Following publication of an in-depth investigation into protected time for pharmacists, the Guild has seen trailblazer trusts and boards working this into job planning, but in other areas access is patchy. In this session we will present in-depth findings from the investigation and detail next steps for ensuring that pharmacists have the time they need for professional development.

Update on the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacist's campaign to give pharmacists at least 10% of their contracted hours to supporting professional activities. We have FOI data from what is happening on the ground and there will be a discussion on what the future looks like.

• To learn what "supporting professional activities" are.
• We will learn how protected learning time is given in other professions.
• Discuss the barriers and enablers in job planning and giving pharmacist's protected time to develop.