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Leadership

RPS criticised for walking away from international pharmacists' body

RPS members did not have foreknowledge of decision to cut ties with FIP.

17 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Opinion: What message is the RPS sending to its members?

Former RPSGB president Steve Churton shares his concerns about the Society's overhaul proposals.

15 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS has no current plans to become a royal college, says EPB chair

Questions are being asked as to why the RPS has no plans in its strategy to gain royal college status.

14 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS proposals could weaken the profession, warns Ridge

Axing the education director role could threaten the gains made by the profession, says Keith Ridge.

10 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS promises to remove all 'directly invested Russian assets'

The RPS pledged its support to health workers facing "unimaginable conditions" in Ukraine.

09 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Potential redundancies not linked to cost-savings, says RPS president

Royal Pharmaceutical Society president Claire Anderson said it will continue its investment in education.

07 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS speaks out on director redundancy 'proposals'

Robbie Turner and Gail Fleming are believed to be facing redundancy.

03 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Senior RPS figures to be made redundant

Exclusive: PNN understands that two key positions on RPS leadership team will be axed.

02 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Widespread ethnic inequalities exist across the NHS, warns report

BAME workers suffered from an ethnic pay gap in most NHS sectors.

16 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair: Pharmacy can help NHS clear Covid backlog

RPS says pharmacies can help NHS free up resources to concentrate on care backlog.

09 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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RPS Scotland proposes 'generalist' role for pharmacists by 2030

Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians will work in varied settings by 2030, says RPS.

03 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Public health

GPhC: 'Consistent approach' to staff vaccination policy needed

As Javid prepares for a U-turn on vaccine mandates, GPhC calls for consistent guidelines.

01 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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EPB chair: Government must support pharmacy to help NHS recover

Govind says pharmacy can help clear the backlog of care as suggested by the health and social care committee.

10 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article