CPLSC Pharmacy First Resources

CPLSC Pharmacy First Promotional Material & FALLBACK PAPER DOCUMENTS

CPLSC has created a series of Pharmacy First promotional posters. Please follow the link to view and download

More Pharmacy First resources aimed at GPs

CPE have published an animated video that explains how GP practices can refer patients to the Pharmacy First service. The goal is to enhance GPs and their teams' understanding of the service.

CPLSC Drop In Events -ENDED

CPLSC have now hosted three DROP in sessions on the 24th and 25th and 29th January, one for self employed professionals and two others for contractors, managers and employees. These sessions have supported over 150 Community Pharmacists. The purpose of these sessions has been to address any final questions or queries ahead of the Pharmacy First GoLive on 31st January

CliniSkills

With NHS England’s Pharmacy First directive being rolled out in 2024, CliniSkills dynamic and engaging online learning platform and in-person training will equip you for your expanding role.

Agilio - Pharmacy First - Free e-learning for pharmacists from NICE Clinical Knowledge Summaries authors

To support the rollout of the NHS Pharmacy First Service, Agilio has developed 7 free e-learning courses available on their iLearn platform for these common conditions. These accredited courses are based on NICE CKS and aligned to the NHS England clinical pathways and PGDs. All these courses are free to access and include a case study and multiple-choice questions to test understanding, with a certificate of completion.

CPPE Pharmacy First Resources

CPPE's self-assessment framework has been released. The main purpose of this document is to support you (the pharmacy professional) to reflect on your knowledge, skills and behaviours as required to provide all the elements of the NHS Pharmacy First service, to identify any gaps and to support you in taking action to develop your knowledge, skills and behaviours if necessary. For your ease, CPLSC has created a document highlighting the duplications that can be found in the framework. Please follow the link to view.

Virtual Outcomes

Virtual Outcomes have now launched a comprehensive training modules to cover the NHS Pharmacy First Service. Please follow the link for further details.

CPE Resources

Follow the link to CPE page which provides information on the new Pharmacy First service, which was announced as part of an an agreement setting out how the £645 million investment pledged within the Delivery plan for recovering access to primary care will be used to support community pharmacy services.

PharmOutcomes Pharmacy First Resources and Video Guides

A series of Pharmacy First guides have been provided below along with an instructional video guide for more information on how our service operates.

NHSE Service Specification

NOW INCLUDES Pharmacy First PGD MASTER authorisation sheet Please follow the link to view the Pharmacy First Service Specification, Clinical Pathways and PGD's

Pharmacy First Clinical Pathways Resources

The seven Pharmacy First service clinical pathways are a key part of the new Advanced service. The videos via the link will talk you through each of the clinical pathways and should be particularly useful for pharmacists preparing to provide the service

Exploring Community Pharmacy Capacity and Empowering Teams

Please head to our YouTube channel to view the Exploring Community Pharmacy Capacity and Empowering Teams series to support contractors in ways of working and how to adapt for the new Pharmacy First Service.

Aide Memoirs and Summary Documents for GP Practices & Pharmacy Teams

Please follow the link for further resources

Webinar -2nd May 7.30pm-8.15pm - A Quick Guide to the Dermatological Aspects of Pharmacy First

The new Pharmacy First programme is now rolled out across England, and features 3 common dermatological conditions that can now be managed by community pharmacy - who will be able to treat shingles, impetigo and insect bites via PGD. Dr Gallard, an experienced community pharmacist and dermatology GPSI, will be providing tips on the dermatological diagnosis, effective management and common pitfalls for all 3 conditions, including some differential diagnoses and other things not to be missed, in a half our presentation

CPLSC Executive Chair Letter to Contractors

Please follow the link to view the recent correspondence from our Executive Chair at CPLSC with regards to some important details around our recent training events. This letter has also been circulated to head offices and superintendents. Our Executive Chair takes this opportunity to reflect on the launch of the Pharmacy First Service within our footprint, along with positive news on our contractor levy.

Pharmacy First CPE FAQ's

Please click here to view CPE's Pharmacy First FAQ's