NEWS
ONTex HeaLTHCaRe Re- LauNCHeS INCONTINeNCe paNTS RaNge
In years to come, the majority of the population will shift towards the 55+ age group; people will live longer and stay in their own homes for longer. With this in mind, Ontex Healthcare has re- launched its iD incontinence pants collection. The new-look range will offer key benefits including: triple- skin protection through fast absorption and 100 per cent breathability; an improved top sheet with a mix of camomile, known for its soothing and calming properties; vitamin e with antioxidant properties and zinc oxide, a natural purifying mineral component, which helps to protect the skin. For those looking for overnight dryness, there is the MaxI absorption range. performance tests show that they can be used up to ten hours without any leakages or feelings of wetness.
For more information visit
www.id-direct.com, call the pharmacy advice line on 0800 389 6185, or email
pharmaontex@ontexglobal.com
Mp thanks Ballymena pharmacy for sterling effort
The Hon. Ian paisley Mp has thanked community pharmacy teams for their ongoing commitment to patients and local communities during the COvID-19 pandemic.
The Mp paid a visit to Woodsides pharmacy in Ballymena and spoke with pharmacist Joanne Morrow and her team about their experiences of Covid-19.
‘I was very pleased to be able to visit Joanne and her team at Woodsides to thank them for their work during the pandemic,’ Ian paisley said during the visit. ‘I have long believed in the value of our local community pharmacy network and the important role it
plays as a core part of health and social care.
‘visiting the Woodsides pharmacy today reminded me of the fundamental role community pharmacy plays in public health. accessible, diligent and supporting us when we are most vulnerable. The service provided is one we must endeavour to uplift and support.’
‘Working on the frontline during this pandemic has been one of the most challenging periods of my career to date,’ said pharmacist, Joanne Morrow. ‘In March, when lockdown measures were put in place, community pharmacists were
adamant that our commitment and duty of care to our patients was paramount and had to be maintained so that no one went without.
‘We are proud of our team here at Woodsides for the dedication and care they have shown to the local community and it has been a pleasure to be able to talk to Ian about the work our team have carried out over the past few months.
‘Now, as we enter into the next phase in this pandemic, our role is to continue the work we started, supporting our communities and putting their health and wellbeing first.’
pharmacy staff training - new incentives available
NeW SMOKINg CeSSaTION SeRvICe FIguReS ReLeaSeD
The Department of Health has published statistical tables relating to smoking cessation services for 2019/20.
Key findings: • a total of 13,847 people set a quit date through the smoking cessation services in 2019/20, a similar number to the previous year (13,860). • prior to this, the number of people accessing smoking cessation services had been in decline over the last five years, from 21,285 in 2015/16. • Cigarette smoking prevalence has also fallen over a similar time period - from 23 per cent in 2015/16 to 18 per cent in 2018/19.
4 - pHaRMaCy IN FOCuS
pharmacies can now benefit from a range of initiatives being provided for staff training and apprenticeships from local providers.
South eastern Regional College (SeRC) and North West Regional College (NWRC) now offer a funded- apprenticeship in Level 2 with training delivered online and assessments undertaken in the pharmacy. (*Level 3 apprenticeships and training programmes still require a day release.)
If this route isn't suitable for a candidate, or for those pharmacies outside of the college’s catchment area, then there is additional training with a new programme from global Horizon Skills (gHS) - an NI-based training provider with a proven track record in offering apprenticeships and on-site training.
gHS are offering community pharmacies the following courses:
pearson edexcel Level 2 NvQ Certificate in pharmacy Service Skills
pearson BTeC Level 3 Diploma in pharmaceutical Science
pharmacy Services Level 2 apprenticeship criteria: No upper age limit Must be employed in a pharmacy for a minimum of 21 hours per week Qualifications required: 5 gCSes (grades D-g) including at least grade C* in english and Maths (or an equivalency, such as Level 1 essential Skills)
* Students without grade C in Maths and english or equivalent will be required to complete Level 2 in essential Skills Literacy or Numeracy as part of the apprenticeship.
alternatively, for employees not required to work in the dispensary, global Horizon Skills (gHS) have a range of funded apprenticeships, including Customer Service, Retail Skills, IT, Warehousing, Team Leading and Management, which can upskill new or existing staff. Dfe employer incentives up to £1000 are available via gHS. For more information, contact Catherine Mcgeady
catherine@ghskills.com
The uK government has also announced a range of measures to support apprenticeships, including incentives for the retention of existing trainees. employers will be eligible for up to £3,000 for each new apprenticeship opportunity created from 1 april 2020 to 31 March 2021: • payment 1- £2,000 after 90 days retention • payment 2 - £1,000 after 200 days retention from first employment
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