GMLPC have been made aware that the licensing for Chloramphenicol eye drops has changed and is currently being reviewed by MHRA

GMLPC will ensure contractors are kept updated with further information as it is made available. 

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Updated! Pharmacy Collect 

• Key information for patients collecting test kits - Contractors must ensure patients collecting test kits for the first time understand a range of key points. Read more here
• Submit Data ASAP - Please log your data for week commencing 5th April 2021 via MYS as soon as possible. Further info found here. 
• Pharmacy Collect Promotional Materials - Click here for more information

CIS Live Service Changes 

To improve stability of the Care Identity Service (CIS) platform, the Live CIS service will be moved to the Cloud. This is scheduled to take place between Friday 7 May (BST) 18:30 and Monday 10 May (BST) 08:00.  

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New! HEE: May Funding Offers

Health Education England (HEE) have published a list of funding offers for the month of May
Click here to view the full list

New! GM Wide: EOI - Inhaler Technique Service
Deadline: Sunday 16th May

CHL, Bolton LPC and GM LPC are pleased to announce the relaunch of the ‘Improving Inhaler Technique through Community Pharmacy’ service which is commissioned by GMHSCP.

ALL Contractors who wish to be commissioned to deliver this service, including any previously commissioned providers, should complete the expression of interest (EOI) here by Sunday 16th May 2021.

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New! Manchester - Community COVID 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 testing kits, vaccinations for people aged over 42 and COVID test site closures. 

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

New! T&G - EHC Extension Letter  

T&G have confirmed that the service specifications and PGD for stop smoking and EHC are currently under review. In the meantime, the commissioner has provided an extension letter to cover provision until the new documentation is completed.

Click here to view the letter

Previous Locality Updates 

There have been a number of reports that local councils are visiting pharmacies to ensure that  the premises are providing a COVID-19 safe service.

Please ensure you continue to ensure infection control measures, PPE, business continuity plans, hand washing facilities, cleaning schedules, social distancing and appropriate personal and premise risk assessments and SOPs are in place.

Pharmacy teams must do the following:

• Check they are registered on the national portal to order more PPE – guidance on how to access the portal can be found here under ‘PPE Supplies’.
• Update opening hours on the NHS website – guidance on closures or making changes to your opening hours can be found here. An emergency closures checklist can be found here

Click here to view GMLPC's dedicated COVID-19 resources page

Recent updates include: