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Prof Mahendra G Patel OBE University of Oxford @drmahendrapatel.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Inaugural Elections—Royal College of Pharmacy I stand to help make our profession influential, inclusive & innovative. Pharmacy must shape policy, champion equity, and lead healthcare’s future—not follow it. Vote open Mon 23 Feb www.mi-nomination.com/rpharms Pls kindly support—to make this a success

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

A shout-out to pharmacists across every nation on #WorldPharmacistDay2025. “Team Pharmacy” working together to improve the lives of billions of patients, and making a huge impact on global health outcomes. #fip

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

We’re inviting you to help build the strategy for the new royal college. Join our upcoming online events to share your hopes and aspirations for the Royal College of Pharmacy. Find out more: bit.ly/3Hdeiw2 #RoyalCollegeStrategy

Royal Pharmaceutical Society
Help shape the strategy of the new royal college
Take part
#RoyalCollegeStrategy

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

I think it’s worth reminding the profession of the @rpharms commitments as the Royal College of Pharmacy. www.rpharms.com/about-us/cha... Plenty of work going on “behind the scenes” to make this a reality.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Loving the friendship and joy in my community in London today. #PrideInLondon

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Guilty secret time. Kylie Minogue in Manchester tonight. ❤️🌈

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Enjoying a great evening with @rpharms.com Fellows. Thank you Professor Dame Jenny Harries for your kind words of encouragement and thanks to the pharmacy profession.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Looking forward to enjoying the company of fellow Fellows at the 18th RPS Annual Fellows’ Dinner tomorrow. Always a special occasion, and even more so this year as we meet with the journey towards our Royal College of Pharmacy now firmly underway. Exciting times. @rpharms.com

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Why is RPS now offering comprehensive professional liability insurance for its members as part of their membership fee? Neal Patel, RPS Associate Director of Membership explains www.rpharms.com/blog/details... @rpharms.com

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

MAJOR new benefit announced for RPS members. Comprehensive Pharmacy Insurance. www.rpharms.com/insurance @rpharms.com

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Very much looking forward to meeting with pharmacy colleagues at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress on Friday. @cpcongress.bsky.social #CPCongress

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Thank you Catherine. I appreciate you saying so. 🙏

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

I know it will be an enduring testament to those at the RPS who took the bold decision to propose the establishment of a royal college, and the trust that members have placed in them and the great leaders across the pharmacy community to co-create the professional destiny we all wish for. 6/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

The changes will be evolutionary. They will not happen overnight. The direction of travel is clear. The ride may occasionally be turbulent, and we will need to navigate with unity of purpose to reach our destination. 5/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

A journey which will require us all to step forward and embrace the moment and the opportunity before us. The dawn of a new era of collaboration across the profession. The time to look ahead with renewed enthusiasm and hope for our future and that of our patients. 4/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

Much has happened since then, and I am overjoyed that we are now back on track and ready to begin this momentous journey together. 3/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

As far back as 2010 I made a commitment to the profession that the then embryonic RPS would in time mature to form the basis of a royal college for our profession. 2/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

We are on our way! I want to say a huge “thank you” to all those who have shared the vision and kept the faith in supporting this historic decision. 1/6

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

COME ON PEOPLE! - one last push! We have one chance to make this work! You want to see a change in our professional leadership? Well this is what you’ve been waiting for! Vote YES to establish our Royal College of Pharmacy. Voting closes TODAY at 5pm ✅ ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA so don’t miss out.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

One day we will look back at this moment. We will reflect on our words and our actions. We may feel pride that we acted with vision and determination. We may regret our hesitancy and weakness. This moment will not come again for sure. ✅ Voting closes TODAY at 5PM ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

You may not be 100% convinced. The vision may not be as clear as you would like it to be. But what is the compelling alternative to a Royal College of Pharmacy? There’s only one sensible choice facing us, and you want a fresh approach to professional leadership. So vote for it ✅ ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I am confident they will. There is a huge momentum and enthusiasm amoungst the professions leaders to make this work.

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Believe me when I say that this is a pivotal moment for our profession. We have the opportunity to break free and build a new future for us and the generations who follow us. Please don’t squander it. Be proud to be part of it. Vote for it ✅ The Royal College of Pharmacy. ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

EARLY CAREER PHARMACISTS A shout-out to all early career stage pharmacists who are @rpharms.com members. You will by now be aware of the RPS proposals for a royal college. This is a historic change which will most definitely impact your future career. Be part of it here 👉 ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

What’s not to like? Use your vote now - for your professional future. Your Royal College of Pharmacy. 👉 ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA @rpharms.com #RPSVote 5/5

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

✅ Support from Leadership: UK Chief Pharmaceutical Officers and other respected leaders and bodies strongly back the proposal, describing it as a historic opportunity for professional growth and leadership. 4/5

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

✅ Unified Voice: A royal college could serve as a stronger, unified voice for the pharmacy profession, fostering collaboration across sectors. 3/5

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

✅ Professional Development: The transition promises frameworks for career progression, leadership development, and advanced practice, which would benefit members professionally. 2/5

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Just a few reasons to Vote “Yes” ✅ Increased Influence and Recognition: Becoming a royal college would enhance the profession’s status, influence in government, and public recognition, aligning pharmacy with other esteemed healthcare professions like medicine and surgery. 1/5 @rpharms.com #RPSVote

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Just a minute of your time could influence your whole career. That is all it takes to vote “yes” to the @rpharms.com proposals to establish a Royal College of Pharmacy. It could be the best minute you have ever invested in yourself and your profession. VOTING CLOSES ON MONDAY ✅ ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA

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Steve Churton @stevechurton.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

Now is the time for the profession to pull together as one. A Royal College of Pharmacy will provide a welcoming home to learn, share and grow. We’re all in this together. Let’s make it happen by voting “yes” ✅ to the RPS proposals for change. ow.ly/XE1E50Vh4xA VOTING CLOSES ON MONDAY #RPSVote

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Royal College of Pharmacy @rc-pharm.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

RPS English Pharmacy Board member Ewan Maule believes a Royal College of Pharmacy is a step in the right direction for the future of pharmacy. Find out more about the proposals: ow.ly/Psa250V7HiZ

"Pharmacy is chancing, and a vote for the RPS to become the Royal College of Pharmacy is essential to ensure we have a profession and professional body fit for the future."
Ewan Maule MRPharmS
Clinical Director, North East and North Cumbria Integrated Care Board
Honorary Professor, Teesside University
RPS English Pharmacy Board member
I support the RPS proposals for change

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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 · 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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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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