Supporting People in Later Life
Published: 07/10/21
Our colleagues at Strathclyde University are undertaking research into what supports people to remain active and independent in later life. The project involves recruiting people, and their families and friends who support them/would like to find out more about how to support them to have a better ageing journey.
The ask of community pharmacy is to highlight this to anyone who could be interested in signing up to the project. There are leaflets available to display/hand out and online links which explain the details, and the University team take it from there. (we appreciate how busy Community Pharmacy Teams are).
If you would like to take part and signpost any of you patients, or take part yourself, please contact Amanda.
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The opportunities and risks for community pharmacy as Scotland considers major NHS structural reform.
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The Community Pharmacy Network included in the Scottish Government Health and Care Improving Flow Plan.
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Community Pharmacy Scotland’s response to the UK-wide consultation on Tobacco and Vapes: Packaging, Appearance and Display.
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A weekly snapshot of CPS activity including policy work, digital developments and stakeholder engagement across community pharmacy.
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