NHS priorities

Whether it’s to prepare for the next Pharmacy Quality Scheme deadline, or to increase your confidence in helping people with a learning disability, this section provides topic-specific pages that link to current NHS priorities. This section will support you in keeping your knowledge and skills up to date in order to provide high-quality pharmacy services and be service-ready.

Public health

The public health agenda is embedded in pharmacy, yet topics such as emergency contraception or stop smoking support are as prevalent as ever. As well as our public health workshops, use this section to access a wide range of resources to assure and maintain your competence, all underpinned by the Declaration of Competence system.

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e-learning

Travel health - understanding and supporting travellers' wellbeing


  • Study time: 5h:0m
  • Only available to GPhC members

An online course to help pharmacy professionals understand the health needs of travellers, provide tailored advice, use up‑to‑date disease‑risk resources, and support those with pre‑existing conditions. You will explore the various risks that travellers face, from common ailments such as sunburn and diarrhoea to malaria and dengue fever.

Please note: this e-learning programme has been developed and provided by Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW). Users should recognise that this programme may refer to Welsh policies and organisations. CPPE does not maintain control over the accuracy and currency of this programme.

Learning outcomes

On completion of all aspects of this learning programme you should be able to:

  • understand how the actions and attitudes of the traveller can influence the risks of travel
  • use the appropriate resources to find the latest up-to-date information on disease risks in a specific country
  • provide tailored advice to travellers by identifying the individuals risks that may affect their safety and health
  • understand and advise on the effects that travel can have on those with existing health conditions
  • develop the service you provide to travellers, identifying those at greatest risk of travel-related illness and infecions.

How to use this programme

You can access this e-learning programme using a web browser on any device. You will need to be connected to the internet while you work through it.

Learning intended for

  • Pharmacists
  • Pharmacy technicians
  • Trainee pharmacists