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Heidi Wright

@HeidiDW

Pharmacist, interested in health and fitness The views expressed are my own and don't reflect the views of my emloyer.

Joined October 2011
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We've joined @mariecurieuk in calling for funding for end of life and palliative care plans in England – so more terminally ill people can get the support they deserve.
Marie Curie (@mariecurieuk) profile pictureMarie Curie
@mariecurieukOct 15
No one should miss out on care at the end of life. Yet 1 in 3 people in the UK do. ❗ That's why, alongside 14 other healthcare organisations, we've written to the Government to call for urgent investment in palliative and end of life care services.
Graphic designed as a letter to the UK Government. It reads: “Dear UK Government, Almost 1 in 3 people are missing out on end of life care. Your plans for improving palliative and end of life care are promising, but they need funding. We’re calling for a £200 million-a-year Transformation Fund for the next three years. It would mean more people getting the right care, earlier, closer to home, with fewer people being rushed to hospital in a crisis. Dying people can’t wait for change. Will you act? Sincerely, Marie Curie.” The phrases “1 in 3 people”, “£200 million-a-year” and “Will you act?” are highlighted in yellow.

ALT Graphic designed as a letter to the UK Government. It reads: “Dear UK Government, Almost 1 in 3 people are missing out on end of life care. Your plans for improving palliative and end of life care are promising, but they need funding. We’re calling for a £200 million-a-year Transformation Fund for the next three years. It would mean more people getting the right care, earlier, closer to home, with fewer people being rushed to hospital in a crisis. Dying people can’t wait for change. Will you act? Sincerely, Marie Curie.” The phrases “1 in 3 people”, “£200 million-a-year” and “Will you act?” are highlighted in yellow.

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The supply of emergency #contraception through the NHS pharmacy contraception service is “positively impacting health inequalities”, a senior @NHSEngland figure has said #ukpharmacy #womenshealth #communitypharmacy pharmaceutical-journal.com/a…
Emergency contraception pharmacy service is reducing health inequality, says NHS England

Emergency contraception pharmacy service is reducing health inequality, says NHS England

The supply of emergency contraception through the NHS pharmacy contraception service is “positively impacting health inequalities”, a senior NHS England figure has said. Speaking at the Pharmacy...

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Today we’ve brought together stakeholders for the latest roundtable on Designated Prescribing Practitioners. We reflected on progress and identified future priorities, focusing on strengthening support for DPPs including the need for training capacity and professional assurance.
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A new campaign starts today through community pharmacy encouraging the public to treat pharmacy staff with respect. Our Director for England Amandeep Doll highlights the growing levels of abuse and aggression faced by pharmacy teams on BBC Morning Live: bit.ly/4hwe82c
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We’re calling for tougher action to reduce the appeal of vaping and nicotine products to children and young people, while protecting access to evidence-based smoking cessation support from community pharmacies. Read more: bit.ly/4AJvFLT
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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: bit.ly/4AqguqB
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A patient can be “stable on paper” while still carrying medicines-related risk. Amarata Gill-Surae explores prescribing inertia and why reviewing whether medicines are still needed should be a routine part of structured medication review: bit.ly/3TXtZxl
Royal College of Pharmacy Amarata Gill-Surae Frailty Pharmacist at Staying Well Service, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Stability on paper, risk in practice: deprescribing, a leadership challenge for neighbourhood health Blog

ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Amarata Gill-Surae Frailty Pharmacist at Staying Well Service, Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust Stability on paper, risk in practice: deprescribing, a leadership challenge for neighbourhood health Blog

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Our Repeat Prescribing Toolkit created in collaboration with the RCGP helps practices improve the consistency of repeat prescribing. It is the first national good practice guidance on repeat prescribing in 20 years. Find out more: ow.ly/Vhe350ZNmF5
Royal College of Pharmacy Repeat Prescribing Toolkit

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Pharmacy First in England is expanding to include five more common conditions. We welcome the expansion, but investment in the pharmacy workforce and infrastructure must keep pace with growing demand. Read our full response: bit.ly/4yxULve @drmahendrapatel
Quote from Professor Mahendra Patel on expanding clinical services to empower patients and utilize pharmacists' skills effectively.

ALT Quote from Professor Mahendra Patel on expanding clinical services to empower patients and utilize pharmacists' skills effectively.

