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ShinyBlackShoe (Calum Polwart) @shinyblackshoe.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

www.rpharms.com/insurance Wow. @rpharms.com Excellent. And great to see you are listening. 1. I've never been satisfied that my contingent cover was real! 2. For my practice the other options were eye watering or didn't cover me 3. It's a measurable benefit for being a RPS member.

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ TODAY For support, development and engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction Vote now: mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms

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'Bayo Adegbite @beeefive.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

This #SpringSunday on the eve of the closing the @rpharms.com SRV, this is the penultimate final call to all RPS #Members MRPharmS and #Fellows FRPharmS yet to vote to please do so via their email or this link www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms Thank you. #VoteCONFIRM #VoteRCPharm #RPSVote

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Brendon Jiang @bpharmjiang.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

💚RPS Members💚 This is your opportunity to shape the future of our profession and our professional body. Your vote plays a vital role in how we move forward together. Head to www.mi-vote.com/secure/rpharms If you have any questions, reach out - I’m happy to talk things through. #RPSVote

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Jill Swan highlights that now is the right time to become the Royal College of Pharmacy to make our profession the best it can be for patient care. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: lnkd.in/epGzaBdX #RPSVote

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member Brendon Jiang highlights how the Royal College of Pharmacy can unite the entire pharmacy family and strengthen the profession. Voting closes at 5pm, Monday 24 March. Vote now: ow.ly/Ekjw50VkA5s #RPSVote

“The Royal College of Pharmacy will be a broad church, collaborating across the entire pharmacy family – community, hospital, industry, academia, primary care, and beyond.
It unites us, amplifies our collective voice, and strengthens our profession together – ultimately improving patient care and advancing our profession’s role in healthcare.”
Brendon Jiang FRPharmS
RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Dylan Jones is voting yes to a royal college to give pharmacy the recognition and representation it deserves. Voting is now open: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

"I will be voting YES to the RPS evolving into the Royal College of Pharmacy. This should have happened several years ago and the opportunity to make the generational change should not be missed. Pharmacy as a profession has changed so much in recent years and it is a natural progression for the professional body of pharmacy to become stronger with royal college status. This will give pharmacy the recognition and representation it deserves."
“Byddaf yn pleidleisio IE i'r RPS esblygu i fod yn goleg brenhinol. Dylai hyn fod wedi digwydd sawl blwyddyn yn ôl ac ni ddylid colli'r cyfle i wneud y newid sylweddol hyn. Mae fferylliaeth fel proffesiwn wedi newid cymaint yn y blynyddoedd diwethaf ac mae’n ddilyniant naturiol i gorff proffesiynol fferylliaeth gryfhau gyda statws coleg brenhinol. Bydd hyn yn rhoi’r gydnabyddiaeth a’r gynrychiolaeth haeddiannol i fferylliaeth.”
Dylan Jones MRPharmS
Superintendent Pharmacist
RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 18/03/2025

We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college. Explore Jane Brown's here: www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... #RPSVote

“We should take this opportunity. We need to have our voice heard.

These changes will give us that unified voice across all sectors of practice, to make sure we can really get the benefits of the changes that are happening within education and training.”
Jane Brown
Pharmacy Dean

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member Richard Strang shares his thoughts on how a royal college can advance education and credentialing and give us a stronger voice in healthcare. Voting is now open: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

“Becoming a royal college will further develop education, credentialing and clinical excellence within the profession. This will give us a stronger voice within healthcare and greater recognition for pharmacy with other healthcare professionals, patients and the public.”
Richard Strang MRPharmS
Senior Educator, Foundation Training Year, NHS Education for Scotland
RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

STRONGER TOGETHER #PHARMACY Far too long pharmacy has lacked UNITED voice at the top. @rpharms.com members: now’s our chance to change that! A Royal College of Pharmacy will be our platform for leadership, collaboration,& influence. 📢 RPS members—pls vote YES to secure change ✅ @pcpa-uk.bsky.social

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Minna Eii @minnaeii.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

✅ Sunny stroll around Copenhagen ✅ Flew back UK from Denmark ✅ Voted CONFIRM #RCPharm

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member Dr Rafia Jamil highlights her view that the transition to a royal college will ensure pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists gain more recognition and have more influence on patient care. Voting is now open. Find out more: www.rpharms.com/special-reso... #RPSVote

“Establishing a Royal College of Pharmacy will further elevate our standing, amplifying our voice in healthcare policy, education, and research. This transition will ensure that pharmacists and pharmaceutical scientists receive the recognition they rightfully deserve while enhancing our influence on patient care, positioning our profession alongside other esteemed royal colleges.”
Dr Rafia Jamil MRPharmS
Deputy Head of Pharmacy, Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda and Ysbyty Cwm Cynon Principal Pharmacist , Frailty
RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board Member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Prof Mags Watson @magswatson1.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I voted yes for change @rpharms.com An opportunity to unite the profession and move forward. #pharmacy

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Cathy Cooke @cathycooke.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I’ve voted in support of the proposal to become a royal college. I believe it’s a necessary step and it needs to happen now, as a strong indication of direction as the bodies involved in future pharmacy leadership form their alliance.

