE - Fundamentals of Palliative Care - complete anytime
CPPE - Spring/Summer Workshops 2021
NHSE/I - Mental Health and Wellbeing Coaching - Further info found here. 
BOPA  - 'Let's Communicate Cancer' Series - Further info found here. 
GMHSCP: Mental Health Toolkit - Access the toolkit here
Covid-19 Resources
   
Find the latest Covid-19 information and resources here. 

Covid Vaccinations - Accelerating Second Doses for Priority Cohorts 1-9

In response to advice from the independent JVCI, the NHS has published a letter on accelerating second doses for priority cohorts 1-9. This action is aimed at tackling rising cases of the COVID-19 B1.617.2 variant.

Click here to read the letter in full 
 

COVID-19 Resources and Updates
 

Click here to view GMLPC's dedicated COVID-19 resources page. This is also where you’ll find information on previous updates.
Drug Notifications

Medicine Supply Notification: Fluoxetine (Olena) 20mg dispersible sugar free tablets

 

Levothyroxine: new prescribing advice if specific product required by patient

 

Medicine Supply Notification: Diamorphine hydrochloride powder for reconstitution and injection 5mg and 10mg ampoules – Update

 

Medicine Supply Notification: Dalacin® (clindamycin) 2% vaginal cream

 
Previous Updates

Key updates featured in last week's newsletters
Wednesday 9th June - Click here to view
  • CDAO Updates 2021- Incidents of Drug Theft and Fraud
  • EOI - Community of Practice Advanced
Friday 11th June - Click here to view
  • HEE: Community of Practice EOI
  • RPS Inclusion and Wellbeing Pledge
  • PQS 2020/21 Part 2 - deadline
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GMLPC understands the immense challenges contractors face, our role is to represent and support you. We would like to remind all contractors that we are here to offer guidance, act as a sounding board and intercede whenever possible. 
CCA / Multiples: Contractors from large or small multiples should always check with their line manager or head office before acting on advice or booking training.
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