Find out more about the new Pharmacist Enhanced Practice Pathway for newly qualified pharmacists who are independent prescribers at the point of registration.
Are you a pharmacist or pharmacy technician employed as part of the primary care network Direct Enhanced Service additional role reimbursement scheme? Join our pathway.
Fully funded programme open to pharmacy technicians working in all areas of practice. Designed to help you in preparing for the future of pharmacy, you learn at your own pace with individual education supervisor support.
Learn as a team and build confidence in optimising the four pillars of heart failure treatment through our new Optimise programme.
Book a workshop to support safer prescribing for respiratory tract infections and build your peer networks.
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ExploreA face-to-face workshop supporting pharmacists to develop the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to undertake effective consultations, communications and clinical assessments in providing the NHS Pharmacy First service.
You will need to bring along your own otoscope to use during the workshop – this is important to ensure that you have adequate time available to practise examination skills.
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to book this workshop if you have already attended the Ear, nose and throat examination: advancing clinical assessment skills workshop.
11 October 2026 at 09:30
NHS Pharmacy First: Clinical assessment and examination skills full-day workshopNovotel Bristol Centre, Bristol, BS1 6HY
Allan Littleton and Jaina Nyame
This event is only for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are enrolled in Leading for Change.
The aim of this online workshop is to support pharmacy professionals to explore their personal leadership and the systems they are leading in.
12 October 2026 at 09:30
Leading for change workshop A: Introduction to leadership and quality improvementZoom Room (Gorse), it will also be in your my bookings, _ZR_PG
Oliver Jones and Trudi Ward
PLEASE NOTE: You will not be able to book onto this event if you have previously attended the Mental Health and wellbeing in primary care study day or the Mental health and wellbeing in primary care online workshops A and B.
This online workshop focuses on common mental health conditions seen in primary care. It will enable you to support patients with a mental health condition to optimise their medicines. It will combine principles of team-based learning (TBL) to facilitate networking and discussion whilst consolidating the underpinning knowledge about antidepressants, benzodiazepines and z-hypnotics. Teams will work through simple and more complex case studies to apply knowledge and share best practice.
This programme has been developed by University of East Anglia (UEA) who own the intellectual property and copyright.
12 October 2026 at 09:30
Mental health and wellbeing in primary careZoom Room (Hazel), it will also be in your my bookings, _ZR_PH
Sameena Mir and Navneet Seehra
This event is only for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are taking part in one of the primary care extended education pathways.
The aim of this case study and associated online workshop is to update your clinical knowledge on type 2 diabetes and its associated complications and apply this to people with complex medical needs. To complete the learning for this case, you will also need to access the ‘Role of the Dietician in Primary Care’ webinar. To find the booking information please access your cohort page on the Canvas pathway notice board.
12 October 2026 at 09:30
Primary care pharmacy education - Module 2: Case 4 - Haider AhmedZoom Room (Cherry), it will also be in your my bookings, _ZR_PC
Lisa Drinkwater and Christine Ramsay
A face-to-face workshop to develop your knowledge and skills for adopting a structured approach to safely and confidently provide advice on respiratory tract infection symptom management and supply of medicines.
PLEASE NOTE: The pre-workshop learning for this workshop takes the form of an e-course. To activate your e-course booking you need to go to the e-course section of your Learning record and click "Course access information".
Once you've booked your workshop, book a place on our post-workshop panel discussion webinars:
Respiratory tract infections: prescribing perspectives panel discussion 1
Respiratory tract infections: prescribing perspectives panel discussion 2
12 October 2026 at 19:00
Respiratory tract infections: prescribing perspectivesThe MAC - Midlands Arts Centre, Birmingham, B12 9QH
Mandip Rooprai
A face-to-face workshop helping you plan your continuing pharmacy training and development after graduation through your career using the high quality materials provided by CPPE. The session will get you thinking about how you can use your professional clinical knowledge in real life scenarios and use clinical reasoning and professional judgment to support person centred care.
13 October 2026 at 11:00
From day one of practice (face-to-face)University of Lancashire, , PR1 2HE
Sarah Gough
This event is only for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians who are taking part in the Primary Care Pharmacy Edcuation Pathway.
This workshop will help you develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to optimise medicines use and develop your role in primary care. It is intended for those new to the role and those with experience of working in primary care.
13 October 2026 at 09:30
Introduction to medication reviewZoom Room (Hazel), it will also be in your my bookings, _ZR_PH
Ciara Richardson and Kerry Proctor
An online workshop supporting pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to gain more confidence in using reflective practice as part of their developing clinical role.
13 October 2026 at 19:00
Reflective practice online workshopZoom Room (Ru), it will also be in your my bookings, _ZR_Ru
Trudi Ward and Mandip Rooprai
A face-to-face workshop to develop your knowledge and skills for adopting a structured approach to safely and confidently provide advice on respiratory tract infection symptom management and supply of medicines.
PLEASE NOTE: The pre-workshop learning for this workshop takes the form of an e-course. To activate your e-course booking you need to go to the e-course section of your Learning record and click "Course access information".
Once you've booked your workshop, book a place on our post-workshop panel discussion webinars:
Respiratory tract infections: prescribing perspectives panel discussion 1
Respiratory tract infections: prescribing perspectives panel discussion 2
13 October 2026 at 19:00
Respiratory tract infections: prescribing perspectivesSt Antony’s Centre, Manchester, M17 1JF
Michelle Staples
A series of online workshops open to any pharmacist prescriber registered in England who needs to regain the competence and confidence to prescribe. In three workshops over three months, you will reflect on your current skills and identify actions, resources and opportunities to address gaps in the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for effective prescribing.
2026 Workshop dates:
Workshop 1: Tuesday 13th October, 7pm to 8.30pm
Workshop 2: Thursday 12th November, 7pm to 8.30pm
Workshop 3: Wednesday 9th December, 7pm to 8.30pm
2027 Workshop dates:
Workshop 1: Wednesday 27th January, 7pm to 8.30pm
Workshop 2: Wednesday 24th February, 7pm to 8.30pm
Workshop 3: Wednesday 17th March, 7pm to 8.30pm
Please note: You need to attend all three workshops to complete this programme.
13 October 2026 at 19:00
Return to prescribingZoom Room (Co), it will also be in your my bookings, _ZR_Co
Yinka Kuye and Sarah Gough
Enhance your role and plan your personal and professional development with CPPE's leadership, management and skill-focused resources.
ExploreYou asked what CPPE provided to help you work towards the Pharmacy Quality Scheme.
We created an overview page detailing information about the scheme, what learning CPPE provide and how to access it. View the PQS page here.
You told us that you wanted to regain confidence to use your prescribing qualifications.
We developed a new residential course, Return to prescribing, and a guide to prescriber CPD.
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We extended our Live chat operating hours to 9.30-4.30 every week day except bank holidays.
You were having problems registering on the website.
We removed the question 'What was your initial date of registration' from the registration form, making it easy for you to register on the website.
We provide a variety of learning programmes and assessments linked to clinical pharmacy, diseases and therapeutics. Our programmes support you to advance your knowledge and skills and deliver medicines optimisation in practice for all areas of pharmacy.
ExploreWe offer a range of resources that can help you to develop yourself as a pharmacy educator or trainer as well as enabling you to use our materials as you support others.
ExploreWe can offer you support and advice on your personal and professional development, respond to your individual needs and guide you through any professional difficulties you may face.
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