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On April 15th 2021, Pharmacist Support - the profession’s independent charity - celebrates 180 years of support. The charity has evolved from its small benevolent fund roots, providing financial assistance to those in the profession who had fallen on hard times, into a modern-day independent charity, focused on championing the wellbeing of their pharmacy family through a wide range of free and confidential services.

Harpreet is a qualified pharmacist with 20 years experience of working in hospital, community, primary care and national policy. She is also a certified professional coach and founded the Mental Wealth Academy in 2019, which helps pharmacy professionals and responsible organisations to strengthen their mental health by investing in their ‘mental wealth'. 

Gearing up to speak at this year’s CPC Live! Dr Emily Kennedy shares how she’s adapting to Covid-19, why mindfulness is so important and what visitors can expect from her session at our virtual event.

Pharmacists dedicate their time to providing the best advice and treatment to those they serve, but there’s a distinct lack of care dispensed back to them. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey results for 2020 highlight the key stressors pharmacists face, the toll this can take and the support that’s available.

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Parkinson’s is a complex neurological condition with over 35 motor and non-motor symptoms affecting at least 145000 people in the UK. Pharmacy professionals play a key role in supporting patients and other health and social care professionals in managing the condition. The Parkinson’s Specialist Pharmacy Network (PDSPN) and the UK Parkinson’s Excellence Network are integral in supporting pharmacists to do this. Find out more about what they offer.

Meet Liz Fidler, the President for Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK (APTUK) and learn more about her journey as a leader in pharmacy.

This year CPC Live! 2021 will host a panel discussion on Racial Equality in Pharmacy, to build on the success of conversations started last year. 
 

We are excited to introduce you to Janaki Chitsabesan. Janaki is a rising star in Pharmacy. She is a Co-Founder of Pharmacy Technicians of Colour, is involved in the NHSE BAME Staff Network and has a strong interest in EDI. Read the interview with Janaki Chitsabesan below!

To celebrate International Women's Day 2021, we wanted to shine a light on a special woman making waves in the Pharmacy sector. Enter stage right - the incomparable Lelly Oboh. Lelly is a passionate Consultant Pharmacist with over 25 years’ experience providing care and championing innovative service developments to optimise medicines use for older people with long term conditions. We caught up with Lelly to hear her incredible story - from qualifying overseas to becoming a consultant pharmacist and to hear advice some important advice for all women in pharmacy, especially the next generation. 

CPC Live! 2021 is proud to host an evening of the Aspiring Pharmacy Leaders Programme virtually this May. Now it´s time to meet the founder of the initiative, the curtain is up for: Anisha Soni.

Neuroscience Pharmacist for Barts Health NHS Trust. Read on to hear more about her journey as a leader in pharmacy and working at Barts Health NHS Trust for 15 years.