World Pharmacists Day – 25 September – Post 1
World Pharmacists Day – 25 September – Post 1When you think health, think pharmacist.
World Pharmacists Day (25 September 2025) is about recognising the skill, care, and impact pharmacists including Clinical Pharmacists in General Practice, have in keeping medicines safe, health services running, and patients supported.
Under the theme “Think Health, Think Pharmacist”, we celebrate the central role pharmacists play in ensuring safe, effective healthcare for everyone.
Within Gloucestershire, our pharmacists are essential not just for dispensing, but for patient safety, advising on interactions, supporting long-term conditions, optimising medicines budgets, and being accessible first points of contact. Let’s use this day to recognise their work and thank them for everything they do.
Key points for staff to share:
• Pharmacists safeguard medicine use—without their checks, mistakes are more likely.
• A pharmacist’s role includes teaching and advising colleagues on safety, not just as medicine experts.
• Recognise that good pharmacy support can prevent problems (side effects, interactions, misuse) and improve outcomes.
• Pharmacists are part of our system’s safety net—let’s use their knowledge well.
For any more information please do contact: zaid.hatia2@nhs.net or jess.bishop@nhs.net
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Today is World Pharmacist Day 2025!
Are you in an existing Pharmacy role looking to progress/develop your skillset?
If so, there are several apprenticeships covering a wider range of topics, that you may want to consider to support you in your current role, or future career aspirations e.g., Leadership, Project Management, Coaching plus many more. Further information on the full range of apprenticeships, can be accessed from the below link, to help determine which apprenticeship is right for you:
• https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/
Funding Support for GP Practices
Levy Transfer Funding:
• Most GP practices are eligible for a Levy Transfer, which can cover 100% of apprenticeship training costs.
• The only cost to the practice is providing protected time for the apprentice to complete training during working hours.
• In return, the practice gains a highly skilled team member, contributing to improved service delivery and patient care.
• To access a levy transfer to fully fund the training costs of an apprenticeship, please contact the Primary care training hub.
Funding for most Level 7 apprenticeships will be removed from January 1st 2026. If you are interested in undertaking a level 7 apprenticeship, please contact the primary care training hub by Friday 10th October to explore your options and meet the deadline to secure funding.
If you would like an informal discussion to find out more about which apprenticeship is right for you, please contact the Primary care training hub on – glicb.pcwc@nhs.net
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Today is World Pharmacist Day 2025!
Considering a Career in Pharmacy within General Practice? If you’re working in general practice and interested in pharmacy, there are apprenticeship pathways to help you build your career. Available options include:
• Level 2 Pharmacy Services Assistant Apprenticeship – ideal for entry-level roles supporting dispensary and counter services.
• Level 3 Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship – leads to a regulated role with responsibility for dispensing and managing medicines.
The Skills England website provides access to Occupational Maps:
• These maps outline the recommended sequence of Apprenticeships to help individuals reach their career goals.
• They are useful for planning career pathways in health and care roles.
Direct link: https://occupational-maps.skillsengland.education.gov.uk/
Funding Support for GP Practices
Levy Transfer Funding:
• Most GP practices are eligible for a Levy Transfer, which can cover 100% of apprenticeship training costs.
• The only cost to the practice is providing protected time for the apprentice to complete training during working hours.
• In return, the practice gains a highly skilled team member, contributing to improved service delivery and patient care.
• To access a levy transfer to fully fund the training costs of an apprenticeship, please contact the Primary care training hub.
Funding for most Level 7 apprenticeships will be removed from January 1st 2026. If you are interested in undertaking a level 7 apprenticeship, please contact the primary care training hub by Friday 10th October to explore your options and meet the deadline to secure funding.
If you would like an informal discussion to find out more about which apprenticeship is right for you, please contact the Primary care training hub on – glicb.pcwc@nhs.net