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Opinion

Hear the opinions and views from pharmacy staff, experts and industry leaders.
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Practice

Reflecting on revalidation

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

15 Oct 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Practice

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 , 2 Min Article

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People

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 , 2 Min Article

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Practice

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 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

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 , 2 Min Article

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Leadership

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 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 3 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

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 , 2 Min Article

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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 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Pandemic protection: making a difference

In the third instalment of this series, accuracy checking technician Paula Woodgate discusses the local reception of her Covid-19 vaccination centre.

12 May 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Navigating change

Liz Fidler unpicks a new joined-up approach to healthcare and what it means for pharmacy.

14 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Pandemic protection: all hands on deck

The second instalment of this series sees ACT Paula Woodgate launching a vaccination centre and administering the first doses.

13 Apr 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Pandemic protection: uncharted territory

In this new article series, ACT Paula Woodgate documents her experiences in setting up a Covid-19 vaccination centre. 

09 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Untapped potential

Liz Fidler discusses how the pharmacy technician profession can benefit pharmacy as a whole.

09 Mar 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Coronavirus

Forging on ahead

Liz Fidler focuses on the positives going forwards and the importance of personal wellbeing and recognition.

08 Feb 2021 , 2 Min Article

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