Scotland has seen an increase in the incidence of oral and oropharyngeal (throat) cancers in the last 30 years with rates significantly higher in Scotland than the UK average

We are pleased to report that CPS has gone through a recent restructure which sees the Support Services and Pharmacy Services teams joining together to become the new Services Department.

This Circular provides updated guidance for both community optometry and community pharmacy teams and an updated referral form for the assessment and treatment of minor eye conditions.

Our colleagues at NHS GG&C and Cancer Research UK have asked us to extend all community pharmacy team members an invite to an upcoming webinar on detecting cancer early

PCA(P)(2021)13 detailed from Monday 27th September 2021, community pharmacy contractors that participate in the Pharmacy Collect offer

In recognition of the increased work involved for measuring and fitting a Truss it has been agreed with Scottish Government that the remuneration for this is now set at £250.

This Circular reminds community pharmacy contractors of the requirements of delivering the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland service

This Circular sets out the arrangements for the Community Pharmacy NHS Post Registration Training Programme and instructions for community pharmacy contractors on completion of grant applications.

As a part of our work with the Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland, we regularly raise lines of concern and work to secure adjusted prices for these.

Our colleagues at Strathclyde University are undertaking research into what supports people to remain active and independent in later life.