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We were pleased to contribute to the National Commission’s work, sharing our expertise and views on the safe and responsible use of AI in pharmacy and healthcare. We welcome its recommendations and look forward to continuing the conversation as AI develops across healthcare.
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MHRAgovuk (@MHRAgovuk) profile pictureMHRAgovuk
@MHRAgovukSep 10
📢 New recommendations by the NHS doctor-led National AI Commission, informed by 12,000+ people's views, on how the UK can safely speed up access to AI to support clinicians and benefit patients balancing innovation with patient safety. Read more 🔗brnw.ch/21x5zQN
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Heidi Wright retweeted
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NHS England
@NHSEnglandAug 31
From this autumn, more NHS pharmacies in England will begin offering life-saving cholesterol check-ups. This pilot is part of a wider effort to reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke by a quarter over the next decade. Read more ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/08/high-…
Photograph of a patient with a pharmacist. Text reads: 'NHS expands the free cholesterol check pilot to more pharmacies.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

ALT Photograph of a patient with a pharmacist. Text reads: 'NHS expands the free cholesterol check pilot to more pharmacies.' The NHS logo is in the top right corner.

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The Government is expanding advance placement support for eligible healthcare students in England, but pharmacy students are excluded. We're continuing to call for pharmacy students to have full and equal access to the NHS Learning Support Fund. More: bit.ly/4qOLtZ6
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NHS England
@NHSEnglandSep 1
Flu vaccinations are now available for millions of children and pregnant women in England. Most school-aged children will be offered the vaccine at school, while pregnant women can get vaccinated at any stage of pregnancy. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2026/09/nhs-k…
Mother and daughter smiling at each other, promoting NHS flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women before winter.

ALT Mother and daughter smiling at each other, promoting NHS flu vaccinations for children and pregnant women before winter.

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Royal College of Pharmacy President Tase Oputu reflects on a significant moment for pharmacy and sets out the College’s focus on education, professional development and credentialing for pharmacists at every career stage. Watch her video update: ow.ly/Ps7950ZFJlO
Royal College of Pharmacy An Update from the President Education in focus

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Registration is open for our 2026 Annual Conference. Join pharmacy professionals and leading experts to explore the latest developments in pharmacy, inspired by this year’s theme: Leading Excellence in Pharmacy - Collaboration, Innovation and Impact. ow.ly/Tuc650ZuFfX
Royal College of Pharmacy Annual Conference 2026 Leading Excellence in Pharmacy - Collaboration, Innovation and Impact Friday 6 November Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London or online

ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Annual Conference 2026 Leading Excellence in Pharmacy - Collaboration, Innovation and Impact Friday 6 November Convene, 133 Houndsditch, London or online

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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: ow.ly/CMov50Z1IF6
Royal College of Pharmacy Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales 2026 Friday 25 September 2026, 9.30am-5pm The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff, CF10 1DA

ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Pharmacy: Delivering a Healthier Wales 2026 Friday 25 September 2026, 9.30am-5pm The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff, CF10 1DA

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NHS England
@NHSEnglandJul 28
Making the emergency contraceptive pill free through NHS pharmacies was a major step forward for women’s health. New figures show that hundreds of thousands of women have accessed the morning after pill free-of-charge, without needing an appointment. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2026/07/hundr…
Front view of Dave Pharmacy offering NHS and private prescriptions with NHS signage. Text reads; ' hundreds of thousands of women have accessed the free morning-after pill at NHS pharmacies in first five months of it becoming free.

ALT Front view of Dave Pharmacy offering NHS and private prescriptions with NHS signage. Text reads; ' hundreds of thousands of women have accessed the free morning-after pill at NHS pharmacies in first five months of it becoming free.

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Join us at our second Scottish conference, bringing together pharmacy professionals and healthcare leaders from across all sectors to explore the latest developments shaping the future of pharmacy. Book your place: ow.ly/qWO250Znrnj
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Royal College of Pharmacy Scotland Conference 2026 Friday 21 August 2026, Glasgow Professor Catherine Labinjoh National Clinical Advisor Realistic Medicine Scottish Government Leading change for the profession and workforce

ALT Royal College of Pharmacy Scotland Conference 2026 Friday 21 August 2026, Glasgow Professor Catherine Labinjoh National Clinical Advisor Realistic Medicine Scottish Government Leading change for the profession and workforce

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Internationally qualified pharmacists make a vital contribution to patient care across Great Britain. We've responded to the GPhC's consultation, calling for reforms that balance flexibility with the support needed to maintain high standards. More: bit.ly/3RL8iQf
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Speaking in Parliament, England Council member Bruce Warner highlighted the ongoing challenge of medicines shortages to the Pharmacy APPG. Progress has been made since our landmark report last year, but patients and pharmacy teams still face disruption. @APPGPharmacy
Royal College of Pharmacy News and updates

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