Brendon Jiang

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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

What the chemist saw — overdoses, violence, tears, abuse From a dead morphine user to patients angry about medicine shortages, Amit Dhand’s Leeds pharmacy was on the NHS front line. The pressure took him to breaking point

What the chemist saw — overdoses, violence, tears, abuse

www.thetimes.com/article/0928...

Why RPS is offering professional liability insurance

Why RPS is offering professional liability insurance: bit.ly/4lQYVbQ

Along the lines of “this letter has been dictated but not scrutinised” so 🤷🏻‍♂️

Good question. Have seen some registered as class I. It could depend on what additional features are available 🤔

Lovely meeting you Amy. It was a late dinner and they closed the cable car before we could get back! Until next time! ☕️

Is that what they mean when you’ve got the running bug?

DAY 1: @cpcongress.bsky.social
**THIS**
Interesting launch from @rpharms.com
Professional Liability Insurance.
Just in case you’re currently NOT a member.
Worth a look and with the move to Royal College.
#CPCongress #PharmSky

Royal Pharmaceutical Society offers professional liability insurance for members:
www.rpharms.com/about-us/new...

Royal Pharmaceutical Society Clinical Pharmacy Congress The Home of Clinical Pharmacy 9-10 May 2025 - Excel London pharmacycongress.co.uk Day 1: Friday 9 May Royal Pharmaceutical Society Theatre 9:30am-10:15am Application of science in pharmacy practice Diane Ashiru-Oredope - Deputy Chief Scientist, RPS; Lead Pharmacist, Antimicrobial Resistance, UKHSA Lauren Ross - Science and Research Officer, RPS 10:45am-11:30am Women’s Health – exploring the integration of women’s healthcare into existing pharmacy workstreams Kellie King - Scottish Clinical Leadership Fellow, RPS Danny Bartlett - Clinical lead, Primary Care School Kent Surrey and Sussex Scott Brown - Women’s Health Pharmacist, NHS Ayrshire and Arran 12:00pm-12:45pm Towards the Royal College of Pharmacy – what this means for you RPS Leadership and elected members

Royal Pharmaceutical Society Clinical Pharmacy Congress The Home of Clinical Pharmacy 9-10 May 2025 - Excel London pharmacycongress.co.uk Day 1: Friday 9 May Royal Pharmaceutical Society Theatre 1:15pm-2:00pm Membership experience – learn how RPS is enhancing membership through innovation and technology Neal Patel - Associate Director, Membership, RPS 3:15pm-4:00pm The impact of microaggressions and how to be microaffirmative Amandeep Doll - Head of Professional Belonging and Engagement, RPS Sneha Varia - Regional Manager, CPPE 5:00pm-5:45pm RPS Greener Pharmacy Toolkit: a showcase Wing Tang - Head of Professional Guidance, Standards and Patient Safety, RPS Minna Eii - Advanced Pharmacist Practitioner, South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust Madeleine Winder - Chief Sustainability Officer Clinical Fellow, NHS Greater Manchester

If you’re coming to @cpcongress.bsky.social, don’t miss the packed agenda at the RPS theatre.

Day 1 has sessions on science in pharmacy practice, women's health, the Royal College of Pharmacy and the Greener Pharmacy Toolkit: ow.ly/wrK450VOlEX

#RPSatCPCongress #CPCongress

On April 4 @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app and @sundusjawad.bsky.social present the first in an exciting new series of #TalkingMeds podcasts - Caring About Medicines in Care Homes.

Find out more here: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...

@nicecomms.bsky.social @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app

#carehomes

Royal Pharmaceutical Society Celebrating International Women's Day: Advocating for yourself Wednesday 30 April 2025 | 3.30pm - 8pm Royal Pharmaceutical Society, 66-68 East Smithfield, London E1W 1AW | Or Online

Join our International Women’s Day event all about supporting women to build each other up, explore and discuss career barriers as well as the importance of valuing and advocating for yourself.

Wednesday 30 April, 3.30pm - 8pm

Join online or in-person: ow.ly/nRnJ50VpS77

I had a fanboy moment at the RPS conference.

