RPS in Scotland
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Professional leadership body for pharmacists in Scotland.
Scotland
Joined December 2009
Yesterday, MSPs voted to introduce integrated digital patient care records across Scotland. We've been consistently calling on Scottish Government, and raising with MSPs, the urgent need for this. This is a huge milestone! 🎉. Read our news story⬇️.
Providing all pharmacists with full access to patient records is urgently needed to transform patient care and experience. Last week, we were in The Scottish Parliament, and spoke to 21 MSPs about why this is so important. Read our news story here ⬇️.
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Huge congratulations to all our new RPS Fellows, and especially to our new Fellows based in Scotland! 🏴. They are: Nathan Burley, Janice Watt, Alifia Chakera, Alan Timmins, Clare Colligan and Alpana Mair. 🎉. @JaniceWatt30 @timmins_alan @cmc_82 @AlifiaChakera @AlpanaMair.
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:
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The Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill has passed its first vote in the Scottish Parliament. Find out what this means for pharmacists, and what our next steps will be, in our news story⬇️.
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We are delighted to welcome @RacheltheBruce to our team who has recently joined us as our new Policy and Practice Officer for Scotland. We're looking forward to working with you Rachel.
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RT @JoshPharm_: Huge congratulations to @GailCal04970941 for the Outstanding Achievement award at the Scottish Pharmacist Awards. A true….
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We're delighted to see the @NHSScotland Medicines Homecare Review Report published. Once implemented, the recommendations will go a long way to improving patient care in this important area. Read the report, here ⬇️.
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RT @fionablackmc: It was a pleasure to represent @rpharms as a member organisation at this Summit. Lots of learning and networking from acr….
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RT @JoshPharm_: Took less than a minute. Urge all @RPSScotland @rpharms members to vote in support of the transition to become the Royal C….
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RT @fionablackmc: I've been a career-long member of the RPS and at times I've hoped for more ambition, courage and inspiration for our prof….
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RT @fionablackmc: Wonderful news. Warmest of congratulations Gail. You have made a huge impact on the pharmacy profession near and far. I a….
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RT @greenslates: Kicking off the celebration and recognition event at our Scottish home of pharmacy @rpharms @RPSScotland .
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Thank you to @FoysolChoudhury MSP for taking the time to meet the team at Barnton Pharmacy in Edinburgh, and discuss independent prescribing, the daffodil standards and the enablers required to sustain pharmacy for the future. Read our news story here:
Great to meet with Ross Barrow from @rpharms & Barnton pharmacy to discuss the crucial role of community pharmacies in easing pressure on doctors & hospitals. Community pharmacies can help with prescribing services & tackle medicine shortages in Lothian. #HealthcareSolutions
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Tonight we’re pleased to be at @CR_UK’s Scottish Parliamentary Reception. Pharmacists have a vital role to play in the prevention, detection and treatment of cancer. Looking forward to collaborating with colleagues and discussing how we can improve outcomes together.
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Thank you @CPharmacyScot for attending our Daffodil Standards Parliamentary Reception. The standards support community pharmacy teams to provide high-quality palliative care. Read about how we developed the standards and sign up for your free pack here⬇️.
CPS celebrates community pharmacies adopting the Daffodil Standards for enhanced care for terminally ill patients. Resources here:
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📢"With read/write access to shared patient data to ensure pharmacists have access to all the information they need to treat patients in the community. there is the potential for pharmacy teams to expand services." . @lwilson49606 .
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This week we held a Parliamentary Reception to raise awareness of the Daffodil Standards, which are supporting community pharmacy teams to provide palliative, end of life and bereavement care to patients, families and carers. Read more in our news story:.
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