Pharmacy Voice has distributed its latest ‘think-piece’ document, The Changing NHS and Public Health Landscape: What does it mean for local representation?, to LPCs across England.
Pharmacy Voice has distributed its latest ‘think-piece’ document, The Changing NHS and Public Health Landscape: What does it mean for local representation?, to LPCs across England.
Rob Darracott, Chief Executive of Pharmacy Voice said:
“Many LPCs are already thinking actively about how the NHS reform programme will affect how they currently operate. They have the difficult task of anticipating how they will fit with, and network within, emerging health and social care structures. This Pharmacy Voice think-piece will make it easier for local pharmacy representatives to think ahead - and get ahead.
“Community pharmacy has never had it tougher than in the current climate. There are demands on efficiencies and delivering new services – all within the current funding framework, which is itself under pressure from the state of the public finances. Further challenges lie ahead as the NHS changes, challenges which cannot be ducked.
“New NHS architecture is not the only story, but understanding the emerging policy and commissioning framework is essential if we are to secure community pharmacy’s place in a reformed health service.“
The Changing NHS and Public Health Landscape: What does it mean for local representation? can be downloaded here.