NEWS
WELCOME T
here have been a few changes since our last edition, not least, a new publishing and events partner.
In this edition, we pay tribute to Jason Andrews and Maureen Delaney of Profile Publishing as they bow out and we welcome the PharmacyShows team of Richard and Amy Stephenson.
2025 started with a bang when the NI Pharmacy Show arrived in Newtownabbey on Wednesday 15th January. Corr’s Corner was buzzing with Contractors and Pharmacists interacting with the 30 exhibitors and attending break-out sessions from NPA and UCA-NI, not to mention catching up with friends and colleagues.
Next up is the Pharmacy in Focus Awards on Saturday 29th March in the Crowne Plaza Hotel and we are all looking forward to welcoming the Health Minister, Mike Nesbitt, who will be joining
SMARTPAY NI
Welcome to the first edition of Pharmacy in Focus for 2025! By Adrienne Clugston
UCA-NI at the event.
Work will start soon with PharmacyShows to develop new events and networking opportunities. It is important that we provide events that will be of tangible benefit to you, so please get in touch if you have any ideas or suggestions.
UCA-NI has also been working on a variety of issues concerning Community Pharmacy. As ever, get in touch if you need help, advice or support. Check out our website,
www.ucani.co.uk, for information on how we Support, Represent and Communicate on your behalf.
BUSINESS SUPPORT
Customs Declarations and the Windsor Framework At the NI Pharmacy Show, the UCA-NI talk focussed on customs declarations and the impact of the Windsor Framework. UCA-NI is following up on a number of issues highlighted by pharmacies mainly around completing supplementary declarations for a small number of products including gluten-free bread. We are currently working on a solution and more information will be made available to pharmacies soon.
Carmel Crawford of HMRC has provided information on the simplified processes available to businesses bringing goods into NI - see page 16 for details. Any questions or concerns, please get in contact with UCA on 028 9065 6576 or email
office@ucani.co.uk
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pharmacyinfocus.com
LocumOnline As you look ahead towards Easter and Summer holiday periods, it’s time to sort out your Locum Pharmacist requirements.
Now is a good time to get set up on LocumOnline, to ensure that you have adequate cover for the holiday season.
Visit the UCA-NI website and download the Onboard Spreadsheet and return to UCA:
www.ucani.co.uk/locum-matching/
This is YOUR platform, with UCA-NI as the facilitator. Designed to be efficient, charges applied from Spring 2025 will be minimal in comparison to locum agency fees, and all your booking information is held in an easy to navigate dashboard.
UCA’s partner for card payment solutions – competitive prices, smooth switching, installation and supportive after-sales service.
For further information or to book a consultation visit, contact SmartPayNI 028 7116 3240 (L/Derry) or 028 9099 3545 (Belfast)
Email your last invoice for a quick comparison:
admin@smartpayni.co.uk Web:
http://www.smartpayni.co.uk
CAUSEWAY TELECOM
UCA’s partner for telephone and broadband – great advice, competitive pricing and seamless installation.
To discuss your needs and book a consultation visit, contact Jonny Caskey:
jonny@causewaytelecom.co.uk Web:
https://www.causewaytelecom.co.uk/
GLOBAL HORIZON SKILLS
UCA’s partner for business, retail and pharmacy assistant training.
For information on courses available, contact Catherine McGeady Tel: 07538 192839 Web:
https://www.ghskills.com/
COASTAL CORE
UCA’s partner for vaccination and first aid training. For information on courses available, contact UCA-NI
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