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 160 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
01 Nov 2024
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Keynote Theatre
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Keynote Theatre
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Keynote Theatre
This session will provide a summary of the GPhC Fitness to Practice processes. This includes how concerns are received, triaged and where appropriate, investigated and concluded. Insights from GPhC findings, current developments and information about support provided to registrants will also be discussed. -
Keynote Theatre
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Keynote Theatre
02 Nov 2024
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Keynote Theatre
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Keynote TheatreWith no experience of extreme sport, Ann found herself applying to join a polar expedition. She has since ski-ed to both Poles, completed more than 10 expeditions and spent over 400 days on the ice. She has also led scientific expeditions to study the changes in the Polar regions. Ann describes how she's endured the harshest of climates and most unpredictable of circumstances with lessons and insights into leadership, teamwork, planning and belief.
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Keynote Theatre
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Keynote Theatre
01 Nov 2024
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic
02 Nov 2024
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital
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Practical Skill TheatreCPC 2024 – Practical Skills Zone Receive hands-on simulation training at our Practical Skills Zone, where you can brush up your skills and enhance your knowledge with new techniques. Physical Assessment Workshop Working with live volunteers focusing on general assessment, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems. These bookable sessions include a step-by-step demonstration of a general assessment and physical examination of a patient as per therapy area displayed. Clinical Skills Simulation Use a range of task trainers, diagnostic aids and medical equipment to practice your clinical skills, with a focus on basic observations (vital signs).
01 Nov 2024
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Clinical Theatre 1
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Clinical Theatre 1
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Clinical Theatre 1
This promotional session is organised and funded by Daiichi Sankyo UK and is for healthcare professionals in the UK only. Daiichi Sankyo products will be discussed at the meeting. Prescribing and adverse event reporting is available at the meeting. Daiichi Sankyo has had no further input into the content of the rest of this meeting.
An overview of clinical management for raised cholesterol, including cardiovascular risk assessment, treatment guidelines, and lipid-lowering therapies beyond statins.
This session will also explore how pharmacists can be empowered to deliver effective lipid management in primary care.
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Clinical Theatre 1*
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Clinical Theatre 1Manchester primary and secondary care teams worked collaboratively within the system to develop quality improvement methodologies to improve opioid stewardship system wide. The outcomes of the interventions resulted in an overall reduction in opioid prescribing and a harmonised approach to reducing the harm from opioids.
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Clinical Theatre 1
02 Nov 2024
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Clinical Theatre 1
The NCEPOD Treat as One A National Confidential Enquiry into Patient Outcome and Deaths (NCEPOD) Report highlighted: • Only 72% of patients had their mental health drugs prescribed during the initial assessment. • Discharge notification lacked the mental health medication in 29% of patients. • Clozapine, most commonly used in treatment resistant schizophrenia, is considered a critical medicine. Clozapine requires careful initiation, must be re-titrated if doses omitted for more than 48 hours and has several serious adverse effects which must be monitored. Mental Health In-Reach has been operating for two years ‘Bridging the gap between mental and physical healthcare in general hospitals’ with a mental health pharmacist supporting the acute hospital pharmacy team. This has improved acute staff confidence is managing clozapine and enabled effective interventions to improve patient care. -
Clinical Theatre 1Introduction to AI in Pharmacy: • Definition and relevance to pharmacy. • Current trends and future potential. Benefits of AI in Pharmacy: • Enhanced accuracy and efficiency in dispensing and inventory. • Improved efficiency and therefore capacity • Personalised medicine through predictive analytics. Challenges and Barriers: • Concerns about AI replacing human roles. • Ensuring data privacy and ethical use. Examples of Successful AI Applications: • Automated dispensing systems. • AI-powered document processing. How to Approach AI Implementation: • Selecting and evaluating AI tools. • Integrating AI into workflows. • Continuous evaluation and updates. Ethical and Legal Considerations: • Maintaining data privacy and transparency. • Complying with legal and ethical standards. Conclusion: • Recap of key takeaways. • Future directions and staying ahead
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Clinical Theatre 1A talk on migraines; covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and lifestyle and pharmaceutical management. Includes information and advice about the latest anti-CGRP and Gepant therapies.
