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NEWS ROUNDUP RPS SCOTLAND DISCUSSES THE FUTURE PHARMACY WORKFORCE WITH CABINET SECRETARY
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) in Scotland engaged in a panel discussion with the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Social Care on the future of the pharmacy workforce at the SNP conference in Aberdeen.
During the discussion, RPS Director for Scotland, Laura Wilson, addressed challenges and opportunities for the pharmacy workforce in Scotland. She emphasized the importance of effective workforce planning, enabling pharmacists to use their clinical knowledge, and exploring diverse education models for accessibility. Laura also stressed the need for targeted support in remote and rural areas, including improved transport infrastructure and housing options.
Highlighting the transformative potential, Laura advocated for enhanced IT systems, particularly
shared patient data, to facilitate holistic decision- making and empower pharmacists in prescribing roles.
Post-discussion, she expressed optimism about Cabinet Secretary Michael Matheson's interest in reforming training models, making specialized training accessible locally, which could benefit remote areas struggling with recruitment. Laura urged the immediate provision of pharmacist access to patient records by the Scottish Government, a move that could revolutionize pharmacy practice.
Photo credit: Andrew Perry
RPS in Scotland remains committed to advocating for this crucial change.
PHARMACY’S ROLE IN SUPPORTING END OF LIFE CARE HIGHLIGHTED AT SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT
Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) Scotland, together with Marie Curie showcased the Daffodil Standards at an exhibition in the Scottish Parliament, emphasizing the pivotal role of community pharmacies in palliative and end-of-life care. Community pharmacies play a hugely important role offering accessible advice on medication changes and side effects, providing crucial support without the need for appointments during challenging times for families.
Developed by RPS and Marie Curie, the Daffodil Standards empower community pharmacies to enhance end-of-life and bereavement support for terminally ill patients, their families, and carers. Aligned with RCGP/Marie Curie standards for general practice, these standards have gained significant traction since their launch in May 2023, with over 450 pharmacies, including 30 in Scotland, subscribing nationwide.
RPS Scotland and Marie Curie engaged with 45 MSPs in the Scottish Parliament's Garden Lobby, across three days (Tuesday 19 – Thursday 21 September), to promote awareness of the Daffodil Standards.
Laura Wilson, RPS Director for Scotland said, “Pharmacy teams across Scotland provide high quality palliative and end of life care every day, making a positive impact on terminally ill patients, their families and carers.
“The Daffodil Standards are a hugely important resource which enable pharmacy teams to continually assess their practice to ensure they are delivering the very best palliative and end of life care."
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