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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists

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The Guild is a professional and trade union association for NHS and managed service pharmacists across the UK. Part of @unitetheunion.bsky.social

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
Royal College of Pharmacy Council Elections NOW OPEN to RPS members until 11 March, 17:00. I’m standing to serve the profession with an independent, experienced, non-conflicting perspective—crucial as we shape the future of pharmacy. linkedin.com/posts/drmahend… #RCPharm #Elections
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Barcelona EAHP Congress 2026! Collaborate with international colleagues and hear from a range of European speakers on all things hospital pharmacy, including a keynote address from the UK's very own @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social Register: eahp.eu/congress/30t...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Join us in celebrating Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week from 24 - 27, November 2025 hosted by NHS England and CPPE. Don’t miss our powerful session with the PDA - “Dismantling Racism, Harassment, Bullying & Discrimination in the Workplace” on the 27th! Let’s lead change together! IPPWeek2025
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
NHS Scotland AfC staff: the offer from Scottish Government previously put to members has been accepted and backpay from 1st April will be reflected in forthcoming pay statements.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 25/07/2025
Resident doctor strikes - what does it mean for you? See our statement on industrial action taken by other unions: www.ghp.org.uk/statement-in...
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Statement: Industrial Action Taken By Other Unions – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 16/06/2025
Shortages - could we see the end? Sign up to @eahpofficial.bsky.social BOOST in Prague in November - Early Bird rate available until 30th June! eahp.eu/education/ea...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 13/06/2025
Are you looking forward to a sold-out PDIG symposium next Wednesday? - Update from Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's office - Biosimilar switching - Key generics - Environmental sustainability ..and much more!
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Congratulations to recent Guild Chair of Sustainability @minnaeii.bsky.social and Immediate Past President Nathan Burley on your recognition.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We have recently joined LinkedIn! Find our page here www.linkedin.com/company/guil...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
GHP/Unite members in Scotland have voted to accept this offer. Further information will be forthcoming.
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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 09/05/2025
Bright and early with @guildofhp.bsky.social council at @cpcongress.bsky.social London 2025 #pharmacy #pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 28/04/2025
Are you affected by medicines shortages? Do you want to give insights from a UK perspective to help address this global issue? Take the 2025 EAHP Medicines Shortages survey - it's quick: www.surveymonkey.com/r/JTGHFDH
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 22/04/2025
We sat down with Siobhan Dobie, our Vice-Chair of Education and Training, to talk EAHP Congress 2025. www.ghp.org.uk/interview-si...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 11/04/2025
Did you know with Enhanced Unite/GHP membership you can receive extra financial support during maternity leave up to £390? Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/why-join/enh...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 08/04/2025
Scotland: New two-year pay offer for Agenda for Change staff (incl. pharmacists). This is equivalent to 4.25% in 2025-26 and 3.75% in 2026-27. More information will be put to Unite/GHP members in due course.
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Brian @brianmackenna.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
Pharmacists! Huge Opportunity! Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellowship! Apply! Deadline this weekend! www.fmlm.ac.uk/services-pro...
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Chief Pharmaceutical Officer's Clinical Fellow Scheme | www.fmlm.ac.uk
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
The @gphc.bsky.social has proposed above-inflation (6%+6%) fee rises for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy owners for the next two years. Have your say here: www.pharmacyregulation.org/about-us/get...
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Consultation on draft changes to fees 2025 | General Pharmaceutical Council
We want to hear your views on our proposed increases to registration fees for pharmacy professionals and pharmacy premises.
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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
Statement from Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists [GHP] @guildofhp.bsky.social re: Proposed staff cuts in ICBs and NHS England www.ghp.org.uk/proposed-cut...
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Proposed staff cuts in ICBs and NHS England – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
From the wholesaler to the patient’s bedside, every medicine used in hospital has been on a journey. Hospital pharmacy staff make it happen thousands of times a day. #hospitalpharmacyday
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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
An independent review, commissioned by the chief pharmaceutical officer for Scotland, said that there is an “urgent” need to develop and implement a role for community pharmacy in medicines homecare services in Scotland #ukpharmacy #communitypharmacy #homecare
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'Urgent' need for community pharmacy to play a role in medicines homecare services, review says
There is an “urgent” need to develop and implement a role for community pharmacy in medicines homecare services in Scotland, a review of the system has said. The independent review, published on 20…
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 26/03/2025
The Guild recognises the positive outcome of the recent RPS vote to seek Royal College status. GHP and Unite will work closely with relevant stakeholders for any future impact on workforce, career progression, and terms and conditions.
