Community Pharmacy Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

04/06/2026

Don't miss your opportunity to give your feedback and get involved in discussions about what's next.

Grab your place now https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-workshop-east-of-england-tuesday-9th-june-tickets-1978826919585?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hopefully by now you've had chance to read the details of the new funding announcement
https://cpe.org.uk/our-news/cpe-secures-10-funding-rise-but-pushes-for-reform/

Do you want to know why CPE accepted the deal?
Do you have questions about the reforms being considered?
Maybe you attended last night's webinar and want the opportunity to talk in more detail.

This event is your opportunity to talk directly to the CPE team. They want to hear all of your feedback good or bad!

The venue has plenty of free parking and is only about an hour's drive for most of us in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Grab your place now 👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-workshop-east-of-england-tuesday-9th-june-tickets-1978826919585?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2026

Hopefully by now you've had chance to read the details of the new funding announcement
https://cpe.org.uk/our-news/cpe-secures-10-funding-rise-but-pushes-for-reform/

Do you want to know why CPE accepted the deal?
Do you have questions about the reforms being considered?
Maybe you attended last night's webinar and want the opportunity to talk in more detail.

This event is your opportunity to talk directly to the CPE team. They want to hear all of your feedback good or bad!

The venue has plenty of free parking and is only about an hour's drive for most of us in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Grab your place now 👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-workshop-east-of-england-tuesday-9th-june-tickets-1978826919585?aff=oddtdtcreator

21/05/2026

Its always great to be out in the community at events like this.

18/05/2026

Community pharmacy is at its strongest when we come together. This June, CPE are coming to the East – Newmarket on Tuesday 9th June.

This isn't a briefing you sit through and forget. It's an open, honest conversation with the people who negotiate your funding — including your regional rep and our Chair Anil Sharma, the CPE executive team, committee members and Professor Dame Jenny Harries.

You'll get the unfiltered story behind the latest funding negotiations. More importantly, you'll have a direct hand in shaping what comes next through live table exercises and open Q&A.

Your voice. Your priorities. Your contract.

Register now – https://bit.ly/4tJza0C

25/04/2026

We know there have been several changes to pharmacy supervision, including the latest updates earlier this year. Pharmacy teams in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough have been invited to join a webinar arranged by Community Pharmacy BLMK&Northants.

This session will provide an update on the current position.

This live online session with Jasmine Shah – Head of Advice and Support Services/ Medication Safety Officer, NPA will focus on:

What has changed in supervision legislation
What is confirmed vs what is still unclear
What this means for pharmacists and pharmacy teams right now

Date: 28 April 2026
Time: 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Online (Zoom)
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pA4R96FJS9GVcInqVyB2Xw?_x_zm_rtaid=DVhP4_78Q3qz_zyucWShbg.1776768249635.d0581d9bc5af99f0d4035213b4b001b2&_x_zm_rhtaid=314 #/registration

21/04/2026

Well done to Graham Young Pharmacy, carrying out 1127 Pharmacy First consultations in December, the second highest in England.

Find out which community pharmacies in England were the leading providers of Pharmacy First consultations at the end of last year...

15/04/2026

Great discussion at the recent Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Health and Care Forum, bringing together partners to share updates on local health and care services.

Key updates included the start of enabling works at the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital site, with the bus stop relocation already underway and the old car park due for demolition in the summer to make way for the new build. There are also plans for a new endoscopy department at the hospital, with learning from this expected to be shared with North Cambridgeshire Hospital, and continued work to strengthen urgent care services, including a focus on meeting the 4-hour A&E standard and reducing corridor care.

We also heard that the Fenland area continues to face challenges with transport links, but local services such as FACT are helping bridge the gap through dial-a-ride services, volunteer drivers (currently only one in post due to recruitment challenges), and minibus hire. Community Hubs are also supporting residents through befriending groups, community fridges across five sites, and new initiatives including a Coffee Shack and Men’s Shed.

Community pharmacy services were also highlighted, including seven community pharmacies in the Wisbech area and expanded support through Pharmacy First. Updates also included the NHS 111 Emergency Supply Service, Discharge Medicines Service, and New Medicine Service, helping people access medicines more quickly, support safe discharge from hospital, and improve long-term condition management.

A really useful session highlighting both system pressures and the ongoing commitment to improving access and support for local communities. Take a look at our upcoming events here: https://ow.ly/Zo1A50YJPpr

12/04/2026

There are just a few days left to report your experiences of the intense challenges facing community pharmacy.

The Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026 is your chance to feed into a national evidence base on medicine supply, workforce issues, workload, stress, and patient demand. The daily reality can only be accurately represented if as many owners and team members as possible respond.

By taking part before 10am on Monday 13th April, you can help demonstrate pharmacy’s struggles and strengthen the case put to policymakers. Your stories will form an important dataset to build support from politicians, the public, and NHS leaders.

Business Owners Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BNB63CT
Pharmacy Teams Survey - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2HW2D2D