This article about a huge and complex problem #healthinequalities is a great, simple article. It’s one that we have to tackle right across the system. As Prof Bola Owolabi says - we have to stop admiring the problem. We need to act on it. kingsfund.org.uk/insight-and-an…

What an episode! A fascinating discussion with Tony Avery on effective prescribing in the NHS and how we can tackle overprescribing by collaborating and working together. Thoughts?

The NHS Operating Plan 2024-25 is live! Interesting targets and aspirational KPIs. But how can they be met? The systems need to provide the resources (not just £££) to achieve them. This is a big challenge for stretched ICBs. Then there's CORE20PLUS5... england.nhs.uk/publication/pr…

Fantastic day at Leicestershire Football Club. It was great to get really stuck in and network with people across the divisions. Can't wait to work on the actionable insights touched upon throughout the day.

Join me, Tom Holloway and Maddie Tudor at CPC South. I'll be at stand D58 discussing: 🌟 Optimising formulary adherence 🌟 Translating ICB priorities to primary care 🌟 Generating significant cost efficiencies to reinvest back into the NHS Message me if you'd like a chat!

What a fantastic Friday at Clinical Pharmacy Congress, it was great to see so many familiar faces. Looking forward to next year already! I won't be attending tomorrow, but my colleagues Tom Holloway and Maddie Tudor will be at stand D58 to talk all things meds op and effective prescribing.

Apixaban is now the preferred choice of DOAC for AFib for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Apixaban used to be the medicine that was switched out, but now it's gone generic so prices have fallen meaning it's now the cheapest!

Great news! NHSE are providing £1040 per PCN funding for a new role to help deliver the access recovery plan and improve collaboration between pharmacies and GPs within PCNs.🙌 pulsetoday.co.uk/pulse-pcn/nhs-…

I may sound like a broken record, but collaboration can unlock opportunities for better patient outcomes. It's great to be a part of this Public Policy Projects and Spirit Medicines Optimisation report, I can't wait to see what you think of the report and the recommendations outlined. Give it a read.

Better outcomes with pharmacy teamwork! 🤝 An article by Pharmacy Business, mentions the Public Policy Projects report that collaboration between the NHS and pharmacies is key to improving patient care. pharmacy.biz/news/medicines…