Teach & Treat Opportunities
Published: 2nd April 2026
Hello CPS/NES Funded CP IP Colleagues, Hope this finds you all well and enjoying your prescribing role.
As part of your funded CP IP course, there is one half day session at a Teach and Treat Hub included. This session can be booked once you have completed your qualification and the 4 Clinical Training days.
There are T&T Hubs across most of the NHS Boards, from which you can choose; details can be found here. Thanks! Please get in touch with the Hub Lead directly to agree a mutually convenient time.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with us at enquiries@cps.scot.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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The Teach and Treat Hub session is a half-day, practical learning session included as part of your CPS/NES funded Community Pharmacy Independent Prescribing (CP IP) course. It provides an opportunity to further develop your prescribing skills in a supported clinical environment.
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Yes, the session is included as part of your funded CP IP course and is expected to be completed.
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You can book your session once you have:
Completed your CP IP qualification, and
Attended all 4 Clinical Training days
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