This morning (24.01.18), the BBC and other news agencies are reporting that Public Health England is launching a review into the “growing problem” of prescription drug addiction. See for example: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-42787958 The CMHP is in support of this review if it improves the understanding of prescription medication misuse and the treatment people receive. It must be remembered that… Read more »
Continue readingThe CMHP Council is happy to endorse the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) updated professional standards for hospital pharmacy services which were published earlier this year. The revised standards will help improve current services, shape future services and deliver safer, high quality patient care. We were delighted to have CMHP members in the external reference group,… Read more »
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CMHP Council members warmly congratulate Dr Denise Taylor on her recent appointment as Fellow of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS). Being appointed a Fellow of the RPS is one of the highest honours that can be bestowed upon Society Members. It recognises the distinction Members have attained in a particular aspect or aspects of their… Read more »
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The College of Mental Health Pharmacy (CMHP) is delighted to announce the appointment of Juliet Shepherd of 2gether NHS Foundation Trust as its new President. Juliet first joined the Council of CMHP in 2013, serving as Vice-President for two years from 2015 before becoming President at November’s Council meeting. Juliet qualified as a pharmacist in… Read more »
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The CMHP Council welcomes two new members to its team, following the annual nominations and election cycle. The new members of Council are: Matthew Elswood, Chief Pharmacist, Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Richard Keers, Clinical Lecturer in Pharmacy, The University of Manchester Matthew has been a qualified pharmacist for a little over a decade, working… Read more »
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