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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 21/03/2025
Patients taking Promixin must be switched to an alternative by 30 April 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have said. #ukpharmacy #cysticfibrosis
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Pharmacists asked to assist in switching patients from Promixin by end of April 2025
Patients taking Promixin must be switched to an alternative by 30 April 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) and NHS England have said. A national patient safety alert, issued on 17…
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Hej from Denmark! The Guild is delighted to be at EAHP Congress in Copenhagen this week. Photo: Siobhan Dobie (Vice-Chair of E&T) and Robert Fitzgerald (Early Careers Rep)
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
The GHP executive has voted to adopt a neutral stance on the @rpharms.com proposals to seek Royal College status. Full statement: www.ghp.org.uk/statement-ro...
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Statement: GHP Adopts Neutral Stance on RPS Royal College Proposal Vote – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 11/03/2025
Heading to Copenhagen today for European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Annual Congress 2025. Looking forward seeing colleagues and friends again from across the continent!
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
We have partnered with Advanced Pharmacy Australia on the #MedsAware2025 campaign! Sustainability is a global issue. Find out more: adpha.au/news-advocac... @minnaeii.bsky.social
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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
Our survey shows over half of pharmacy teams lack Protected Learning Time (PLT). Gareth Hughes shares how PLT improves skills and patient access: bit.ly/46zVuxN More survey results: bit.ly/3CVj6nu #PharmacyWellbeing
PLT: Unlock your potential
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 18/02/2025
59% of pharmacy respondents lack access to sufficient protected learning time. Source: @rpharms.com @aptuk.bsky.social and Pharmacist Support Mental Health and Wellbeing Survey Summary 2024
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The Pharmaceutical Journal @pharmaj.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists is calling for pharmacists working in the NHS to have a minimum of 10% of their contracted hours protected for supporting professional activities #ukpharmacy #protectedlearningtime
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Campaign to give NHS pharmacists mandated protected learning time launched by the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
The Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists (GHP) has launched a campaign calling for pharmacists working in the NHS to have a minimum of 10% of their contracted hours protected for supporting professional…
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 12/02/2025
This week is Heart Unions week! @unitetheunion.bsky.social Read more: www.unitetheunion.org/news-events/...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
Guild Council recently met with @rpharms.com to discuss Royal College of Pharmacy proposals. In the interest of transparency for respective memberships, we have made a summary of the meeting available on our website: www.ghp.org.uk/guild-and-rp...
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Guild and RPS Meeting – Proposals for Royal College – January 2025 – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 08/02/2025
www.ghp.org.uk/protected-ti... @guildofhp.bsky.social
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
National campaign launch - 10% minimum of pharmacist time must be dedicated for Supporting Professional Activities (SPAs). Demands on pharmacists are rapidly reaching untenable levels. Read more: www.ghp.org.uk/protected-ti...
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Protected Time for Supporting Professional Activities (SPA) – National Campaign – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
Only one week left for this opportunity - note deadline 14th February.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 06/02/2025
Inclusivity in trials and research is paramount to ensure medicines are used effectively in all members of our society. New statement: www.ghp.org.uk/strengthenin...
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Strengthening Inclusivity in Clinical Trials and Research – February 2025 – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 03/02/2025
New vacancy on the Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social for Lead of Wellbeing. EOI to be submitted here: www.ghp.org.uk/join-our-nat...
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Join our National Occupational and Professional Committee – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Exciting opportunity with Guild Council! We are now advertising for Expressions of Interest for a GHP Lead for Wellbeing. Closing date Friday 14th February. See below for more: www.ghp.org.uk/join-our-nat...
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Join our National Occupational and Professional Committee – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Red weather warning: members in affected areas are advised that organisational adverse weather policies will be in force where they exist. These policies may reference paid special leave being granted, circumstances depending. For disputes please contact your local Unite representative.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
We are delighted to be at the 50th UKMi conference. Drop by to chat to Guild Council members and be sure to attend the workshop on sustainability delivered by @minnaeii.bsky.social at 14:15 today.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 23/01/2025
Check out our events and where you will find us in person in 2025! ghp.org.uk/events/
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
We would like to reaffirm our unwavering commitment to the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion for the pharmacy workforce and beyond. www.ghp.org.uk/meet-the-team/
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Meet the Team – Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The next European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Congress in Copenhagen is fast approaching. Discounted tickets close on 31st January eahp.eu/congress/29t...
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
NHS members who have retired since 1st April 2024 can write to their (ex) payroll team for back pay. This will need to include details such as the request, payroll or NI number, bank details, and current address.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 15/01/2025
We frequently receive requests to support job evaluation (the process by which AfC banding can be reviewed and changed). NHS Employers have posted this useful infographic for employees, managers, union reps and HR: www.nhsemployers.org/articles/job...
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Job evaluation process when jobs change
Visual to help employers better understand the process for establishing pay banding when a job has changed.
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Come and say hello to us in-person as we exhibit at the 50th UKMi conference on 23rd and 24th January!
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Guild of Healthcare Pharmacists @guildofhp.bsky.social · 13/01/2025
Greetings from Guild Council! We will be cross-posting news, information, and membership engagement here going forward. Thank you for the warm welcome to Bluesky.
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