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Coronavirus

Keep up-to-date with the current guidance on Covid-19 and Long Covid.

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Covid lateral flow test service announced today

Contractors will be able to claim up to £450 for signing up to a new service involving the distribution of lateral flow tests to asymptomatic individuals.

29 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Rowlands joins Covid vaccine programme

A branch of Rowlands Pharmacy in north Wales has started administering Covid vaccines.

 

29 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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NHS text message urges millions to get Covid jab

The NHS is sending millions of vulnerable people text messages urging them to get the Covid-19 vaccination.

16 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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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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Revalidation requirements eased due to Covid-19

Those submitting their records between 1 May and 30 November 2021 will only need to submit a reflective account.

09 Mar 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Covid-19: vaccination nation

As the rollout of the Covid-19 vaccination programme steps up, find out what pharmacy teams need to know.

08 Mar 2021 , 4 Min Article

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Pharmacy colleagues thanked in joint letter from regulators

Pharmacy colleagues have been thanked for their ongoing work throughout the Covid-19 pandemic in a joint letter from UK regulators. 

09 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Surgeon tackling vaccine hesitancy in BAME groups

A leading surgeon is focusing on tackling ‘vaccine hesitancy’ among black and minority ethnic (BAME) groups. 

09 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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State of play: Covid-19 vaccines

Covid-19 vaccination milestones are being reached, but where does community pharmacy fit into the rollout?

08 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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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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Avicenna pharmacy joins Covid-19 jab drive

A Covid-19 vaccination centre run by Avicenna has opened at a pharmacy in Swindon.

08 Feb 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Running Covid vaccinations "hugely rewarding" for pharmacist

A pharmacist running Covid-19 vaccinations in Brighton describes her involvement in the national immunisation programme as “hugely rewarding”.

22 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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New guideline for long Covid care

The guidelines look at symptom management, when to refer and how to follow up patients in the longer term. 

13 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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APTUK welcomes technician role in vaccine protocol

Pharmacy technicians are included in the new national protocol introduced to support the expanded influenza and Covid-19 vaccination programmes. 

13 Jan 2021 , 1 Min Article

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