Claire Anderson
@clairewynn.bsky.social
Professor of Social Pharmacy, Division Pharmacy Practice and Policy, University of Nottingham. Trustee, Senate and Council member @rc-pharm.bsky.social Trustee & patron @CWpharmacists.bsky.social VP & Board member @FIP.org Oxford, Goa. #Pharmsky
“In London cyclists now outnumber cars in the City by 2 to 1. Paris, where they now outnumber motorists across the whole city, is catching up with Europe’s traditional bike capitals, Amsterdam & Copenhagen…In Copenhagen, bikes account for almost half of commuter trips to work/school.” @economist.com
Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport
Pedal power is booming, spinning up a new culture war
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UK Health Alliance on Climate Change is delighted to announce the appointment of Aisling Considine to the Board of Trustees. Find out more about Aisling and her motivation for joining the organisation here. ukhealthalliance.org/news-item/uk...
UK Health Alliance on Climate Change welcomes new trustee Aisling Considine - UK Health Alliance on Climate Change
The UK Health Alliance on Climate Change (UKHACC) is delighted to announce the appointment of Aisling Considine as a new Trustee.
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We've joined the General Pharmaceutical Council, the College of Mental Health Pharmacy and the Patient Safety Commissioner for England in calling on NICE to review its anxiety guideline and provide clearer guidance on propranolol, following ongoing patient safety concerns: https://bit.ly/3THzYGO
In a new Q&A with The Pharmaceutical Journal , RCPharm President Tase Oputu shares her experience of leading the new Royal College of Pharmacy and her hopes for building an inclusive and collaborative future for the profession. Read more: https://ow.ly/Ur7z50ZVhtN
Tase Oputu: ‘Be part of the conversation. Nobody’s opinions are invalid’
Tase Oputu is the first president of the new Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm). A hospital pharmacist for most of her career, she has spent the past three years in an integrated care board in Kent — working on medicines commissioning and high-cost drug — and previously chaired the then Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s English Pharmacy […]
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Traffic filters will go live in Oxford tomorrow (Monday). Want to know how to get around the city? We share our best hacks on on how you can avoid the traffic filters entirely, and still visit all your favourite places in the city centre. oxfordclarion.uk/twelve-easy-...
Twelve easy hacks to beat Oxford’s Traffic Filters
Want to travel in Oxford, but worried about the traffic filters from Monday, 28 September 2026? We got you. Here's the tea on how you can avoid the traffic filters entirely, and still visit all your f...
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🌍 Today we’re celebrating pharmacists everywhere. We’re looking for 5 pharmacy professionals from low- or middle-income countries to become our UKCPA correspondents. Share your story. Build connections. Get 12 months’ free UKCPA membership. Apply now: www.linkedin.com/feed/update/... @FIP_org
A message from Claire Anderson thanking all pharmacists and pharmacy teams across every care setting, who make a critical difference to patients' lives every day. Today, on World Pharmacists Day we celebrate the profession’s contributions to better health outcomes. #WPD2026
Proud to support the inaugural @rc_pharm conference as we work together towards an inclusive pharmacy professional body. Meet us for genomics case studies, expert discussion and hands-on clinical skills, plus more. See you there! www.rcpharm.org/events/rcpha...
RCPharm annual conference 2026
The Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) presents its annual conference for 2026 - Leading excellence in pharmacy – collaboration, innovation and impact. November 6th, 2026.
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We have published an updated position setting out new expectations for pharmacists providing non-surgical cosmetic procedures, including the clinical experience, supervised practice and competence needed to practise safely. Read more: https://bit.ly/4AqguqB
Apply reflective practice techniques to evaluate experiences, identify strengths and development needs, and use learning to improve future practice. Topic 8 of the Getting Started Toolkit for newly qualified pharmacists: https://ow.ly/xGqE50ZPxIS
Women with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’
Women with same health conditions as men ‘less likely to be offered active treatment’
Men with heart, kidney or liver conditions more likely to be offered intervention compared with women, global analysis finds Women with the same medical condition as men are less likely to be offered treatment such as surgery, a stent or a strong painkiller, research has found. A review of global research found that for several health problems, including cardiovascular conditions, kidney disease and Parkinson’s, women were less likely to receive the same treatment as men, revealing the extent to which women have significantly unequal care. Continue reading...
