Every summer I repost this article on how to spot drowning. Please read it and pass on. In the last few years I’ve had SIX messages from people who saved a kid’s life after clicking on the link from my feed. slate.com/technology/2...

Have you visited the BGS Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) Hub? A clear, concise, evidence-based set of resources. buff.ly/WZnzlrk

In this episode, we explore the challenging landscape of disinformation in healthcare with Associate Professor Dr. @lenafrescamente.bsky.social . Essential listening for anyone who cares about the spread of false medical information online. www.theauralapothecary.com/87-dr-lena-f...

Are you a GP or primary care prescriber? Would you like to build your confidence in stopping inappropriate medicines safely? Then we'd love to see you at our Polypharmacy Action Learning Set starting in June: https://www.healthinnowest.net/event/polypharmacy-action-learning-set-june-july-2026/

This was one of my highlights in the @auralapothecary.pharmsky.app almanac. It’s and incredible example of science over adversity and such a big deal for women’s health. Well done Denmark👏👏👏👏👏

www.rcgp.org.uk/representing.... Great to see this from @rcgp.bsky.social The @healthinnovnet.bsky.social Polypharmacy programme has lots of resources and education to support GPs, pharmacists and others to deliver high quality SMRs to patients taking multiple medicines.

Absolutely thrilled to be part of this. 😊

#PharmSky UK pharmacists pls consider taking part in this survey on #AdvancedPractice You'd be supporting my MPharm4 students and increasing understanding of an important topic. Could opinion leaders like @pharmrj.pharmsky.app @hpillminster.pharmsky.app and @pharmacistdaz.uk help spread the word?

@humanaqvi.bsky.social @clarepharmacy.bsky.social @kewdoc.bsky.social @susanshenkin.bsky.social

Today is International #SafeAbortion Day. Access to safe abortion protects the health of women and girls. As with all other health services, women and girls should be able to access safe and respectful abortion care, when they need it, without fear of harm, punishment or recrimination.

Right. Off for a dementia UK walk. For anyone who wants to donate...£440, 000 raised so far by all taking part paying for 88,000 to the helpline! fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...

Fantastic resources produced by @davidalldred.bsky.social and team. You can find out more about the project and download the resources here: yqsr.org/2025/09/11/m... #medsky #safetysky #polypharmacy #pharma #healthcare #medication #pharmacy @rebeccalawton.bsky.social @albravington.bsky.social

Duties of a Doctor (General Medical Council) imply that giving out false or misleading information that could lead to harm might be grounds for removing a doctor from the Medical Register.

community.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/posts/short-... fantastic to see the HIN Polypharmacy materials being used to support medication review in people with Learning Disability 👏👏👏👏

Our CEO Nicola Bent has given her reaction to the 10 Year Health Plan for England, welcoming its focus on innovation to improve outcomes and the opportunities that gives to health innovation networks and their partners in the #NHS and wider healthcare system. Read more: lnkd.in/e6HB8pKn

So there were no women who have made lasting contributions to the world?? 🤔🙄

The @HealthInnovNet has published a new report sharing insights on improving access to Structured Medication Reviews for patients in seldom-heard communities, particularly people living in areas of high deprivation & from ethnic minority groups: thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/new-ins...

7 Primary Care Networks in Wessex delivered this important work on structured medication reviews. Listen to the super Zainab Ali about how her work helped reach house bound patients. @neilhardy999.bsky.social

We know that patients need support to engage with their structured medication review. This work, part of the @healthinnovnet.bsky.social Polypharmacy programme provides an evidence based approach to engaging patients who can benefit the most from their SMR appointment @davidwebb1.bsky.social

An amazing resource on anticipatory (just-in-case) prescribing here. List of key references with succinct descriptions of their significance. Ben (@drbenbowers.bsky.social) has done more than anyone else to research and refine this ubiquitous palliative care practice

Nearly half reported changes in approach to shared decision-making with patients about stopping medications & many felt more confident raising concerns & engaging in MDT discussions. The evaluation found the Polypharmacy ALSF Course was highly recommended by all post-course survey participants 3/3

The evaluation assessed the course’s impact on participants, organisational processes and broader healthcare outcomes and found that the Polypharmacy Action Learning Set Foundation course significantly boosted participants' confidence in managing problematic polypharmacy. 2/3

We conducted an independent, real-world evaluation of the Polypharmacy ALS Foundation course, designed to enhance the confidence & capability of junior pharmacists & pharmacy technicians with less experience in polypharmacy management. Our report: healthinnovationwessex.org.uk/innovation-i... 1/3

