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Reflecting on revalidation

With her revalidation deadline looming, Liz Fidler considers the importance of professional standards.

15 Oct 2021

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A fearless fundraiser

Described as "friendly, bubbly and never without a smile on her face", Laura Leadbitter shares her story

13 Oct 2021

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Breaking barriers, standing proud

Liz Fidler discusses the need for the pharmacy technician profession to raise its profile over the coming months

12 Oct 2021

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A dedicated dispensing assistant

Robert Musimbago came to the UK four years ago to begin a career in community pharmacy.

11 Oct 2021

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Time out with... Liz Hughes-Gapper

After 10 years at LanesHealth, Liz Hughes-Gapper still enjoys the buzz of new product launches.

25 Aug 2021

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Diversity, equality and inclusion

As the second Inclusive Pharmacy Professional Practice roundtable event takes place, Liz Fidler discusses how APTUK is working to support its commitments.

22 Aug 2021

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Leaping into action for customers

Reaching out and helping customers is just part of the day job for Barbara Cenac.

22 Aug 2021

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Pandemic protection: reflections and possibilities

In the final instalment of this series, accuracy checking technician Paula Woodgate muses on her involvement in the Covid-19 vaccination process and what lies ahead.

22 Jul 2021

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Celebrate good times

As pharmacy technician professional registration hits the decade mark, Liz Fidler offers her reflections and reveals how APTUK celebrated with the sector’s senior leaders and others.

22 Jul 2021

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Making a difference a phone call at a time

With dreams of becoming a teacher, Angharad Evans never thought a career in pharmacy was for her, but that soon changed and now she can’t imagine doing anything else.

21 Jul 2021

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Professional progress

Two words encapsulated the feelings of the pharmacy technician profession on 1 July 2011, on the anniversary 10 years later and during the years in between: pride and ambition.

21 Jul 2021

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Pharmacy needs to put its mental wellbeing first

The pandemic had a lasting impact on the nation's mental health, and that includes community pharmacy teams on the healthcare front line. Emma Boyle, brand manager for Care at Thornton & Ross, looks at the opportunities to support their mental health and wellbeing.

02 Jul 2021

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Walking the extra mile

Jackie Fairweather draws on her years of experience to keep the pharmacy running smoothly, somehow finding the time to raise money for important charitable causes too.

15 Jun 2021

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Pandemic protection: confronting challenges

In the penultimate instalment of this series, ACT Paula Woodgate charts the growing momentum of the vaccination centre and its challenges.

14 Jun 2021

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Making waves on the Isle of Wight

Anna Perry oozes positivity, about her team, her customers and the future of pharmacy.

18 May 2021

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Call for equality

Despite enormous potential to engage and progress the pharmacy technician profession, Liz Fidler says its being held back and things need to change.

13 May 2021

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