THE COUNTDOWN TO CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS NORTH 2024 IS ON!
A WORLD-CLASS PROGRAMME OF CONTENT AT THE UK'S LEADING EVENT FOR PHARMACY PROFESSIONALS
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress North will deliver a FREE, training programme for the entire clinical pharmacy professional workforce - Just like Clinical Pharmacy Congress London. This new edition of the Clinical Pharmacy Congress will provide our nation's valued healthcare professionals with:
- More than 80 hours worth of FREE clinical and non-clinical primary healthcare-related education.
- Access to over 90 expert speakers from across the NHS and other Arms Length Bodies.
- The opportunity to 'try before you buy' across a broad spectrum of medical products and technological solutions - showcased by more than 100 exhibiting companies - designed to help your practice improve patient outcomes and increase practice efficiencies.
- A chance to connect and re-connect with more than 1,500 of your pharmacy professional colleagues and peers.
Conference Programme
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Strategy TheatrePDA members see the impact of racism at the frontline. In this panel event, members of the PDA BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Network will discuss key trends in racism in pharmacy in relation to available data such as the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES). They will then speak about how and why employers need to challenge and address racism wherever it is present and commit to having anti-racist workplaces. Attendees will learn how resources such as the PDA Anti-Racist Pharmacy Toolkit are critical to ensure that racism can be driven out of their working environment.
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Innovation & Integration TheatreA research project was conducted to enhance building a research culture and capacity amongst hospital pharmacy professionals. The project included two phases, phase 1 included collecting responses to a research engagement questionnaire, and phase 2 included collecting further views through individual interviews and/or a focus group with pharmacy professionals. The project identified barriers and facilitators to practice-based research engagement.ChairpersonSpeakers
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Innovation & Integration TheatreDiscover the tools available within Ardens Clinical and Ardens Manager to support Primary Care in implementing national and local prescribing initiatives. These tools aid the safe initiation, monitoring, review, and optimisation of medications, supporting all prescribing professionals—from clinical pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to GPs, ANPs, and the administrative team.
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Innovation & Integration TheatreRhian Carta (CTM UHB) and Laura Tweddle (South Tees Hospitals) are Workforce Development Lead Pharmacists. Rhian and Laura met at CPC North 2023, and following discussions between presentations and posters got chatting about all things placements! Rhian and Laura continued to network following conference, and discovered that between them they had some huge successes and challenges that they had overcome regarding undergraduate placements. Today they will be sharing their stories and championing good practice around undergraduate pharmacy placements, and demonstrating the benefits this can have on pharmacy workforce.
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Innovation & Integration TheatreJoin Nuala Hampson from the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare for an overview of the principles of sustainable healthcare and how they can be applied to pharmacy practice. Hear about examples of sustainable pharmacy practice addressing issues such as choice of formulation, single use plastics and medicines waste. Learn how to access the Sustainable Pharmacy Network hosted by the Centre for Sustainable Healthcare to engage with like-minded pharmacy teams and access a wealth of case studies and other sustainable healthcare resources.
CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS NORTH IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR:
CPC North conference theatres in more detail...
Keynote Theatre
Delivered by the national team including the Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer for England, providing attendees with a first-hand picture of the national direction of travel on key subjects, such as: leadership in the profession, the role of Pharmacy Technicians, infusions and special medicines, and independent prescribing.
Clinical Theatres 1 & 2
Strategy Theatre
Innovation and Integration Theatre
What to expect at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North
Key Speakers
Our expert speakers don’t just know their stuff – they know how to share it in a straightforward, interesting, and practical way. Choose between 5 theatres, workshops and zones to learn and interact with leading sector experts and walk away with knowledge you can easily and immediately put into action in your everyday work.
Meeting Suppliers
Find products and services that will enable you to deliver brilliant patient care and outcomes. At the Clinical Pharmacy Congress North, you will get face-to-face with the leading pharmaceutical suppliers and try out new equipment and technologies to identify what would best suits you.
Hands-On Training
Are you looking for hands-on training? Visit our Practical Skills Zone which targets different clinical areas. Sign up for our newsletter below to receive the latest on our Practical Skills Zone and be the first to hear when booking is available.
Networking
CPC North is a gateway to invaluable networking opportunities. Elevate your professional journey by connecting with like-minded individuals, fostering collaborations, and gaining insights that propel your career forward. Don't miss out on the chance to expand your network, forge meaningful relationships, and discover new possibilities at CPC North
Professional Development
How you will benefit from attending
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING
An unrivalled opportunity for clinical pharmacy professionals to take stock of their career path and evaluate their future place within the ever-changing clinical pharmacy landscape. Hear from peers within the community who have taken bold steps within their own career journeys and discover new and exciting opportunities to develop your own path.