My first day at the clinical entrepreneurs programme Big Pitch and listening to some of the incredible innovations I’m struck that we are all here just trying to make things better for patients, where we saw things could be done better, faster, smarter and in a more patient centred or caring way. 😊

Heading to the big smoke for The Big Pitch- my first day on the clinical entrepreneurs programme. Hoping to secure a future for the @healthinnovnet.bsky.social Polypharmacy programme. Might be “a bit warm” 🥵

This course has been adapted from the Polypharmacy Action Learning Sets for those involved in managing frailty and Polypharmacy in primary care who aren’t prescribers. A work in progress but great to see this evaluation published 😊@stevechemist.bsky.social

Many congratulations to the 28 new RPS Fellows appointed today. RPS Fellowship signifies the high esteem in which members are held by their peers. Find out who our new Fellows are: bit.ly/3SSGLcv

Great chat with @lisakouladjian.bsky.social learning all about Australia’s great work on deprescribing and sharing the @healthinnovnet.bsky.social Polypharmacy programme. Exciting to think about how we are all tackling problematic Polypharmacy and deprescribing 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇬🇧🇦🇺🇨🇦🇪🇺🌍 @amysemple.bsky.social

www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar... beautifully written. I ordered his book last week. What a guy.

bmjopen.bmj.com/content/15/5... such important work from the NE team ❤️. Most of us still live within 20 mins walk of a community pharmacy but recent closures adversely affecting areas of higher deprivation. Community pharmacy bucks the inverse care law but we need to protect such a vital nhs asset.

@wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app hey coach. A hot and hilly 8.5k today. Trails are is so dry. Oh, and I swallowed an insect!! 🤮

@wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app hey coach. How are you? Lessons from solo 5k today Hokas were worth every penny Wore wrong trainers last week - torture. I don’t like running in a t shirt. I’m a vest person I love running with my pals but a solo run with some good tunes is great -longer group run tomorrow

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Dear Intensive pharmacist, please complete our short international survey . This one for pharmacists, more coming for pharmacy team, including pharmacy technicians #bepartofresearch @markborthwick.bsky.social @chrisremmington.bsky.social and team

To my pharmacist and medic pals I recommend this podcast as interesting listening, Steph McGovern interviews Sir Michael Marmot- social determinants of health. How can we recommend social prescribing, when reviewing pts using antidepressants? Ideas? podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...

@wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app a steady, slightly hilly 7K today. Toe still sore from my fall🙄 but oddly doesn’t hurt when running only afterwards. Spent first 20 mins of run sharing injuries/illness with my running pal. We’ve reached that stage of life. Oh, I also ran with Trinity Winchester on Tuesday 😊

Had to do a double take there @clarepharmacy.bsky.social 🌼 #alnwickgarden

Hey coach @wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app have a good day in Wigan. Enjoy your pie 😊 - stuff of champions 👊. I’m not running today, but will head out tomorrow.

Feeling’s mutual: Japan ambassador’s love of UK makes him social media star. This is just heart warming. I went to Japan in my early 20s and loved it. In a world full of grim news, this man -Hiroshi Suzuki has cheered me right up. Arigato gosaimasu 🙏

At least 95% measles vaccine coverage is needed in all communities to prevent #measles and stop outbreaks. The only way to prevent measles? Two doses of measles vaccine. Let’s close the gap and keep measles away!

@wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app coach- I fell!!! Never happened before in all my years running, but today tripped on a root and completely face planted. 🤦🏻‍♀️ Everything hurts but I don’t think anything serious. Still, I finished the 8.5 k run. It happened exactly half way. What a shocker! How are you doing?

A report by the #NHSBSA has revealed that pre-payment certificates for HRT have saved patients an estimated £11m in prescription fees in their first year #PPCs #HRT #prescriptioncosts

A good outcome. Now the hard work starts. This will require excellent leadership, a collaborative approach, the creation of a well-organised and robust set up, good communication with the whole membership ( all sectors) and a clear vision for the future that we can all get behind. When do we start?

This was sent to me as a reminder and I wanted to share it for all those who need to hear it too...

Important vote! 24 hours left to for pharmacists to decide our professional body’s future. Don’t leave it to others. Vote now. www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...

💚RPS Members💚 This is your opportunity to shape the future of our profession and our professional body. Your vote plays a vital role in how we move forward together. Head to www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms If you have any questions, reach out - I’m happy to talk things through. #RPSVote

One week left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy. #RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025. Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l

Zut alors! 🙄

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@wrexhamrob.pharmsky.app Hope you’re enjoying the rugby 🌼 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 - A sunny but cold 7K run this morning. 😊🏃🏻‍♀️Still v muddy in places.