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Michelle Styles @mwbstyles.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I have voted in the @rpharms.com special resolution vote. If you are an RPharmS Member or Fellow, make sure you vote before 24th March at 5pm! ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Cathrine McKenzie FRPharmS @cathymac40.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I have voted YES to the Royal College of Pharmacy. Don’t forget to vote #voteyes @rpharms.com @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social @clairewynn.bsky.social

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Michael Smith @mspharm.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

I have voted yes for: ✅ a stronger, louder professional voice for pharmacy ✅ Commitment to collaboration ✅ Advancing and driving excellence in patient care ✅ Workforce transformation I have voted YES for @rpharms.com to become a Royal College.

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Graham Stretch @grahamstretch.pharmsky.app · 13/03/2025

✅ Vote Now - for a Royal Colllege of Pharmacy Link : ow.ly/ZItz50Vh4xc

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Helen Hương Kilminster @hpillminster.pharmsky.app · 13/03/2025

Voting 🗳️ OPENS **TODAY** @rpharms.com Members & Fellows #PharmSky Please use your vote. Would really love to see a good turnout figure, which reflects the passion & dedication I see and feel so often in our profession. This is a real chance for change but we must be patient to get this right.

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ TODAY For support, development and engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction

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Michael Smith @mspharm.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

This is a big moment for the profession. It’s time for positive change ✅

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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

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Claire Anderson @clairewynn.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Please take time to read @tase3121.bsky.social's important letter

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ For support, development and engagement - For improved career progression and greater professional satisfaction

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

We warmly welcome today's statement from the four UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers who "strongly encourage Royal Pharmaceutical Society Members and Fellows to take this historic opportunity to vote in favour of a Royal College of Pharmacy." More: bit.ly/43AANDK Voting opens Thursday 13 March.

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Primary Care Pharmacy Association @pcpa-uk.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

Royal College of Pharmacy VOTE YES ✅ for a collaborative, cohesive leadership body for pharmacy

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member Ciara Duffy highlights the strengthened voice of a royal college for effective collaboration with academia, government, industry and healthcare. Voting opens on 13 March. Find out more: rpharms.com/changepropos... #RPSVote

“In the age of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring information integrity is more critical than ever. Becoming a royal college strengthens our united voice, cultivating impactful collaborations and information sharing among academia, government, industry, and healthcare to drive meaningful change in the interests of patients.”
Ciara Duffy MRPharmS
Qualified Person-Novartis
RPS English Pharmacy Board and Assembly member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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PharmacistDaz (He/Him) @pharmacistdaz.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Members of the RPS - please engage, please make your voice heard, please vote.

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UK Clinical Pharmacy Association @ukcpa.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

As part of the @ukpplboard we encourage a positive vote on the @rpharms Royal College proposals = potential to catalyse collaboration to deliver stronger professional leadership & bring an end to division and fragmentation.

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

For RPS Assembly member Professor Gino Martini, becoming a royal college will validate pharmacists’ status as medicines experts. Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/UAfQ50Vcv5h #RPSVote

“Becoming a royal college sends a powerful message to the public and governing bodies, that the Royal College of Pharmacy can stand shoulder to shoulder with the other royal colleges.

The Royal College of Pharmacy will be at the forefront of pharmacy education and science, truly validating our status as medicines experts.”
Professor Gino Martini FRPharmS, FRSC
Chief Executive, PHTA Ltd
RPS Assembly member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

For the third day of the FIP Community Pharmacy Section Exco, we were delighted to host an insightful Q&A session with independent prescribers from across GB sharing their experiences in community pharmacy prescribing, followed by a roundtable discussion.

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 06/03/2025

Lowri Haf Puw, RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member, will be voting yes for a Royal College of Pharmacy to ensure professional development and credentialing are priorities for the future. Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/PqtA50VbHAB

"I will be voting yes in the upcoming vote for the RPS to become the Royal College of Pharmacy. This change will be crucial in ensuring that professional development, credentialing and career development pathways are prioritized for the future.”
“Mi fyddai yn pleidleisio IE yn y bleidlais er mwyn i'r Gymdeithas Fferyllol Frenhinol ddod yn Goleg Brenhinol Fferylliaeth.
Bydd y newid yma yn angenrheidiol er mewn sicrhau fod datblygiad proffesiynol, credydu a datblygiad gyrfaoedd yn cael eu blaenoriaethu ar gyfer y dyfodol.”
Lowri Haf Puw MRPharmS
RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board member
Advanced Pharmacist, Rheumatology Betsi Cadwaladr University
Health Board Lecturer, Bangor University
I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

We have gathered the stories and perspectives of individuals from across the pharmacy community in Great Britain on the RPS proposals for change and ambition to become a royal college. Explore Professor Amira’s reflections here: ow.ly/kCph50V8srf

"This new structure will help us remain at the forefront of healthcare innovation and development.