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In a new Pharmaceutical Journal interview, our National Pharmacy Advisory Council Chairs Professor Mahendra Patel OBE, Liz Hallett and Catriona Sinclair discuss workforce planning, health inequalities and independent prescribing across Great Britain. Read the interview: https://ow.ly/89s250ZNWu2
'We're in our early days': the Royal College of Pharmacy's first national advisory council chairs on their priorities
The Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) formally launched in April 2026 and with it came its first cohort of national pharmacy advisory council chairs. Mahendra Patel, Liz Hallett and Catriona Sinclair — representing England, Wales and Scotland, respectively — spoke to The Pharmaceutical Journal about their priorities for RCPharm’s first year. Common themes and concerns […]
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We seem to have crossed the line, very sadly, from Information Technology to Disinformation Technology.
Daniel José Older@djolder.bsky.social · 4w ago"The University of Chicago’s undergrad social-sciences division will go “analog” this fall, implementing a blanket policy banning technology in class and AI assistance on coursework across the division’s core courses." www.chronicle.com/article/u-of...
MPs voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its second reading in the House of Commons #ukpharmacy #assisteddying buff.ly/dEJoZvE
Assisted dying bill defeated in House of Commons
MPs voted against the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at its second reading in the House of Commons. The Bill, which was introduced as a private member’s Bill by Lauren Edwards, Labour MP…
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As a pharmacist you’re required to revalidate by the GPhC every year. Our guide includes useful steps that’ll support you with the revalidation process. You can find out what you need to submit and learn more about the three record types you’ll need to complete. https://ow.ly/s2JO50ZLQNE
Sign the thank-you letter to RNLI for rescuing people at sea. act.38degrees.org.uk/act/rnli-tha...
An open letter in support of the volunteers and staff at the RNLI
This is a disgrace. Brave RNLI volunteers being called scum for risking their lives to save others at sea is just plain wrong. So I've signed an open letter of thanks for the RNLI letting them know th...
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In a new blog Director of Education Louise Goldring explores why our new Enhanced Pharmacist Curriculum and Credentialing Pathway matters for the profession and how it will support pharmacists throughout their careers. Read it now: https://ow.ly/wcgE50ZLLTV
We have today launched our Enhanced Pharmacist Curriculum and Credentialing Pathway, a new nationally recognised professional standard that supports pharmacists to develop their confidence and professional judgement after registration as prescribers. Find out more: https://bit.ly/46FNbCI
Dont worry there will be much more to come. This was article 1 setting the scene but I've been looking into a lot of the different aspects and the work of pharmacists will be its own focus. Too much for 1 article!
The Royal College of Pharmacy has called on the government to ensure pharmacy students are included in its offer of advance payments for travel and accommodation costs incurred during healthcare placements #ukpharmacy #pharmacyeducation pharmaceutical-journal.com/article/news...
Government 'intends to explore' expanding advance payments to pharmacy students
The Royal College of Pharmacy (RCPharm) has called on the government to ensure pharmacy students are included in its offer of advance payments for travel and accommodation costs incurred during…
pharmaceutical-journal.com
I write partly because I like to find a sentence with rhythm and colour and economy of expression. (I realise I’m taking a risk announcing this.) Using AI to help me write would, for me, be a joyless admission of failure.
Today we're in Glasgow for our 2026 Scotland Conference, and we're looking forward to welcoming pharmacy professionals and healthcare leaders from across all sectors to explore the latest developments shaping the future of pharmacy.
Fat people cannot win, regardless of what we do. And I’ve had enough
Fat people cannot win, regardless of what we do. And I’ve had enough
Using weight loss drugs like Ozempic is not ‘cheating’ – and why does it matter how a person changes their body anyway?
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What does a hotter UK mean for the NHS? From overheating wards to increasing pressure on patients and staff, our latest newsletter looks at why extreme heat can no longer be treated as an occasional disruption. Find out more here: ukhealthalliance.org/blog-and-new...
'A Russell Group university will no longer use ubiquitous anti-cheating tools provided by Turnitin because of concerns that the company might use students’ work to train artificial intelligence.' Maybe time for UK universities to develop and commercialise their own tools?
Southampton dumps Turnitin over use of students’ work to train AI
Academic integrity giant denies accusations as university declines to renew contract in favour of ‘other options’
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Join us at our annual Welsh conference to celebrate the innovation and impact of pharmacy teams across Wales, as we continue to drive progress toward the 2030 vision for pharmacy in Wales. Book your place: https://ow.ly/CMov50Z1IF6
