Such a key point about cutting back on language provision - it’s not good for science and it’s not good for growth www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Delegates at a packed RPS Annual Conference this morning have been asking great questions about the value of accessing our evidence-based knowledge through MedicinesComplete. We love seeing the interest in making trusted information more accessible. #RPSConf25 @rpharms.com

Today we gave evidence to the House of Lords on the proposed Assisted Dying Bill. RPS Director for Scotland, Laura Wilson, highlighted ethical and practical issues for pharmacists, including conscientious objection, training and legal protections. Find out more: https://bit.ly/47En1jL

Here, #ZubinAustin provides the second in our series of articles on conflict management in pharmacy, focusing on #negotiation and #mediation #ukpharmacy #conflictmanagement

We're calling for stronger safeguards in private prescribing, with clear standards and safeguards to ensure patients receive safe, high-quality care wherever they access services: https://bit.ly/3JDvaNr

In this learning article, #ZubinAustin explores the topic of conflict management in pharmacy and the challenges that it presents for pharmacy managers #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy

The only two places in the world free of mosquitoes are Antarctica and Iceland — that is, until now. This month, three specimens were discovered in Iceland, which is warming four times faster than any other country in the Northern Hemisphere.

Last chance to contribute: RPS is preparing a response to the Government's call for evidence to inform the development of a Ten-Year NHS Workforce Plan. Help shape the RPS submission by Friday 24 October: https://ow.ly/fJF650XgS6u

Only 19.8% of pharmacists reported confidence across all outcomes that their current practice aligns to the described level in the Royal Pharmaceutical Society Core Advanced Curriculum. Read the full article in #IJPP: 🔗 doi.org/10.1093/ijpp...

"Four in ten people were unaware that tides come in twice daily, that they vary in timing each day, and that they differ in height across the country. Over a quarter of struggled with basic tide-table reading, and only a quarter could extract more complex information--such as when to safely return."

‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales

Number of consultations under the ‘Choose Pharmacy’ PIPS in Wales more than triples over past two years #pharmacywales #choosepharmacy #communitypharmacy buff.ly/tETKjTw

This week, #ZubinAustin provides an overview of how pharmacists can use the concept of emotional intelligence typologies as a tool to build better relationships with team members and patients #communication #emotionalintelligrancetypologies #professionalskills buff.ly/izGr5se

Our MSc module 'Patients, Citizens and the Politics of Evidence' runs from 8-12 December @ox.ac.uk. Open to stand-alone students as a freestanding short course. #healthpolicy lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk/courses/pati...

This #WorldMentalHealthDay, we're highlighting Pharmacist Support’s ACTNow campaign - starting 20 October - which offers tailored wellbeing resources for pharmacists and pharmacy teams. Prioritise your mental health and sign up for free support throughout the year: https://bit.ly/3VU5izF

Trainee pharmacists: if you’re in the middle of preparing for your first progress review, listen to our podcast to hear some useful tips on how to get the most out of this and prepare appropriately for your first review. Listen now: ow.ly/kITo50X6U42

Medical students and residents learn formulaic ways of conducting consultations. But in reality these can often develop in multiple directions, and be more like freeform jazz than line dancing. How do we teach this? My latest "Talking Point" @bmj.com www.bmj.com/content/bmj/...

We are appalled that public service broadcaster the BBC continues to provide a platform for tobacco industry giant, British American Tobacco, to lobby against the Tobacco & Vapes Bill. So we fixed the headline for them...

🧠 October is ADHD Awareness Month – a time to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and better understand how ADHD affects people in all areas of life, including healthcare. In this powerful RCEM blog, emergency physician Paul Robinson shares his lived experience of ADHD:

We're thrilled to announce the appointment of Professor Amira Guirguis as our new Chief Scientist, starting on a phased basis from 13 October. More: bit.ly/4mWwxEP

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/... an excellent contemporary telling of Wakefield

Please share with Pharmacy colleagues. It was a pleasure to be part of the project team for this new e-learning for autism and ADHD. Neurodivergent people are regular users of pharmacy services and value the support of pharmacy staff. Our profession can make a difference @clairewynn.bsky.social

Great to see this important report published by the RPS. I was proud to join the roundtable alongside experts from across the system. Digital and AI skills must become core competencies for all healthcare professionals — and this report makes that case clearly. www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...