This is really a once in a generation opportunity to promote pharmacy.

It's an opportunity to shape the future, and ensure that our profession has the recognition and influence it deserves."

Professor Amira Guirguis, FRPharmS
Chair of the RPS Science and Research Committee

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Jonathan Burton @jonathanburton.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Really enjoyed beaming into this event & sharing experience from Pharmacy First Plus in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 💚 Great to see @rpharms.com & FIP working closely together 🌍

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Cathy Cooke @cathycooke.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

I shall be voting for the proposed change to Royal College status. In the past I’ve challenged people proposing move to a RC to convince me why. They couldn’t. The @rpharms.com has provided a good argument in favour.

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Eleri Schiavone, Vice Chair of the Welsh Pharmacy Board and RPS Assembly member, highlights her thoughts on what voting yes to the upcoming charter change could mean improving patient care and the status of pharmacy. Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/Zs4Z50V9exU

“Vote YES to the charter change and give our generation and those that follow the opportunity to set the standards to deliver the best patient and public care, to influence healthcare policy and support growth and sustainability. Give pharmacy the recognition and standing that it deserves.”
Eleri Schiavone MRPharmS
Lead Medicines Optimisation Pharmacist, NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC)
RPS Welsh Pharmacy Board Vice Chair and Assembly member

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

For RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ankish Patel, the transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy is essential to enhancing the reputation of the profession and delivering quality patient care. Find out more about the proposals: rpharms.com/changepropos...

“The most exciting aspect of RPS becoming a royal college is the continual evolution and elevation of the pharmacy profession.
This transition will will help to strengthen our collective voice in advocating for policy changes and improvements in patient care.
This vote is not just about organisational change; it’s about enhancing the profession's reputation and impact on healthcare delivery.”
Ankish Patel
Nottingham City GP Alliance
RPS English Pharmacy Board member

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Audrey Thompson, RPS Scottish Pharmacy Board and Assembly member, shares her views on our ambition to become a royal college, and how professional leadership must evolve with the changing pharmacy landscape. Find out more: rpharms.com/changepropos...

“I’ll be voting yes in the forthcoming vote to support transition to the Royal College of Pharmacy.

As new pharmacists register with prescribing rights, it’s vital our leadership body evolves for the future healthcare landscape and keeps pharmacy central to the safe and effective use of medicines.”

Audrey Thompson
RPS Assembly member

I support the RPS proposals for change

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

Tase Oputu, Chair of the English Pharmacy Board and RPS Assembly member, highlights her thoughts on what our proposed Charter changes will mean for the status of pharmacy and pharmacists. Find out more about the proposals: rpharms.com/changepropos... @tase3121.bsky.social

“We have long fought for recognition. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to elevate pharmacy to where it belongs: as a respected, authoritative profession that is integral to the healthcare system.

I want future pharmacists to have a strong, authoritative body that advocates for them, sets high standards, and ensures that their expertise is never overlooked.”

Tase Oputu
Associate Director for Medicines Value & Performance, Integrated Care Board
RPS English Pharmacy Board Chair

I support the RPS proposals for change

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Jonathan Burton @jonathanburton.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

It was a pleasure to be at the First Minister’s speech. Pharmacy First was specifically mentioned. I asked him directly for assurances that training (including clinical supervision) & access to patient records would be made a priority to support pharmacists. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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John Swinney announces plan to bring down NHS waiting times

The first minister says changes will make it easier to see a GP - but union leaders say they lack of detail.

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Jonathan Burton @jonathanburton.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Merry Xmas to everyone, Mrs B and I were on Xmas rota duty in the pharmacy earlier but home for a rest now 💚 Shout out to all the pharmacy teams providing vital services for patients over the holidays 🎄

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Jonathan Burton @jonathanburton.bsky.social · 12/12/2024

We’re expanding out of hours availability of Pharmacy First services over the busy winter & festive season 💚💊💉

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College of Mental Health Pharmacy @cmhpcommunity.pharmsky.app · 26/11/2024

Really pleased to contribute to this Royal Pharmaceutical Society report bit.ly/3CJTlWM to highlight the impact of #medicinesshortages on people with mental health conditions & neurodevelopmental conditions like ADHD. We support the call for the development of a national strategy. #pharmacy

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