SPPG have issued correspondence 02 May 2024 with regards to Community Pharmacy access to NIECR.
SUMMARY
SPPG have been rolling out access to NIECR to all Community Pharmacists.
Submission of the Data Processing Agreement to date has resulted in the creation of over 1000 Pharmacist accounts, who have then been provided with individual NIECR Access Credentials.
SPPG are inviting any outstanding Community Pharmacies to access their secure email account, complete and return the DPA and excel spreadsheet to their local office.
ACTION
Contractors are asked to review the correspondence issued by SPPG 02 May 2024 and share with all relevant staff members.
Those Community Pharmacies who wish to access NIECR are asked by SPPG to access the secure email account, complete and return the DPA and excel spreadsheet to the local office.
There are some resources available on the BSO website to aid Pharmacists in the use of NIECR.
An e-learning module on NIECR is also available through NICPLD (under Pharmacy Practice).
Please contact CPNI offices for any further information.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
The Cyber Crime lead in Northern Ireland has highlighted another example of Phishing activity which has been reported in Northern Ireland.
While examples such as this may be not uncommon and URLS change frequently, the images detailed below/attached may be of a kind that end-users see over coming days.
Action
Contractors are asked to note:
The attached alert from the Cyber Crime Centre, and to ensure that their teams are aware that this is a variation of phishing email scams.
That businesses can obtain advice on safeguarding against phishing attacks at www.ncsc.gov.uk/phishing.
That Cyber Crime can be reported to Action Fraud 24/7 at www.actionfraud.police.uk or 0300 123 2040.
Further information can be accessed via the links on the Cyber Protect webpage HERE.
Kind regards
Mike
SENT ON BEHALF OF PROF MIKE MAWHINNEY Head of Regulatory Affairs
Dear Contractor,
Thank you for supporting the community pharmacy campaign which calls for fair funding for pharmacies. We hope the resources have been helpful when engaging with patients and the wider community.
Over the coming weeks we will be issuing campaign related video clips such as this one across our social media platforms which we would ask you to share on your own channels. You may want to add your own experiences and perspectives.
Available here is a social media asset which you may wish to add to your social media channels with the following copy running alongside: Underfunding means that community pharmacies across Northern Ireland can no longer guarantee that you will get the medicines you need, when you need them. Please call into your local pharmacy to find out how you can support the campaign.
The petition is running until the week ending the 10th of May and if you need additional petition copies they are available here.
Your support of the campaign is working as we have been contacted directly by MLAs who have received correspondence from concerned constituents regarding the need for fair funding for pharmacies to help guarantee the supply of medication to patients in Northern Ireland.
I would encourage you to make your pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team aware of the campaign and the important impact patients and customers can make in supporting it.
Thank you again for your support.
Yours sincerely,
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Contractor
The Pharmacy Technician Regulation Project group is currently conducting a survey to gather information on the qualifications held (or being worked towards) by those in technician roles in hospital and community pharmacy settings.
SUMMARY
A poster has been provided to help raise awareness of the pharmacy technician qualification survey.
The March edition of the Pharmacy Technician Regulation Newsletter contains background information on the technician registration project and updates on progress to date.
ACTION
Contractors should:
Note the contents of the Pharmacy Technician Newsletters and bring to the attention of relevant members of the pharmacy team.
Display the information poster including the survey link in their staff area.
Advise technicians and support staff to join the Technician Regulation Project mailing list to receive all relevant updates.
Contractors should contact CPNI offices should they have any queries on the Pharmacy Technician Regulation Project.
Kind regards
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Contractor,
NICPLD has advised CPNI that an email has been issued to pharmacies involved in the 2023/2024 Experiential Learning (EL) programme, providing feedback on placements to date, and information regarding the 2024/2025 programme.
SUMMARY
NICPLD has advised that the correspondence sent to EL providers includes:
A newsletter summarising the feedback received from participants to date.
Details of the student placement allocation timetable in the 2024/2025 academic year:
Placement Block 1
Placement Block 2
Placement Block 3
07/10/24
13/01/25
17/02/25
14/10/24
20/01/25
24/02/25
21/10/24
27/01/25
03/03/25
04/11/24
03/02/25
10/03/25
A survey asking providers to express their willingness to host students during the designated weeks in 2024/2025, with a survey completion date of 21 May 2024.
Details of the training to be provided for Practice Supervisors.
ACTION
Contractors involved in the EL programme should review the NICPLD correspondence and newsletter, and share with relevant members of the pharmacy team.
Contractors wishing to provide EL placements in the 2024/2025 period should complete the expression of interest survey by 21 May 2024.
Contractors, including those who have not previously been involved in the EL programme, can contact NICPLD EL Lead Helen Hirst, should they require further information.
Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact a member of the CPNI team.
Kind regards,
SENT ON BEHALF OF GERARD GREENE Chief Executive
Dear Colleague
The final update of concessionary prices were granted today for April 2024:
Drug
Pack Size
Concessionary Price
Benzylpenicillin 600mg powder for solution for injection vials
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