John Swinney and Maree Todd visit Alness Pharmacy to discuss the future role of community pharmacy in primary care.

Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) was pleased to welcome Russell Findlay MSP and Sandesh Gulhane MSP to Kennyhill Pharmacy, Glasgow, for a productive discussion on the future of healthcare in Scotland.

On Wednesday Matt and Adam supported a pharmacy visit for John Swinney MSP and Neil Gray MSP, hosted by the wonderful team at CarePoint Pharmacy in Calderbank.

Endometriosis Awareness Month runs throughout March, raising awareness of symptoms and encouraging women to seek medical advice.

Support NHS 24’s ‘Powered by People’ campaign this winter. Share resources promoting digital health services as the first point of care.

NHS 24’s student health campaign offers advice on GP registration, vaccines, mental health, and NHS services. Share with pharmacy teams.

Details of Scotland’s 2025 Gonorrhoea Vaccination Programme using 4CMenB (Bexsero®) for high-risk groups, including eligibility, delivery model, vaccine schedule, and clinical guidance.

Explore how Scotland’s Future Trends report highlights the role of community pharmacy in prevention, public health, and early intervention.

We have taken a stand along with our primary care colleagues in Scotland to address the looming financial burden that is the hike in employers' National Insurance (NI) contributions announced by the UK Government last month.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government have asked us to share the 'Keep Antibiotics Working' Campaign, which aims to promote safe and sustainable antibiotics use ahead of this year's World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2024.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have launched the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign on Wednesday, 4th September 2024. The campaign encourages people to 'Rethink Dementia' as evidence shows social contact can help alleviate some symptoms commonly associated with dementia and help them stay well for longer.

Our colleagues at Scottish Government, in collaboration with COSLA have announced an upcoming launch of the ‘Rethink Dementia’ Campaign. The campaign will launch the 4th September 2024.

The Scottish Government have enacted an early release from prison scheme for low-risk offenders in a bid to ease overcrowding.

Our colleagues at the Scottish Government have asked us to disseminate the following information to pharmacy teams:

The Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for Scotland has written a letter of thanks to CP teams across Scotland

As we approach the festive period, we wanted to thank pharmacy teams for your hard work in the recent period of high demand. The community pharmacy network is a vital part of our public health response to COVID-19

The Scottish Government has now published the National Guidance for Child Protection in Scotland 2021 with a suite of accompanying documents:

Following the successful launch of the service, this circular will clarify the requirements for and the importance of reporting supply of kits to ensure proper remuneration for their distribution.

Feeling anxious about restrictions being lifted? The National Wellbeing Hub has developed new resources aimed at health and social care workers in response to reports of increased levels of anxiety

At CPS, we carry out activities to raise the profile of community pharmacy so that we can showcase the amazing work you and your teams do each and every day in support of your local population.