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Claire Anderson
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President of @RPharms.com Professor of Social Pharmacy, Division Pharmacy Practice and Policy, University of Nottingham. Trustee & patron @CWpharmacists.bsky.social
Fellow @FIP.org
Oxford, Goa.
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Every university should renovate the disciplinary framework of its courses and ask whether it is responding to its global responsibilities. But no university should recognise any merit in withdrawing from the study of other languages, cultures & societies
www.timeshighereducation.com/opinion/late...
The latest threat to UK modern languages is yet another faux pas
Nottingham and Leicester are taking a swing at language departments. But those proposing closures have taken their eye off the ball, say four linguists
www.timeshighereducation.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:32 AM
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In this comment piece, #MinnaEli and #TracyLyons highlight that the NHS ten-year health plan’s sustainability goals will be impossible to achieve unless the potential of pharmacy is realised and prioritised

#ukpharmacy #netzero #greenpharmacy
A net-zero health plan starts with pharmacy
Climate change has been described by the World Health Organization as “the single biggest health threat facing humanity”​1​. More than 200 health journals, including The Pharmaceutical Journal, have…
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November 11, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Such a key point about cutting back on language provision - it’s not good for science and it’s not good for growth
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Max Hegarty, who is studying aerospace engineering, said the proposals also affect students on other courses. He has taken modules in German, and said this enabled him to do an internship in Germany. "So much of our European engineering is based in Germany," he said. "While a lot of people are willing to learn English, not returning that effort to them is not great for that collaboration, for that international co-operation that we need. "Cutting funding for modern languages courses serves only to paralyse our growth as a country."
November 8, 2025 at 10:46 AM
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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
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
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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
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Here, #ZubinAustin provides the second in our series of articles on conflict management in pharmacy, focusing on #negotiation and #mediation

#ukpharmacy #conflictmanagement
Conflict management for pharmacy managers: part two
Introduction Pharmacy leaders and managers can find themselves in difficult situations involving employees or other stakeholders. They may be called upon to find ways of managing and resolving…
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November 5, 2025 at 7:30 AM
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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
November 3, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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In this learning article, #ZubinAustin explores the topic of conflict management in pharmacy and the challenges that it presents for pharmacy managers

#ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy
Conflict management for pharmacy managers: part one
One of the most commonly stated reasons for avoiding management in pharmacy is a desire to avoid conflict​1​. Many people feel they lack the skills or temperament to manage it, resolve it or…
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October 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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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.
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time as climate crisis warms country
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the few places in the world without the insects
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October 26, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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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
Royal Pharmaceutical Society NHS 10 Year Workforce Plan: Call for evidence Contribute to the RPS response to support the development of the 10 Year Workforce Plan
October 23, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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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:

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October 23, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Millions exploited by ‘menopause gold rush’ amid lack of reliable information, say experts
Women’s health academics at UCL call for education programme to combat misinformation and unregulated advice
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October 20, 2025 at 6:27 AM
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"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."
Misunderstanding the tide is putting millions at risk on UK coasts – here’s what you need to know
Four in ten people surveyed were unaware that tides come in twice daily, that they vary in timing each day, and that they differ in height across the country.
theconversation.com
October 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
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theguardian.com
‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales
‘Gamechanging’ HIV prevention jab to be approved for England and Wales
Long-acting injection offers an alternative to daily pills taken to protect against the virus A “gamechanging” injection to prevent HIV is set to be approved for use in England and Wales. The long-acting jab, administered every two months, will offer an alternative to the daily pills used to protect against the virus. Continue reading...
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October 17, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Number of consultations under the ‘Choose Pharmacy’ PIPS in Wales more than triples over past two years

#pharmacywales #choosepharmacy #communitypharmacy
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Community pharmacy independent prescribing consultations triple in two years
The number of consultations under the ‘Choose Pharmacy’ pharmacist independent prescribing service (PIPS) in Wales has more than tripled over the past two years, Health Education and Improvement…
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October 15, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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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
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How to use emotional intelligence typologies to improve communication and interpersonal skills
What constitutes ‘success’ as a pharmacist – or as a manager, leader or entrepreneur? How do we know if we are being ‘effective’ in our professional lives? In our personal lives, what is the basis…
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October 15, 2025 at 1:12 PM
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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

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Patients, Citizens and the Politics of Evidence
Examining the role of patients and citizens in providing evidence for health care research
lifelong-learning.ox.ac.uk
October 15, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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rpharms.com
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
October 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
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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
Foundation Trainee programme Learning Outcomes and Progress Reviews Royal Pharmaceutical Society JOIN NOW
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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

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John Launer: The pluripotent consultation
Every time I teach, I try to introduce an exercise I’ve never done before. I hope this ensures that people are less likely to be bored if they’ve already been to one of my workshops, but it also keeps...
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October 9, 2025 at 7:09 AM
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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 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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rcem.ac.uk
🧠 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:
RCEM Blog: ADHD and the Emergency Physician - RCEM
Paul Robinson, post CCT clinician and Co-Lead for Neurodiversity on the College Equity Committee, shares his personal journey with ADHD for Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
rcem.ac.uk
October 8, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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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
Professor Amira Guirguis
October 8, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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an excellent contemporary telling of Wakefield
The Global Story - The disgraced UK doctor behind autism misinformation - BBC Sounds
How a British doctor created the vaccine myth behind Trump's autism announcement.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 6, 2025 at 6:27 PM
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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
cppeengland.bsky.social CPPE @cppeengland.bsky.social · Oct 1
How confident are you in busting myths and misconceptions about autism and ADHD?

Take the quiz in our new e-learning and build your knowledge and awareness to support people with trusted, evidence-based information about autism and ADHD 👇
https://www.cppe.ac.uk/programmes/l/autism-e-01
October 6, 2025 at 5:18 PM