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More than half of people (52%) do not feel confident in treating backache and over a quarter of people (27%) would go to their GP or A&E for conditions that they could treat themselves at home, a survey on self-care attitudes has revealed. PAGB, the consumer healthcare association, surveyed over 2,000 adults across the UK about [...]

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PSNC is this week launching a new influencing campaign to build wider political support for community pharmacies and ensure that MPs and Peers across Parliament understand the risks to pharmacy services that the current pressures on the sector are causing. In a Parliamentary event to be held tomorrow (Tuesday 15th November) MPs and Peers will [...]

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Pharmacy teams are invited to participate in an interview and focus group discussions to explore current practice in community pharmacy regarding the management of individuals who present with bladder and/or bowel incontinence. The opportunity follows a survey conducted earlier this year to gather opinions. Approximately 1 in 5 people experience bladder or bowel leakage and [...]

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PSNC is continuing to make progress on addressing the Review Steering Group (RSG) proposals and has today published a series of resources to update contractors and LPCs on this work. PSNC is taking forward the RSG proposals directed at the Committee through its Transforming Pharmacy Representation (TAPR) work programme. Alongside an update on the TAPR [...]

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On Tuesday 15th November, PSNC will be hosting a Parliamentary drop-in event for MPs. The event will last for roughly two hours, during which MPs will have the opportunity to drop-in and have their blood pressure measured by a fully qualified pharmacist. This event will be a great opportunity to talk to MPs from across [...]

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