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Yesterday, new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting announced plans for his Department to expand its focus to boost economic growth, which includes an objective to cut waiting times and improve public health. This is in line with Labour’s health mission, which Community Pharmacy England has been considering for some time. [...]

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Whatever the outcome of the 2024 General Election, the next Government and its approach to community pharmacy will be critical for the future of the sector. Pharmacy owners across the South East and South West are invited to hear more about what lies ahead for community pharmacy, and how Community Pharmacy England will be working [...]

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Wes Streeting MP has been appointed Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in the new Government. Our CEO Janet Morrison said: “We would like to welcome the new Secretary of State to his role. We worked with Wes and his policy advisors whilst they were in Opposition, and have been encouraged by his [...]

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The Labour party has won a large majority in the 2024 General Election and will now form the next Government. With just a handful of seats left to be declared, Labour has won more than 400 seats – well above the 326 seats needed for a majority in Parliament, meaning Sir Keir Starmer MP will [...]

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Community Pharmacy England CEO Janet Morrison has given a video update on Pharmacy First, addressing some of the concerns that pharmacy owners have, particularly around the thresholds for monthly payments. In her video message, Janet notes the incredible early achievements of Pharmacy First as well as outlining the importance of the service and how it [...]

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