EXCEPTIONAL NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES
As the long-established gathering place for the clinical pharmacy community, CPC North provides an excellent opportunity for attendees to connect with colleagues past and present, as well as make new professional relationships, this event opens doors up for the pharmacy professionals in the north to make connects they didn't have before.
SHOWCASING INNOVATION AND INGENUITY
The CPC North Poster Zone is the perfect opportunity for individuals and teams to share their innovative work and success stories with the rest of their profession. It is also the ideal stepping stone for participants to present at future editions of CPC.
SOURCING SUPPLIERS
Step into the Future of Clinical Pharmacy!
The Clinical Pharmacy Congress North is perfectly aligned with the evolving landscape of healthcare in the UK. As the NHS undergoes significant transformation, our event stands at the forefront of these changes, offering pharmacy professionals a vital platform to explore the future of clinical practice.
Join us amidst these pivotal developments:
• NHS England's integration of Health Education England, NHSX, and NHS Digital heralds an era of amplified roles for pharmacy professionals in workforce, training, and digital transformation.
• Integrated Care Systems (ICSs) and Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) are redefining healthcare, with a focus on medicines optimization and equitable health.
• Pharmacy professionals are embracing extended clinical roles, enjoying autonomy, and driving impactful contributions across the NHS.
• The ascent of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians in Primary Care Networks (PCNs) and GP practices underscores their indispensable role in community healthcare.
• The path to independent prescribing is well underway, with upcoming pharmacists poised to be independent prescribers.
• Pioneering advances in personalised medicine, and technology are reshaping healthcare and optimizing medicines.
• The imminent Pharmacy Professional Leadership Council, guided by the UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership Report, will shape the profession's trajectory.
• The Delivery Plan for Recovering Access to Primary Care highlights pharmacy's significance, including initiatives like Pharmacy First.
• Nationally, efforts span medicines optimisation, curbing overprescribing, specialised medicine programmes, digital interoperability, Inclusive Pharmacy Practice, and nurturing clinical academic careers in pharmacy.
Be a part of this transformative journey at Clinical Pharmacy Congress North. Engage with the forefront of pharmacy practice, harness insights from industry leaders, and contribute to shaping the future of clinical pharmacy. Register now and secure your place in this groundbreaking event.
Don't just take our word for it...
Take a look at some of the testimonals..
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“The CPC north event was really interesting. I enjoyed attending, meeting peers from different sectors of pharmacy and networking. The conference sessions were really good. The Posters on display were interesting and quite motivating.”
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“Great conference - excellent networking opportunity with a well organised event focussing on some key speakers/sessions that were very relevant to my role and my wider team. I'll definitely be back and will ensure more of my colleagues attend the next one also.”
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“The first CPC North was well received, and it did feel like you had a good amount of time to speak to people on the stands and gather information / ask questions.”
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“I thoroughly enjoyed CPC North, it has been over 10 years since my last CPC trip, and it was a welcomed change not going into London and experiencing a new venue and new energy. There was a genuine buzz, and you could feel the passion for pharmacy and learning all around.”
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“My first time attending a CPC event. Great venue and very informative practical sessions. Good talks from a variety of healthcare professionals such as doctors and pharmacists. An excellent networking opportunity!”
EXHIBITORS
Meet your Clinical Pharmacy Congress North 2024 Exhibitors
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Exciting Additions
Ann Daniels Guest Speaker Confirmed
We're excited to announce that the extraordinary explorer, Ann Daniels, will be joining us as a guest speaker on Saturday 2 November.
Ann’s session will provide powerful lessons on leadership, teamwork, and overcoming adversity, directly applicable to clinical pharmacy. Learn how to navigate challenging situations, inspire your team, and drive innovation in your practice.
Ann Daniels is record-breaking polar explorer. A former bank employee, with little experience of outdoor pursuits, she worked to be selected from over 200 female applicants to undertake her first assault on the North Pole 20 years ago. Since then she has become one of Britain’s leading woman explorers with a wealth of lessons, insights and experiences in leadership, teamwork and self-belief.
Visual Session Live Scribing
At the recent Clinical Pharmacy Congress London we had the privilege of partnering up with the talented scribes from We Are Cognitive who you may have seeing visually capturing some sessions at the congress on 10-11 May.
We are happy to announce that they will be returning to CPC North to do this again and enable you to see the sessions in a new dynamic.