💚RPS Members💚

This is your opportunity to shape the future of our profession and our professional body.
Your vote plays a vital role in how we move forward together.
Head to www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms
If you have any questions, reach out - I’m happy to talk things through.
#RPSVote

2 days left to vote Vote YES to Royal College

2 days left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy.

#RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m

Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l

“I’ll be voting yes for the Royal College of Pharmacy, a body that will provide a strong voice for pharmacy, recognising our crucial contribution to health and life science.” Sue Ladds MRPharmS FFRPS RPS English Pharmacy Board member I support the RPS proposals for change

RPS English Pharmacy Board member Sue Ladds shares her views on what a Royal College of Pharmacy will mean for strengthening the voice of pharmacy.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

Perspectives on our proposals for change

If you have yet to take part in the Special Resolution Vote, don’t miss the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the GB pharmacy community on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college.

Explore them here: ow.ly/zwxS50VmcRl #RPSVote

In tomorrow’s episode of #TalkingMeds @jonathanunderhill.pharmsky.app and @hadeelmohamed.bsky.social discuss a fantastic programme she co-leads to provide mentorship for female pharmacists from an ethnically diverse background – ENIGMA.

Find out more: www.prescqipp.info/our-resource...

“When it comes to decision-making, we pharmacists are normally pretty risk averse. However, in terms of the transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy, the greatest risk is that we miss this game-changing opportunity to elevate the standing of pharmacy with government, with other healthcare bodies, and with the public. Let’s take this opportunity to positively shape our future. Please vote yes and confirm the resolution!” Mike Maguire MRPharmS Clinical Lead, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board and Honorary Professor, Teesside University RPS English Pharmacy Board member I support the RPS proposals for change

RPS English Pharmacy Board member Mike Maguire highlights the risk of missing the opportunity to shape the future of pharmacy.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: ow.ly/Ekjw50VkA5s #RPSVote

“The Royal College of Pharmacy will be a broad church, collaborating across the entire pharmacy family – community, hospital, industry, academia, primary care, and beyond. It unites us, amplifies our collective voice, and strengthens our profession together – ultimately improving patient care and advancing our profession’s role in healthcare.” Brendon Jiang FRPharmS RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member I support the RPS proposals for change

RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member Brendon Jiang highlights how the Royal College of Pharmacy can unite the entire pharmacy family and strengthen the profession.

Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: ow.ly/Ekjw50VkA5s #RPSVote

4 days left to vote Vote YES to Royal College

4 days left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy.

#RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m

Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l

After reading this post, I felt I should make my first post...

...so i'm sharing a little toy web app/game i've put together to help people understand ARR/RRR/NNT (apologies to pharma colleagues for the bad pharma inspired game).

medicines.charlwood.xyz

Adding some QALY bits on the next update...

“We should take this opportunity. We need to have our voice heard. These changes will give us that unified voice across all sectors of practice, to make sure we can really get the benefits of the changes that are happening within education and training.” Jane Brown Pharmacy Dean

We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college.

Explore Jane Brown's here: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote

6 days left to vote Vote YES to Royal College

6 days left to take part in the Special Resolution Vote and help shape the future of pharmacy.

#RPSVote closes at 5pm on Monday, 24 March 2025.

Vote now: ow.ly/MVSu50ViU5m

Find out more about the proposals for change: ow.ly/hIbb50ViU5l

“There’s a big opportunity to build a bridge between the profession and the new cohorts of students coming through. I’d say support the vote – it will shape our future.” Having a body that can support us to get involved and help shape the future of our learning – I think that’s the main focal point for me.” Ruby Howarth Dispenser turned student pharmacist

We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college.

Explore Ruby's reflections here: rpharms.com/about-us/cha...

#RPSVote

😂 rest assured, it’s to make the proposal campaign materials pop. Dark royal blue will be back in a little over a week.

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Today is a good day to vote yes. Vote to confirm the resolution.

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🚨 This weekend The Sunday Times paywall is down, meaning my and my colleagues back catalogue of incredible investigations and stories are FREE to read.

I thought I'd give you a brief 5 stories I think deserve your time: 1/6

Early retirement one of the perks of GP partnership?