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Geraldine McCaffrey
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Pharmacist. Welsh Pharmacy Board Chair at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society & Pharmaceutical Press Non Exec Board member.
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The Greener Pharmacy Toolkit provides guidance, suggestions and challenges you can follow and record to measure your progress towards building a truly sustainable pharmacy practice: ow.ly/7Xh250VSp6f
May 30, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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We are delighted to announce that Members have voted in favour by way of a Special Resolution Vote in support of proposed changes to the RPS’ Royal Charter and our transition to Royal College.

Find out more: bit.ly/4c4pJkC
March 26, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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1 day 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
March 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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As a community pharmacist, RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Richard Evans believes the transition to a royal college is the correct way forward for our profession.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote
"Having practiced as a community pharmacist for over 40 years, I believe that the time is right for our professional leadership body to become the Royal College of Pharmacy. Consequently, I have voted YES for this change as the correct way forward for our profession, strengthening the voice and influence of pharmacy." "Ar ôl gweithio fel fferyllydd cymunedol ers dros 40 mlynedd, credaf mai dyma’r amser i’n corff proffesiynol ddod yn Goleg Brenhinol Fferylliaeth. O ganlyniad, rwyf wedi pleidleisio IE dros y newid hwn fel y ffordd gywir ymlaen ar gyfer ein proffesiwn, gan gryfhau llais a dylanwad fferylliaeth." Richard Evans FRPharmS Locum Community Pharmacist RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member I support the RPS proposals for change
March 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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2 days 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
2 days left to vote Vote YES to Royal College
March 22, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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Still time to vote, literally takes < 2 minutes from start to finish.

Use your vote if you have that privilege. It’s not the time to be passive & hope that someone else does it for you.

I’ve voted YES - confirm the resolution.

I’m not telling you how to vote but I am telling you to vote 🗳️
March 22, 2025 at 11:20 AM
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We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college.

Explore Sara's here: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote
“I think it’s an exciting time to be a pharmacist. You don’t get opportunities like this very often – it’s a once-in-a-professional-lifetime kind of opportunity to be part of a change and have a say on something like this. Whichever way you go, whether it’s a yes or a no, you have a voice and it’s really important not to waste that voice.” Sara Visram RPS professional development pharmacist
March 19, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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For RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Josh Miller, aligning with other medical royal colleges will mean closer relationships and better collaboration for the benefit of members and patients.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: www.rpharms.com/special-reso...
#RPSVote
“This is about having a stronger professional voice and clout, but also gaining closer collaboration with others. While we try to do this as the RPS, having a shared DNA with other medical royal colleges will forge closer relationships, which will benefit the organisation, its members and ultimately the patients we care for.” Josh Miller MRPharmS RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member I support the RPS proposals for change
March 19, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college.

Explore Kieran Hand's here: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote
“Royal colleges are really seen as important stakeholders that should be engaged with. I think RPS is seen as a learned society, which does not carry the same weight as a royal college. The difference will be subtle but important – there will be more invitations, more seats at the table, more consultation with a royal college.” Kieran Hand, FRPharmS Expert Advisory Group member
March 19, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college.

Explore Rob Darracott’s here: ow.ly/JtHx50VcRPT #RPSVote
“An expert, forward-thinking leadership organisation, committed to excellence, is what the profession needs and deserves at this stage in its history and development. So I wholeheartedly support the royal college proposal and I will be encouraging anybody that asks me to vote in favour.” Rob Darracott FRPharmS RPS Fellow
March 19, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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The Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee wholly supports the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s proposals to become the Royal College of Pharmacy.

“We recommend that all pharmacists who are members of the RPS, vote YES in the special resolution vote."

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We believe that a vote in favour of establishing a Royal College will be the first crucial step to enable a collaborative and inclusive approach for the future of pharmacy professional leadership. Credwn mai pleidlais o blaid sefydlu Coleg Brenhinol fydd y cam hollbwysig cyntaf i alluogi dull cydweithredol a chynhwysol ar gyfer dyfodol arweinyddiaeth broffesiynol fferyllol. Welsh Pharmaceutical Committee
March 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Dylan Jones is voting yes to a royal college to give pharmacy the recognition and representation it deserves.

Voting is now open: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote
"I will be voting YES to the RPS evolving into the Royal College of Pharmacy. This should have happened several years ago and the opportunity to make the generational change should not be missed. Pharmacy as a profession has changed so much in recent years and it is a natural progression for the professional body of pharmacy to become stronger with royal college status. This will give pharmacy the recognition and representation it deserves." “Byddaf yn pleidleisio IE i'r RPS esblygu i fod yn goleg brenhinol. Dylai hyn fod wedi digwydd sawl blwyddyn yn ôl ac ni ddylid colli'r cyfle i wneud y newid sylweddol hyn. Mae fferylliaeth fel proffesiwn wedi newid cymaint yn y blynyddoedd diwethaf ac mae’n ddilyniant naturiol i gorff proffesiynol fferylliaeth gryfhau gyda statws coleg brenhinol. Bydd hyn yn rhoi’r gydnabyddiaeth a’r gynrychiolaeth haeddiannol i fferylliaeth.” Dylan Jones MRPharmS Superintendent Pharmacist RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member I support the RPS proposals for change
March 18, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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6 days 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
6 days left to vote Vote YES to Royal College
March 18, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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🚨 I’ve Voted YES – Have You? 🗳️

I’ve cast my vote to confirm the resolution ✅.

