Archives: Contractor Email

Dear Colleague
Please find correspondence HERE from Canice Ward, Head of Medicines Regulatory Group, Department of Health.

SUMMARY

  • The online questionnaire format proved successful for the 2021 reporting year, the format will remain as an online questionnaire for the 2022 reporting year. There have been some minor changes and the addition of a new question for 2022.
  • The online questionnaire can be found at HERE and should be completed no later than 31 March 2022. Details relating to completion of the questionnaire are contained in the link.
  • Further information about the Regulations can be found on the Department’s website.

If you have any queries, regarding the completion of the questionnaire, please contact Aaron McKendry (02890 528628) aaron.mckendry@health-ni.gov.uk or Michelle Keatings (02890 520230) michelle.keatings@health-ni.gov.uk.

Please do not hesitate to contact the CPNI office should you require any further information.

Kind regards

SENT ON BEHALF OF
GERARD GREENE
Chief Executive

Dear Contractor

Further to the Contractor Update issued on 17 November 2021, I write to remind you that a contractor meeting will take place at tomorrow, 8pm Tuesday 15 March 2022 at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast, 117 Milltown Rd, Belfast BT8 7XP.

I would ask that you make every effort to attend this important meeting where the updated offer for Adherence Services, received from Mr Joe Brogan in recent days and discussed at CPNI Board meeting, last Thursday 10 March 2022, will be outlined and discussed with contractors.

Zoom facilities will be available in the event that you cannot attend the meeting in person. I would ask you confirm your attendance HERE no later than today, 5pm on Monday 14 March 2022. 

A further reminder email will be issued tomorrow, with Zoom joining details being provided to those Contractors wishing to attend remotely. If you have any further queries, please contact CPNI via email ggilvary@communitypharmacyni.co.uk.

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening.

Kind regards

SENT ON BEHALF OF 
GERARD GREENE
Chief Executive

This update contains important information for community pharmacy teams, including details of the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

BSO ALERTS 

CPNI ALERTS 

HSCB ALERTS 

Please bring this to the attention of your pharmacy team(s). Pharmacy team(s) can keep updated via CPNI’s Contractor Calendar or Contractor Emails. Or report medicine shortages, pricing and staffing issues via the CPNI’s Medicine Shortage Reporter or Situation Reporter.

Kind regards

SENT ON BEHALF OF 
DR. GARETH C. GILVARY
Governance & Support Pharmacist
Dear Colleague
In the past two years the community pharmacy network has seen many challenges, but throughout this turbulent time we have also seen many examples of great resilience and adaptability. Undoubtedly the work of community pharmacy teams across Northern Ireland has made a seismic difference to the COVID-19 response and I thank you for this. Community pharmacies remained accessible and were the first port of call for many, providing much needed healthcare advice and reassurance. Whilst also ensuring the safe supply of medicines and delivering pandemic services such as the COVID-19 vaccination service.

In recognition of the network’s invaluable contribution, over the next week CPNI will be marking the two-year anniversary of the start of the pandemic through a range of social media cards and animation/video clips. These resources demonstrate the dedication and commitment community pharmacy teams have shown in supporting their patients. We hope contractors find these useful and invite you to share CPNI posts or add to your own social media platforms.

Please do not hesitate to contact the CPNI office should you require any further information.

Kind regards

SENT ON BEHALF OF
GERARD GREENE
Chief Executive

Dear Contractor

Further to the Contractor Update issued on 17 November 2022, I write to confirm that a contractor meeting will take place at 8pm Tuesday 15 March 2022 at the Crowne Plaza, Belfast, 117 Milltown Rd, Belfast BT8 7XP.

I would ask that you make every effort to attend this important meeting where the updated offer for Adherence Services, received from Mr Joe Brogan in recent days and discussed at yesterday’s CPNI Board meeting, will be outlined and discussed with contractors.

Zoom facilities will be available in the event that you cannot attend the meeting in person. I would ask you confirm your attendance HERE no later than 5pm on Monday 14 March 2022. 

A further reminder email will be issued next Tuesday, with Zoom joining details being provided to those Contractors wishing to attend remotely. If you have any further queries, please contact CPNI via email ggilvary@communitypharmacyni.co.uk.

I look forward to seeing you on Tuesday evening.

Kind regards

SENT ON BEHALF OF 
GERARD GREENE
Chief Executive
Dear Colleague
While the majority of pharmacies have now submitted their CPAF declaration, returns are still being accepted by local HSCB offices. If you have yet to submit your declaration, please do so as soon as practically possible.

Please find previous correspondence HERE from Joe Brogan, Assistant Director of Integrated Care, Head of Pharmacy and Medicines Management.

SUMMARY

  • HSCB is seeking completion of the Community Pharmacy Assurance Framework (CPAF) declaration form for your pharmacy, for the 2021/2022 year.
  • The aim and purpose of the framework is to monitor compliance with Terms of Service, service specifications, related professional standards and best practice guidance.
  • HSCB has recently worked with CPNI to review, update and agree the Assurance framework for the 2021/22 year.
  • A payment of £1200 will be made to each pharmacy, upon return of the completed declaration, for compliance with the CPAF process in 2021/22.

ACTION

  • Contractors are asked to review the correspondence.
  • Complete and return the individual prepopulated declaration form which you will have received by secure email. The majority of community pharmacies have already submitted this, and contractors are encouraged to submit to please submit a return for each pharmacy you operate, to your local HSCB office via email ASAP.
  • You are also required to submit a copy of your practice leaflet and complaints procedure.
  • CPNI have produced a guidance document and resources to support you with this submission, including a template practice leaflet, available on CPNI’s website HERE.
  • Please do not hesitate to contact your local Local Integrated Care Offices or the CPNI office should you require any further information.

Kind regards

SENT ON BEHALF OF
GERARD GREENE
Chief Executive