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NHSE gives pharmacies £300 for social distancing barriers

Pharmacies in England will receive a £300 payment for installing protective barriers in order to reduce teams’ risk of Covid-19 infection.

01 Apr 2020

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Asthma UK clarifies who is at high risk from Covid-19

Preventer inhaler plus preventer oral medication plus continuous oral steriods equals high risk.

01 Apr 2020

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New Covid-19 guidance for PTs rejoining the register

APTUK has issued new guidance for pharmacy technicians returning to their roles during the Covid-19 pandemic.

01 Apr 2020

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£300m Covid-19 downpayment for pharmacies 'not new money'

The Government has signed off on £300 million in advance funding for community pharmacies in England over the next two months.

31 Mar 2020

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Social distancing 'best protection for pharmacies' say bodies

Pharmacy bodies have signed a joint statement on the importance of social distancing during the Covid-19 pandemic.

31 Mar 2020

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Thornton & Ross provide free skincare cream for NHS staff

Thornton & Ross is offering skincare products to health staff to combat the discomfort of Covid-19 safety measures.

31 Mar 2020

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PDA defends right of locums to set their rates

PDA warns off companies which threaten to report locums who raise rates to GPhC.

31 Mar 2020

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Pharmacists 'lambs to the slaughter' reveals Covid-19 survey

The past two weeks have seen workload issues push community pharmacists to breaking point, a new survey reveals.

30 Mar 2020

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Cash injection, emergency supply on PSNC's action list

An emergency cash injection and an NHS emergency supply service are two items in PSNC’s ‘negotiations action list’.

30 Mar 2020

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£5 million to expand mental health services

In a drive to help support the public’s mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic, PHE are to provide mental health guidance.

30 Mar 2020

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NHS messaging service to send Covid-19 text support

People who contact NHS 111 and register their coronavirus symptoms will receive support through daily text messages.

30 Mar 2020

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GPs asked to maximise use of eRD

General practices are being asked to increase the use of eRD as part of the response to the coronavirus pandemic.

30 Mar 2020

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Coronavirus testing scheme open to pharmacy staff

Test will be free and available from drive-through locations.

30 Mar 2020

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Boots staff testing NHS workers for Covid-19

Boots UK has opened two new Covid-19 testing centres for “NHS colleagues."

29 Mar 2020

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£10.5m COVID-19 relief funding for NI pharmacies

The Department of Health in Northern Ireland announces £10.5m in funding to support pharmacies during the pandemic.

27 Mar 2020

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Pharmacies not getting PPE, PDA warns Hancock

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association urges Matt Hancock to ensure pharmacy has access to Covid-19 protective equipment. 

27 Mar 2020

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