"Heart Failure: Back to basics" webinar 20th October 2025 UKCPA Member - FREE Guest - £35 Just a little over a week left before registration closes! Learning outcome 3) Demonstrate a practical understanding of the implementation of current guidelines

102,000 hairdressers in England with 40,000 salons 27,000 GPs with 6200 Surgeries 31 million people visit GPs every month a similar number have haircuts You can see the problem @rthonwesstreeting.bsky.social judging by Wes’s trim he is going to the hair salon a lot more than his GP unlike many

🔥 Britain is about to launch a new GCSE in natural history – a vital step toward restoring our knowledge of and respect for the natural world.

One thing I've learned from the Internet is that a lie needs 0% proof to be believed, but the truth requires thousands of pages of proof and still won't be believed.

I’m excited to be exhibiting at Made London this October. You can buy tickets at urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=Htt...

PSA: Cities can choose their traffic.

Contribute to the new strategy for the Royal College of Pharmacy and share your hopes and aspirations for the future. Join one of our upcoming engagement events. Book your place: www.rpharms.com/royalcollege #RoyalCollegeStrategy

It takes two: the best pop duets – ranked!

Third of women report facing sexual harassment at university in England, survey finds

Today is #WorldPharmacistDay. Community pharmacies & pharmacists play a huge role in England's primary care. But often this role is poorly understood. In our explainer we explore how community pharmacy works, how it's funded & what the future might hold. https://bit.ly/4mh7Gev

Wishing all of our members and colleagues a happy World Pharmacists Day! #WPD2025

World Pharmacist Day and I am at the RPS Wales conference in Cardiff today.

Delighted to welcome David Webb, CPhO and Liz Fidler, NHSE Senior Professional Advisor for Pharmacy Technician Practice, to the RPS England Board meeting today for a really valuable discussion on pharmacists' key role in delivering the 10-Year Health Plan.

This is one of the most amazing discoveries of our time.

#ClaireAnderson, president of #rpharms, has urged patients to seek medicines advice from trusted sources following #DonaldTrump claims that #paracetamol use is linked with #autism buff.ly/8cwAW8u

💊Join us tomorrow for our Pharmacy Susnet Event! Learn about the Greater Manchester Pharmacy team's experience of piloting The Greener Pharmacy Toolkit to save carbon, money, & improve services. 📆24 September, 19:00-20:00 🔗Free tickets: http://bit.ly/46id7E3

UK tells patients to ignore Trump’s advice on paracetamol on.ft.com/46yOmDI

www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-react... Hard to know what to say really Fortunately Sci Media Centre is on hand.... @sciencemediacentre.bsky.social

In other news, your toothpaste tube is now recyclable. www.businessgreen.com/news/4519277...

Penny Hardy, You Blew Me Away, 2014 #womensart #FridayFeeling

📰News!📰Local pharmacies have a key role to play in stopping the spread of #HIV. A new briefing from @policybristol.bsky.social says they should help raise awareness & offer access to PrEP—a daily pill that protects against HIV. More➡️ bit.ly/4pvrhdI @jhorwood.bsky.social @bristoluni.bsky.social

Come and join us at RPS Scotland on Saturday 27th September as part of Doors Open Days 2025. Learn more about the history of the building and pharmacy in Scotland, and see our displays of medicines, Victorian drug run and handling collection. 10am - 4pm 44 Melville Street, Edinburgh, EH3 7HF

We're supporting World Patient Safety Day 2025 and the theme 'patient safety from the start'. Find out about @who.int 's goals for World Patient Safety Day 2025 and explore our resources to help you achieve them: rpharms.com/wpsd25 #WorldPatientSafetyDay #PatientSafety

In Amman preparing for 2 day research prioritisation workshop around prescription &OTC medicines dependence. Bringing tog academics, policy makers & leaders from health &) justice in Jordan & UK. Funded by @cbrl.bsky.social CBRL staff incredibly helpful this morning helping us finalise details 🙏.

Researchers who led the community pharmacy PrEP delivery pilot have called for pharmacies to be part of a national HIV prevention strategy #PrEP #HIV #ukpharmacy buff.ly/MMmau3v

Community pharmacies should be at the heart of HIV prevention efforts by raising awareness of and providing access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), according to a new policy briefing from @policybristol.bsky.social. PrEP is a pill that prevents HIV transmission. arc-w.nihr.ac.uk/pharmacies-c...