November CPC North Conference Programme

CPC 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).

CPC 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).

CPC 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

CPC 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

CPC 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).

CPC 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).

CPC 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).

CPC 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

CPC 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

CPC 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).

CPC 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

CPC 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).

CPC 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).

CPC 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

CPC 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

CPC 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).

CPC 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

CPC 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

CPC 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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Recording of Deputy Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's keynote

Manchester 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.

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.

Introduction 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

A talk on migraines; covering epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and lifestyle and pharmaceutical management. Includes information and advice about the latest anti-CGRP and Gepant therapies.

How 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.

This presentation will explore the role of remote monitoring in enhancing medicines optimisation within primary care, using insights from a pilot project conducted in Leeds.

Attendees 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.

Key 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

•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.

A 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?

• Pharmacogenomics – what is it and how is it relevant to pharmacy? • NHS Network of Excellence for Pharmacogenomics and Medicines Optimisation – overview highlighting aspects most relevant to pharmacy practice • Pharmacogenomics in practice: Now & next • The PROGRESS study– delivering pharmacogenomics in primary care • Pharmacist experience – delivering pharmacogenomics research on the front line. NIHR Associate Principal Investigator scheme and the PROGRESS study

This presentation will discuss the prescribing, supply and administration of unlicensed and off-label medicines for children and young people, with a focus on reducing risks and optimising safe and effective practice.

A 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.

Follow 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.

This 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.

An overview of recent biosimilar implementation support materials will be shared - such as ustekinumab biosimilar advice and help.

The session aims to share the range of CPPE resources which have been developed to support the development of pharmacists who are currently independent prescribers, those that are already independent prescribers but have not used their skills in practice for some time, and those who are considering becoming independent prescribers in the future.

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.

A rotational programme was set up in 2023 which allows early career pharmacists to rotate to acute and specialist Trusts in Liverpool. Programmes such as these 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 focus on how the programme was set up, including the logistical challenges and the benefits to those rotating through the programme.

The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) are the professional leadership body for the pharmacists, we are chairing a profession wide working group which includes the GPhC, NHS CPhO Office, NHS Workforce Education & Training, Pharmacy Schools Council and additional Schools of Pharmacy.

In 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.

As 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.

Purpose: • 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

Explore how Yasir’s journey from pharmacy practice to digital content creation demonstrates the power of leveraging global partnerships and digital platforms to enhance health education and impact.

It’s an exciting time for pharmacy research following the NHS England report on clinical academic pathways for pharmacy professionals and the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded pharmacy incubator. These offer a national focus for pharmacy research and an opportunity to stimulate debate about how we can expand research capacity and capability in pharmacy teams. This session offers a brief update on current research initiatives and will hear from an enthusiastic early career researcher about the highs and lows of applying for research awards. We welcome anyone who has an interest in research as an individual, manager, academic or policy maker – no experience necessary! You will have the chance to ask questions about research and can sign up to be linked in with a pharmacy research group in your area.

Whether you’re a healthcare provider, pharmacist, or policy maker, this session will equip you with the tools to make a meaningful impact on patient care through simple yet effective solutions. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how translated labels can bridge health inequalities and improve access to safe, effective care for all. At the end of the day, a core principle of the NHS is that healthcare should be accessible to everyone!

A 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.

Discover 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.

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.

A look at what allyship can be and what allyship definitely is not Dispelling myths, anecdotes of heroes Equality Act 2010 Where to look and the practicalities of being an ally

A review of the data from the 2024 Acute Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation Project, with a specific focus on the use of technology and digital. The UK wide project collected data for the 2023/24 financial year. Join the session to hear about how technology and digital solutions are being used in Acute Pharmacy across the UK.

Rhian 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.

The journey of a pharmacy technician through ED and admissions. The projects and challenges undertaken to make it an effective and productive service.

This session will provide a summary of the development and implementation of the only nationally funded inhaler recycling pilot in England. The pilot sees patients return used or expired pressurised metered dose inhalers to across 20 community pharmacies and participating acute sites. The inhalers will be recycled to recover and repurpose the propellants which are environmentally damaging greenhouse gases.

Attend 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 ...

It’s an exciting time for pharmacy research following the NHS England report on clinical academic pathways for pharmacy professionals and the National Institute of Health and Care Research (NIHR) funded pharmacy incubator. These offer a national focus for pharmacy research and an opportunity to stimulate debate about how we can expand research capacity and capability in pharmacy teams.

This session offers a brief update on current research initiatives and will hear from an enthusiastic early career researcher about the highs and lows of applying for research awards. We welcome anyone who has an interest in research as an individual, manager, academic or policy maker – no experience necessary! You will have the chance to ask questions about research and can sign up to be linked in with a pharmacy research group in your area.

We 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.

In 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.

Inform and educate the audience regarding key updates on Pharmacy on behalf of NHS England.

Join 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.

As 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.

Have you been applying for jobs and disheartened because you haven't been successful? Then we have the session for you. In your 30 minute slot, you can chose to either have your CV reviewed or receive interview coaching to help you succeed at your next interview.

Have you been applying for jobs and disheartened because you haven't been successful? Then we have the session for you. In your 30 minute slot, you can chose to either have your CV reviewed or receive interview coaching to help you succeed at your next interview.

Have you been applying for jobs and disheartened because you haven't been successful? Then we have the session for you. In your 30 minute slot, you can chose to either have your CV reviewed or receive interview coaching to help you succeed at your next interview.

A mock exam under timed conditions in preparation for the GPhC Foundation Year assessment Learning Outcomes: to have some timed practice in preparation for Paper 1 of the GPhC exam Overview: This is a chance to sit a mock paper 1- You will complete 20 questions under timed conditions with feedback afterwards. Please bring pens, paper, a calculator as well as a device to access the paper on (it is accessible via your phone) This mock will give you chance to assess your learning needs- find out the areas you are strong in as well as the parts that require more focus I am looking forward to seeing you there!