NHS Scotland AfC staff: the offer from Scottish Government previously put to members has been accepted and backpay from 1st April will be reflected in forthcoming pay statements.

Resident doctor strikes - what does it mean for you? See our statement on industrial action taken by other unions: www.ghp.org.uk/statement-in...

Shortages - could we see the end? Sign up to @eahpofficial.bsky.social BOOST in Prague in November - Early Bird rate available until 30th June! eahp.eu/education/ea...

Are you looking forward to a sold-out PDIG symposium next Wednesday? - Update from Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's office - Biosimilar switching - Key generics - Environmental sustainability ..and much more!

Congratulations to recent Guild Chair of Sustainability @minnaeii.bsky.social and Immediate Past President Nathan Burley on your recognition.

We have recently joined LinkedIn! Find our page here www.linkedin.com/company/guil...

GHP/Unite members in Scotland have voted to accept this offer. Further information will be forthcoming.

Bright and early with @guildofhp.bsky.social council at @cpcongress.bsky.social London 2025 #pharmacy #pharmacists

Are you affected by medicines shortages? Do you want to give insights from a UK perspective to help address this global issue? Take the 2025 EAHP Medicines Shortages survey - it's quick: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTGHFDH

We sat down with Siobhan Dobie, our Vice-Chair of Education and Training, to talk EAHP Congress 2025. www.ghp.org.uk/interview-si...

Did you know with Enhanced Unite/GHP membership you can receive extra financial support during maternity leave up to £390? Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/why-join/enh...

Scotland: New two-year pay offer for Agenda for Change staff (incl. pharmacists). This is equivalent to 4.25% in 2025-26 and 3.75% in 2026-27. More information will be put to Unite/GHP members in due course.

Pharmacists! Huge Opportunity! Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellowship! Apply! Deadline this weekend! www.fmlm.ac.uk/services-pro...

The @gphc.bsky.social has proposed above-inflation (6%+6%) fee rises for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy owners for the next two years. Have your say here: www.pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/get...

Statement from Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists [GHP] @guildofhp.bsky.social re: Proposed staff cuts in ICBs and NHS England www.ghp.org.uk/proposed-cut...

From the wholesaler to the patient’s bedside, every medicine used in hospital has been on a journey. Hospital pharmacy staff make it happen thousands of times a day. #hospitalpharmacyday

An independent review, commissioned by the chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland, said that there is an “urgent” need to develop and implement a role for community pharmacy in medicines homecare services in Scotland #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #homecare

The Guild recognises the positive outcome of the recent RPS vote to seek Royal College status. GHP and Unite will work closely with relevant stakeholders for any future impact on workforce, career progression, and terms and conditions.

Patients taking Promixin must be switched to an alternative by 30 April 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have said. #ukpharmacy #cysticfibrosis

Hej from Denmark! The Guild is delighted to be at EAHP Congress in Copenhagen this week. Photo: Siobhan Dobie (Vice-Chair of E&T) and Robert Fitzgerald (Early Careers Rep)

The GHP executive has voted to adopt a neutral stance on the @rpharms.com proposals to seek Royal College status. Full statement: www.ghp.org.uk/statement-ro...

Heading to Copenhagen today for European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Annual Congress 2025. Looking forward seeing colleagues and friends again from across the continent!

We have partnered with Advanced Pharmacy Australia on the #MedsAware2025 campaign! Sustainability is a global issue. Find out more: adpha.au/news-advocac... @minnaeii.bsky.social

Our survey shows over half of pharmacy teams lack Protected Learning Time (PLT). Gareth Hughes shares how PLT improves skills and patient access: bit.ly/46zVuxN More survey results: bit.ly/3CVj6nu #PharmacyWellbeing

59% of pharmacy respondents lack access to sufficient protected learning time. Source: @rpharms.com @aptuk.bsky.social and Pharmacist Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey Summary 2024

The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists is calling for pharmacists working in the NHS to have a minimum of 10% of their contracted hours protected for supporting professional activities #ukpharmacy #protectedlearningtime

This week is Heart Unions week! @unitetheunion.bsky.social Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...

Guild Council recently met with @rpharms.com to discuss Royal College of Pharmacy proposals. In the interest of transparency for respective memberships, we have made a summary of the meeting available on our website: www.ghp.org.uk/guild-and-rp...

www.ghp.org.uk/protected-ti... @guildofhp.bsky.social

National campaign launch - 10% minimum of pharmacist time must be dedicated for Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). Demands on pharmacists are rapidly reaching untenable levels. Read more: www.ghp.org.uk/protected-ti...

Only one week left for this opportunity - note deadline 14th February.

Inclusivity in trials and research is paramount to ensure medicines are used effectively in all members of our society. New statement: www.ghp.org.uk/strengthenin...

New vacancy on the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social for Lead of Wellbeing. EOI to be submitted here: www.ghp.org.uk/join-our-nat...

Exciting opportunity with Guild Council! We are now advertising for Expressions of Interest for a GHP Lead for Wellbeing. Closing date Friday 14th February. See below for more: www.ghp.org.uk/join-our-nat...

Red weather warning: members in affected areas are advised that organisational adverse weather policies will be in force where they exist. These policies may reference paid special leave being granted, circumstances depending. For disputes please contact your local Unite representative.

We are delighted to be at the 50th UKMi conference. Drop by to chat to Guild Council members and be sure to attend the workshop on sustainability delivered by @minnaeii.bsky.social at 14:15 today.

Check out our events and where you will find us in person in 2025! ghp.org.uk/events/

We would like to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion for the pharmacy workforce and beyond. www.ghp.org.uk/meet-the-team/

The next European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Congress in Copenhagen is fast approaching. Discounted tickets close on 31st January eahp.eu/congress/29t...

NHS members who have retired since 1st April 2024 can write to their (ex) payroll team for back pay. This will need to include details such as the request, payroll or NI number, bank details, and current address.

We frequently receive requests to support job evaluation (the process by which AfC banding can be reviewed and changed). NHS Employers have posted this useful infographic for employees, managers, union reps and HR: www.nhsemployers.org/articles/job...

Come and say hello to us in-person as we exhibit at the 50th UKMi conference on 23rd and 24th January!

Greetings from Guild Council! We will be cross-posting news, information, and membership engagement here going forward. Thank you for the warm welcome to Bluesky.