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21 different medicines in their 70s 🥺

Our Oncogeriatrics elearning course specifically focuses on the unique needs and circumstances of older people with cancer. This course has been developed with input from across the multidisciplinary team, so it has a lot to offer. Sign up here: buff.ly/iGNaM8v

Anticholinergic drug burden and incident cardiovascular events: a population-based study - BMC Medicine Background Drugs with anticholinergic properties are commonly used in older adults for various medical conditions, but the long-term cardiovascular consequences of cumulative exposure have not been we...

Common anticholinergic medicines may raise cardiovascular risk
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People who use drugs with anticholinergic effects, drugs for urinary incontinence and common antihistamines, are at higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease
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Health news round-up: cardiovascular disease, women’s health and the potential for new sepsis treatment This week, The Pharmaceutical Journal has reported on community pharmacy COVID-19 and MMR vaccination success, looked ahead to DPP provision for prescribing trainees and considered how global events…

Health news round-up: #cardiovascular disease, women’s health and the potential for new #sepsis treatment

A weekly summary of important developments in pharmacy and health news that you may have missed

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On 12th March 1-2pm we welcome Emma Bines, system pharmacist for a Clinical Masterclass on 'A system approach to polypharmacy and medicines optimisation for older people'.

Register to join! https://ow.ly/zoij50YmiqI

💡 "Anticholinergic Burden" refers to the cumulative anticholinergic effect of all medications taken by an individual.

A helpful systematic review has compiled available anticholinergic burden scales, comparing them based on factors such as included medications & scoring systems:
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Microplastics have emerged as a serious environmental and public health concern in recent years.

Policy action lags behind growing evidence of harms
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Keep up to date with the very latest news about our work and events, as well as research about ageing.

Our next newsletter will land this Thursday, be sure to sign up so you don't miss out.

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Updated polypharmacy prescribing guidance. 'Appropriate Prescribing - Making medicines safe, effective and sustainable 2025-2028' aims to further improve the care of individuals taking multiple medicines through the use of 7-Steps medicine reviews and promotes a holistic approach to person-centred care.

Polypharmacy Guidance: appropriate prescribing, making medicines safe, effective and sustainable 2026 - 2029 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
#Pharmsky

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It's not too late to register for the 4th Annual Focus on Geriatric Pharmacotherapy Virtual Conference, happening this week on March 4th! 🗓

Get updates on our new statin deprescribing guidelines, along with other exciting topics in geriatric medicine!

Register now:
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Asthma Symptoms Linked to Hidden Risks Inside the Home Study finds indoor asthma triggers such as smoking, poor ventilation, and mould are strongly linked to worse symptoms and daily limitations.

The home environment is a primary driver of asthma-related sleep issues and physical limitations, new study finds.

Explore here: www.emjreviews.com/respiratory/...

EVENT: New evidence-based guidelines are being launched to support the implementation of sustained wellbeing support for healthcare staff.

🗓 Monday 23 March 2026 | 1:00 – 2:00pm
📍 Online webinar
🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2vsfr734

📢Coming up: Next in our webinar series:📢

'Tackling polypharmacy in primary care: Reflecting on learning from the IMPPP clinical trial'

📆Wednesday 25 March 2026
🕛1-2pm
🌐Online

Contributors: Dr Jenny Scott, Dr Deborah McCahon & Prof Rupert Payne

👉 Register: tinyurl.com/2s4e4y3w

#GPsky #PharmSky

Prescribing dilemma: balancing risk and benefit when prescribing anticoagulation in an older patient with falls risk This case example explores how uncertainty can arise when interpreting clinical guidelines to prescribe anticoagulation for older patients who are at risk of falls.  A list of the skills required to…

This real-world prescribing dilemma, written by #AmiraShaikh, examines the decision-making process when considering anticoagulation in older patients

#prescribingdilemma #anticoagulation #fallsrisk

Join Zoe Girdis on 4 Mar 1-2pm for our Prescribing Mastery webinar 'Medicines Optimisation through SMR and Deprescribing'

Move from “a pill for every ill” to purposeful, patient-centred prescribing

This #deprescribing series helps reduce #polypharmacy and optimise safety

https://ow.ly/OcFJ50Y8FbH

The new NICE Type 2 Diabetes in adults guidance recommends that most people should now be offered metformin along with an SGLT-2 inhibitor from the start. The guidance also recommends that people should be given a slow-release form of metformin.
#Pharmsky

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Have you booked to attend a CPPE PGD workshop yet? spaces are still available!
See our news article for full details on where to catch your nearest PGDs: Empowering pharmacy technicians to provide services workshop. https://ow.ly/RYnJ50XImTw

Book your place today.

