Clare Howard
@clarepharmacy.bsky.social
Pharmacist championing better and safer care for older people taking multiple medicines. Wiganer -now down south.
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👏👏👏👏👏
#vaccinationworks to prevent cancer.
Well done Denmark!
Well done Denmark!
January 21, 2026 at 6:25 PM
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.
Structured Medicines Review
This policy statement highlights the essential role of structured medication reviews in improving patient safety, reducing harm and supporting more sustainable use of medicines, particularly for peopl...
www.rcgp.org.uk
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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. 😊
So excited to see the preliminary agenda for ICOD 2026!! Can’t wait to see our #deprescribing colleagues and friends in Montreal!
Now available: Preliminary Agenda for ICOD 2026!
Get a glimpse of the keynote presentations, concurrent sessions and the social activities of the conference – including opportunities to learn & connect with the international deprescribing & med. appropriateness community!
tinyurl.com/mr767ycv
Get a glimpse of the keynote presentations, concurrent sessions and the social activities of the conference – including opportunities to learn & connect with the international deprescribing & med. appropriateness community!
tinyurl.com/mr767ycv
December 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Absolutely thrilled to be part of this. 😊
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#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?
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?
Happy #AdvancingPractice2025 week.
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It's the perfect time to launch the survey by my MPharm4 project students. They're investigating factors that help and hinder pharmacists to achieve #AdvancedPractice recognition.
Read more in this thread or go straight to the survey: tinyurl.com/572cwhya
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It's the perfect time to launch the survey by my MPharm4 project students. They're investigating factors that help and hinder pharmacists to achieve #AdvancedPractice recognition.
Read more in this thread or go straight to the survey: tinyurl.com/572cwhya
November 17, 2025 at 9:51 AM
#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?
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?
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Delighted to share details of @nihr.bsky.social James Lind Alliance research priority setting survey for delirium. For completion by UK health/social professionals and those with personal experience of delirium.
Complete the survey and have your say. More details 👇
www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...
Complete the survey and have your say. More details 👇
www.qmul.ac.uk/wiph/centres...
A Delirium (UK) James Lind Alliance Priority Setting Partnership - Wolfson Institute of Population Health
www.qmul.ac.uk
November 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
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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.
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.
September 28, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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.
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.
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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/...
fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...
Emma Vardy
Hi there, This September, I’m walking 30 miles for Dementia UK – a cause close to my heart. Just £8 could pay for the telephone costs of two families calling its free Dementia Helpline, so any ...
fundraise.dementiauk.org
September 26, 2025 at 7:39 PM
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/...
fundraise.dementiauk.org/fundraisers/...
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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
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
September 12, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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
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
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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.
September 6, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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 👏👏👏👏
Short film series highlights award-winning deprescribing initiative
Three short films have been released to highlight the success of a scheme which stops the over-medication of people with learning disability or autism
community.chemistanddruggist.co.uk
July 5, 2025 at 12:59 PM
community.chemistanddruggist.co.uk/posts/short-... fantastic to see the HIN Polypharmacy materials being used to support medication review in people with Learning Disability 👏👏👏👏
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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
July 4, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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?? 🤔🙄
NEW: Eight exceptional individuals whose achievements have made lasting contributions to the world were recognised today with honorary degrees at Oxford University’s Encaenia.
More information ⬇️
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-06...
More information ⬇️
www.ox.ac.uk/news/2025-06...
Honorary degrees awarded at Encaenia 2025 | University of Oxford
Recipients of honorary degrees at Oxford University today included a Nobel laureate and a multiple Olympic, World and European champion, and represented the fields of sport, entertainment,
www.ox.ac.uk
June 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
So there were no women who have made lasting contributions to the world?? 🤔🙄
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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...
June 23, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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
The @healthinnovnetwork.bsky.social has published a new report sharing insights on improving access to Structured Medication Reviews for patients in seldom-heard communities, particularly in areas of high deprivation & from ethnic minority groups. healthinnovationwessex.org.uk/projects/656...
June 23, 2025 at 3:33 PM
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
Today we published @HealthInnovNet report on Improving access to Structured Medication Reviews for patients in seldom heard communities. Join our webinar Monday 14th July to hear more including from 3 PCNs involved in this work. events.weahsn.net/Increasingac...
@clarepharmacy.bsky.social
@clarepharmacy.bsky.social
June 23, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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
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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
Here is the evidence base for anticipatory prescribing in one place. It feels apt to share right now - what can be done to help with effective end-of-life symptom control too! new.express.adobe.com/webpage/8yok...
@arceastofengland.bsky.social @pcucambridge.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
@arceastofengland.bsky.social @pcucambridge.bsky.social @mariecurieuk.bsky.social
Anticipatory Prescribing at the End of Life
A story told with Adobe Express
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June 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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
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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
June 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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
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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.
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and found that the Polypharmacy Action Learning Set Foundation course significantly boosted participants' confidence in managing problematic polypharmacy.
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June 19, 2025 at 12:59 PM
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.
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and found that the Polypharmacy Action Learning Set Foundation course significantly boosted participants' confidence in managing problematic polypharmacy.
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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...
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June 19, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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...
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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. 😊
June 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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” 🥵
June 19, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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
June 16, 2025 at 10:56 AM
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
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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
Find out who our new Fellows are: bit.ly/3SSGLcv
May 28, 2025 at 12:35 PM
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
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
May 22, 2025 at 9:39 AM
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.
What the chemist saw — overdoses, violence, tears, abuse
From a dead morphine user to patients angry about medicine shortages, Amit Dhand’s Leeds pharmacy was on the NHS front line. The pressure took him to breaking point
www.thetimes.com
May 18, 2025 at 11:57 AM
www.thetimes.com/uk/healthcar... beautifully written. I ordered his book last week. What a guy.