If you’re an RPS member, your vote matters! Make sure to have your say before March 24.

🔗 Vote now: www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms

Together, we can shape a stronger, more influential future for pharmacy! 💪
March 13, 2025 at 10:08 AM
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STRONGER TOGETHER #PHARMACY
Far too long pharmacy has lacked UNITED voice at the top.
@rpharms.com members: now’s our chance to change that! A Royal College of Pharmacy will be our platform for leadership, collaboration,& influence.
📢 RPS members—pls vote YES to secure change ✅ @pcpa-uk.bsky.social
March 15, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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Royal College of Pharmacy? I’ve voted YES ✅
✅ Create greater recognition, more impact.
✅ Drive excellence in education, research, innovation and professional practice.
✅A model of pharmacy leadership fit for the future
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March 14, 2025 at 8:41 PM
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RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Aled Roberts supports the Royal College proposals for more focus on education and training and a stronger voice for pharmacy.

Voting opens on 13 March. Find out more: rpharms.com/changepropos... #RPSVote
“I’ll be voting YES for the Royal College proposal, which will allow the organisation to better serve the interests of members and the wider profession now and in the future. Saying yes to the Royal College means enhanced focus on education and training, more time for Senate members on professional issues and a stronger voice for pharmacy across the whole of GB.” Aled Roberts MRPharmS Associate Director Contractor Engagement, Community Pharmacy Wales RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member I support the RPS proposals for change
March 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member Ciara Duffy highlights the strengthened voice of a royal college for effective collaboration with academia, government, industry and healthcare.

Voting opens on 13 March. Find out more: rpharms.com/changepropos... #RPSVote
“In the age of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring information integrity is more critical than ever. Becoming a royal college strengthens our united voice, cultivating impactful collaborations and information sharing among academia, government, industry, and healthcare to drive meaningful change in the interests of patients.” Ciara Duffy MRPharmS Qualified Person-Novartis RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member I support the RPS proposals for change
March 11, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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As a community pharmacist I often get asked by colleagues, quite rightly, what does this mean for us? Here’s my view of the impact a Royal College of Pharmacy could have: www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk/opinion/a-ro...
A Royal College for pharmacy? Let’s raise our expectations
A vote for a Royal College would make structured career progression and support for advanced practice a reality for many community pharmacists. But it would onl
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March 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair and Assembly member Jonathan Burton shares his excitement for the Royal College of Pharmacy's focus on professional support for pharmacists and its positive impact on patient care.

Voting is now open: ow.ly/qmGf50Vhi6F #RPSVote
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"I'm really excited about how becoming a royal college can help bring our profession together and the positive impact that will have on patient care. The increased focus on education, professional frameworks and credentialing will support pharmacists to deliver excellence in their everyday practice." Jonathan Burton MBE FRPharmS Community Pharmacist RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board Chair and Assembly member I support the RPS proposals for change
March 13, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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"It's about greater recognition for pharmacy, shaping its future and advancing pharmacists to provide support in patient care.”

RPS CEO Paul Bennett spoke with Pharmacy Business about our ambitions to become the Royal College of Pharmacy.

More: bit.ly/3DMV3ra #RPSVote
Royal Pharmaceutical Society Vote for change Vote YES to Royal College
March 13, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across pharmacy on the RPS' royal college ambitions and Special Resolution Vote.

Explore Dr Mahendra Patel’s here: ow.ly/nUmC50VhcYv

Voting is open now. #RPSVote

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“Becoming a royal college isn’t just a title change—it’s about tangible benefits for all pharmacy professionals. Regardless of your heritage, where you work or what stage of your career you’re at, this will give us the authority to drive meaningful change, raise standards, and ensure pharmacy’s evolving role is fully recognised not just from within but for those outside as well. This is a new dawn—a new beginning for pharmacy!" Mahendra G Patel, FRPharmS Independent expert member of UKPPLAB
March 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
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The Special Resolution Vote is now open. We are urging our Members and Fellows to vote in favour of the proposed changes to our Royal Charter and transition to royal college - the Royal College of Pharmacy.

Vote now: ow.ly/RRz950Vh4xv

Find out more: ow.ly/MVzE50Vh4xw

#RPSVote
March 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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We warmly welcome today's statement from the four UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers who "strongly encourage Royal Pharmaceutical Society Members and Fellows to take this historic opportunity to vote in favour of a Royal College of Pharmacy." More: bit.ly/43AANDK

Voting opens Thursday 13 March.
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March 11, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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Royal College of Pharmacy

VOTE YES ✅

for a collaborative, cohesive leadership body for pharmacy
March 11, 2025 at 6:16 PM