In our #TalkingMeds #podcast launching tomorrow Jonathan Underhill covers 'What is penicillin allergy de-labelling (#PADL) and why is it important' with Prof Philip Howard

Join us on your usual podcast platform! 🎧

Find out more: https://ow.ly/qQ2J50Y8EsF

#Penicillin #Allergy

Join our next #Nutrition Virtual Professional Group on 3rd March 1-2pm!🌱

Chaired by PrescQIPP’s Sajida Khatri and NHS Prescribing Support Consultant Dietitian Alison Smith.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate with peers across the #NHS.

👉 https://ow.ly/Mb6R50Y8ES4

📢Join the next South West Branch meeting
'ICS High Cost Drugs Pharmacy Technician'
📅 Monday 16th March 2026
🕑 7pm - 8:30pm
🌟special guest speaker: Andy Coles-Driver🌟

All APTUK members are welcome to join here: https://ow.ly/iALJ50YiKSe

Do you care for someone and struggle with back, neck, or shoulder pain?

Join our Free Moving and Handling Training Course for Carers and learn safe, practical techniques to move people and objects confidently — reducing the risk of injury to yourself and those you care for.

🗓 Date: Tuesday 24th Ma

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'A familiar phrase can calm distress where medication cannot. A song can unlock connection when logic fails. A word spoken with the right rhythm and accent can say you are known in a way no care plan ever could.'
#carehomes ❤️

It was a great talk indeed! Thanks for having us, @nhp-uoft.bsky.social

Learn more about our DIAL study here:
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Our antihyperglycemic #deprescribing tools can be found here:
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Social Care Future is running the “Big Check In” survey to hear from people who use care and support services.

Share your experiences-good, bad, or mixed-on things like staff, support, and access.

Take part here: tinyurl.com/2xssevtj

Dementia Carers Support Meetup

🗓 Thursday 18th February (and every 3rd Thursday of the month)
🕚10am till 12pm
📍 The Whitaker Museum & Art gallery Café, Haslingden Road, Rawtenstall, BB4 6RE

Join us for a cup of tea, a chat, and friendly support at our monthly Dementia Carers Support Meetup.
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For my colleagues who will shortly be observing the holy month of Ramadan, I wish you a peaceful and blessed month.
Ramadan Mubarak to you and your families.

PhD: Thalamo-cortical changes in Dementia with Lewy Bodies University of Southampton Alzheimer’s Society DTC PhD explores thalamo cortical connectivity and cognitive fluctuations in DLB using MRI and sensors.

New fully funded PhD at University of Southampton, funded by Alzheimer’s Society DTC, investigating thalamo cortical connectivity and cognitive fluctuations in dementia with Lewy bodies using MRI and sensor technologies. Closing date: 9th April

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Join us at our peer support session.

When: Wednesday 18th February, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Where: Carers Link Café, 54–56 Blackburn Road, Accrington, BB5 1LE

This relaxed get-together is especially for former carers — a chance to share stories, reconnect, and make new friends in a welcoming space.

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There’s an App for That: Medicines in the Digital NHS with Rahul Singal Rahul Singal, NHS England, offers a view of the digitisation of the medicines pathway — from prescribing & dispensing to how patients interact with their medicines through tools like NHS App

What does Digital Transformation really mean for medicines use? How will it improve care? And what role does the much trumpeted NHS App play?

Check out our latest episode to find out!

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Lead Research Nurse: Brain Health - DEMENTIA RESEARCHER UK Biobank seeks a Lead Research Nurse in Greater Manchester to shape its Brain Health Study, leading dementia aware clinical practice and training.

UK Biobank seeks a Lead Research Nurse in Greater Manchester to shape its Brain Health Study, leading dementia aware clinical practice and training.

www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/job/uk-bioba...