Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
@guildofhp.bsky.social
The Guild is a professional and trade union association for NHS and managed service pharmacists across the UK. Part of @unitetheunion.bsky.social
Join us in celebrating Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week from 24 - 27, November 2025 hosted by NHS England and CPPE. Don’t miss our powerful session with the PDA - “Dismantling Racism, Harassment, Bullying & Discrimination in the Workplace” on the 27th! Let’s lead change together!
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November 11, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Join us in celebrating Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week from 24 - 27, November 2025 hosted by NHS England and CPPE. Don’t miss our powerful session with the PDA - “Dismantling Racism, Harassment, Bullying & Discrimination in the Workplace” on the 27th! Let’s lead change together!
IPPWeek2025
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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.
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.
More information will be put to Unite/GHP members in due course.
July 25, 2025 at 9:27 AM
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...
Statement: Industrial Action Taken By Other Unions – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
www.ghp.org.uk
July 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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...
June 16, 2025 at 6:44 AM
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!
- Update from Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's office
- Biosimilar switching
- Key generics
- Environmental sustainability
..and much more!
June 13, 2025 at 10:59 AM
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!
- 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.
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 2:23 PM
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...
May 26, 2025 at 6:58 AM
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.
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.
More information will be put to Unite/GHP members in due course.
May 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
GHP/Unite members in Scotland have voted to accept this offer. Further information will be forthcoming.
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Bright and early with @guildofhp.bsky.social council at @cpcongress.bsky.social London 2025 #pharmacy #pharmacists
May 9, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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
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April 28, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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...
www.ghp.org.uk/interview-si...
April 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
We sat down with Siobhan Dobie, our Vice-Chair of Education and Training, to talk EAHP Congress 2025.
www.ghp.org.uk/interview-si...
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...
Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/why-join/enh...
www.unitetheunion.org
April 11, 2025 at 8:01 AM
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...
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.
More information will be put to Unite/GHP members in due course.
April 8, 2025 at 12:51 PM
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.
More information will be put to Unite/GHP members in due course.
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Pharmacists!
Huge Opportunity!
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellowship!
Apply!
Deadline this weekend!
www.fmlm.ac.uk/services-pro...
Huge Opportunity!
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellowship!
Apply!
Deadline this weekend!
www.fmlm.ac.uk/services-pro...
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme | www.fmlm.ac.uk
www.fmlm.ac.uk
April 3, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Pharmacists!
Huge Opportunity!
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellowship!
Apply!
Deadline this weekend!
www.fmlm.ac.uk/services-pro...
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...
Have your say here: www.pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/get...
Consultation on draft changes to fees 2025 | General Pharmaceutical Council
We want to hear your views on our proposed increases to registration fees for pharmacy professionals and pharmacy premises.
www.pharmacyregulation.org
April 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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...
Have your say here: www.pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/get...
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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...
www.ghp.org.uk/proposed-cut...
Proposed staff cuts in ICBs and NHS England – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
www.ghp.org.uk
March 27, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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...
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
March 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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
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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
#ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #homecare
'Urgent' need for community pharmacy to play a role in medicines homecare services, review says
There is an “urgent” need to develop and implement a role for community pharmacy in medicines homecare services in Scotland, a review of the system has said. The independent review, published on 20…
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March 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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
#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.
GHP and Unite will work closely with relevant stakeholders for any future impact on workforce, career progression, and terms and conditions.
March 26, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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.
GHP and Unite will work closely with relevant stakeholders for any future impact on workforce, career progression, and terms and conditions.
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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
#ukpharmacy #cysticfibrosis
Pharmacists asked to assist in switching patients from Promixin by end of April 2025
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. A national patient safety alert, issued on 17…
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March 21, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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
#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)
Photo: Siobhan Dobie (Vice-Chair of E&T) and Robert Fitzgerald (Early Careers Rep)
March 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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)
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...
Full statement: www.ghp.org.uk/statement-ro...
Statement: GHP Adopts Neutral Stance on RPS Royal College Proposal Vote – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
www.ghp.org.uk
March 12, 2025 at 7:49 AM
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...
Full statement: www.ghp.org.uk/statement-ro...
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Heading to Copenhagen today for European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Annual Congress 2025. Looking forward seeing colleagues and friends again from across the continent!
March 11, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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
Find out more: adpha.au/news-advocac... @minnaeii.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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
Find out more: adpha.au/news-advocac... @minnaeii.bsky.social
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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
More survey results: bit.ly/3CVj6nu #PharmacyWellbeing
February 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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
More survey results: bit.ly/3CVj6nu #PharmacyWellbeing