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COMMUNITY PHARMACY SCOTLAND (CPS) ANNOUNCES NEW CEO
The Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) Board has unanimously recommended the appointment of Matt Barclay, CPS’ current Director of Operations, as its next Chief Executive Officer from 1 February 2024.
This comes as the current Chief Executive Harry McQuillan steps down as CEO after 17 years. This appointment marks the successful culmination of a meticulous two-year planning process and a tailored competency-based development programme. Current Chief Executive, Harry McQuillan said, “I am delighted for Matt and for CPS with this appointment. It has been a privilege to design and be part of this succession process.”
Mr McQuillan who will remain as an advisor to Mr Barclay and the CPS Board during the handover, added, “The timing is right for many reasons and allows Matt to fully establish himself in the CEO role, with experienced office bearers, before the next CPS election process begins in January 2025. I wish Matt all the best in his new role, and I am sure he will be a great success.”
PLANS TO BAN THE SALE OF SINGLE USE E-CIGARETTES
Public Health Scotland (PHS) welcomes the Scottish Government’s commitment to consult on plans to ban the sale of single use e-cigarettes (also known as vapes), following September’s Programme for Government announcement.
PHS wants to see ambition and clear action around measures that will improve human health and protect the environment. A ban on disposable vapes is one example of a measure that can benefit both people and planet.
PHS is working with the Scottish Government, academics and the third sector to better understand and address this important issue.
Dr Garth Reid, Consultant in Public Health at PHS, said, “The rise in youth vaping in Scotland is deeply concerning. E-cigarettes contain nicotine which is addictive and the long-term negative impacts of vaping are not yet clear. They can be a gateway to smoking and are not products for children.”
“PHS welcomes a ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes as part of a comprehensive approach to tackling youth vaping and wider efforts to improve population health.”
RPS CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE
Six outstanding pharmacists in Scotland were acknowledged by the profession recently during a celebratory event held at the home of Scottish pharmacy, the RPS building on Melville Street, Edinburgh.
Four pharmacists have been officially conferred with Fellowships of RPS for their significant contributions to the practice of pharmacy. The recipients are Richard Lowrie, Lynn Morrison, Deborah Steven and Audrey Thompson.
Two pharmacists, Katherine Davidson and Emily Kennedy, have attained accreditation as consultant pharmacists. This designation is granted in recognition of their demonstrated expertise at a senior level, spanning clinical practice, leadership, research, and education, Chair of RPS Panel of Fellows, Christine Bond welcomed the four new Fellows and acknowledged Emily and Katherine’s consultant pharmacist accreditation, “Each of our new Fellows has demonstrated exceptional service to the pharmacy profession throughout their careers. The Royal Pharmaceutical Society is poised to gain valuable insights, experience, and reflections from them as they embark on this new chapter as a Fellow of the Society.”
Nine recently qualified pharmacists also joined the event, all eager to begin their careers in various pharmacy settings.
Director for Scotland at RPS, Laura Wilson, extended thanks to all those recognised for their longstanding commitment and contribution to the profession adding, “This event provided a platform to acknowledge the outstanding work of these individuals. It was especially heartening to witness newly qualified pharmacists celebrating with us tonight. Congratulations to them, and I wish them success as they embark on their careers.”
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