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Clinical Theatre 1How to prescribe, adjust and manage medicines in patients with liver disease, considering pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic factors and adverse drug reactions etc., as well as considering the type of liver disease. We will also discuss particular classes of drugs which often raise concerns in liver disease.
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Clinical Theatre 1
01 Nov 2024
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Clinical Theatre 2
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Clinical Theatre 2Attendees will gain insights into the potential benefits of leveraging pharmacy technicians more effectively in elective orthopaedic services and learn practical steps to implement these changes in their own practice settings. This session aims to foster a forward-thinking dialogue on transforming the pharmacy technician role to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare landscape.
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Clinical Theatre 2Key Topics Covered: 1. Creating a Supportive Environment • Inclusive Language and Respectful Pronoun Usage • Patient Confidentiality 2. Gender Affirming Care and Implications • Pharmacokinetics • Drug Interactions and Adverse Effects 3. Conducting Inclusive Consultations • Building Trust and Encouraging Disclosure • Effective Prescribing
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Clinical Theatre 2•An overview of the safe and appropriate management of warfarin therapy, with practical considerations and shared experience. •A refresher on warfarin knowledge for healthcare professionals to apply to clinical practice in various settings. •This session will help you feel encouraged and confident with managing warfarin therapy safely.
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Clinical Theatre 2A discussion about kidney transplantation for non renal pharmacy specialists as a form of renal replacement therapy. Where do they come from? How long do they last? What immunosuppression regimes do we give? What complications can happen?
02 Nov 2024
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Clinical Theatre 2
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Clinical Theatre 2
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Clinical Theatre 2A presentation on a neurodivergent perspective on how to make your pharmacy inclusive. This will include practical tips for fostering better understanding and simple changes that make a more inclusive environment, differences in communication between neurotypes, reasonable adjustments and the validity of self-diagnosis.
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Clinical Theatre 2Follow our journey in North East and North Cumbria ICB system-wide work on medicines safety. As one of England's largest ICBs with 8 CCGs amalgamating in 2022, we harnessed opportunities to work at-scale, making best use of digital technology and retaining links with frontline services providing patient care. Themes include system and process review, culture and relationships, medicines in pregnancy and medicines shortages.
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Clinical Theatre 2This interactive workshop is designed for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in general practice. It offers an in-depth exploration of the complexities involved in managing hypertension in patients with cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) disease, emphasising the unique challenges and therapeutic strategies crucial for effective management. We will examine how cardiovascular, renal, and metabolic conditions contribute to and exacerbate hypertension, complicating its management. Through case studies, we will explore the interplay of these diseases, the rationale behind personalised antihypertensive drug choices, and the development of effective monitoring plans. Additionally, the workshop will cover dietary and lifestyle modifications, the application of technology in patient care, and the enhancement of communication skills to improve hypertension management in this complex patient population.
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Clinical Theatre 2
01 Nov 2024
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
PDA 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. -
Strategy TheatreA rotational programme was set up in 2023 which allows pharmacists in their early years to work across acute and specialist Trusts in Liverpool. Programmes such as this ensure we create a flexible workforce for the future who feel competent and confident to care for a variety of healthcare concerns. This session will provide an overview of benefits to pharmacists rotating through the programme and the practical challenges.
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy TheatreIn England, where over one billion prescription items are dispensed annually, a healthcare system oriented towards sustainability is likely to yield long-term benefits in care outcomes.
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Strategy TheatreAs an organisation, the GHP are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work. We are also committed to supporting our members to ensure they work in an environment where these values are truly honoured, lived and upheld. We believe that we must all strive to make inclusivity and collaboration a part of our everyday practice, so we developed the GHP Inclusivity Checklist to support pharmacy teams, groups and meetings.
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Strategy TheatrePurpose: • To establish a clear and structured pathway for career development and competency enhancement within NCHA. Why it is important to set out a framework: • Ensures consistent and transparent career progression. • Aligns individual growth goals • Enhances employee satisfaction and retention across all homecare Who we are collaborating with: • Skills for Health • External experts and NCHA members with key skills Framework and Timelines to completion • Phases Outcomes expected: • Homecare company engagement and use • Improved competency levels across all Homecare companies • Enhanced employee engagement and performance. Learning Outcomes to date: • To discuss progress so far and challenges
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02 Nov 2024
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
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Strategy Theatre
01 Nov 2024
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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.
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Innovation & Integration Theatre
Join the team at Pharmacist Support; the profession's independent charity - for an enlightening session delving into the critical topic of workplace wellbeing in the pharmacy profession. -
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Innovation & Integration Theatre
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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 TheatreThe journey of a pharmacy technician through ED and admissions. The projects and challenges undertaken to make it an effective and productive service.
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Innovation & Integration Theatre
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Innovation & Integration TheatreAttend this session to understand how Soar Beyond is pioneering an aspirational but realistic approach to implementing QI for your cardio-renal metabolic patients. In this session, you will understand ...
02 Nov 2024
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Innovation & Integration Theatre
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Innovation & Integration TheatreWe will present our learning from the innovative pilot study undertaken to develop and investigate a pilot prescribing training program for trainee pharmacist in their foundation year. Insights to successful strategies for gathering portfolio evidence and how to identify appropriate activities and assessment tools for prescriber competence will be shared. Finding about the role of the designated prescriber role and how to support the changing understanding of what a prescribing pharmacist is will also be discussed.
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Innovation & Integration TheatreIn 2024 HIV is a manageable condition, and people living with HIV are living longer, and will be encountered in health care settings outside of the HIV speciality. It is, therefore, important as a generalist or other specialist to have a grasp of how to identify and manage HIV drug-drug interactions. Additionally, due to effective treatment leading to fewer HIV-related deaths & improved survival, as well as ongoing diagnoses, there is an ageing cohort with potentially complex polypharmacy.
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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.
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Innovation & Integration Theatre
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Innovation & Integration TheatreAs part of a leadership fellowship project on medicines sustainability, a survey and interviews were carried out with front line pharmacy staff exploring their opinions on environmental sustainability and the barriers and enablers found in practice. We will discuss the findings and how we can use this to move environmental sustainability work in pharmacy forwards.
CLINICAL PHARMACY CONGRESS NORTH IS FREE TO ATTEND FOR:
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Clinical Practice and Patient Care
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Policy, Government Affairs, and Regulation
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Training, Development, and Education
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
Essential learning delivered by experts from across the entire spectrum of pharmacy services, covering a range of specialist topics from service provision in emergency departments to long-term opioid usage and the treatment of health conditions from cardiovascular disease to diabetes.
Strategy Theatre
Hear from leading lights from across the profession as they contextualise the direction of travel for clinical pharmacy professionals and offer practical and tangible steps for delivering change.
Innovation and Integration Theatre
Review case studies and novel work from innovators across the profession and discover innovative ways to improve practice and how to incorporate them into your work setting. Integration has become a key focus area since the introduction of ICSs – hear from expert speakers as they discuss improving collaboration across primary and secondary care.
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
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.
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
The CPC North exhibition will showcase the very latest products and services specifically curated for the pharmacy sector, enabling decision makers and influencers to discover new ways to improve service provision, increase cost-efficiencies, and support positive clinical outcomes.
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!”
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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.
Networking Lounge Returns
The free Networking lounge was a popular feature at last years event. So we are delighted to announce that we are bringing this back for 2024, offering delegates and extra place to sit down, get a free coffee and network with former, current and future colleagues.
