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APTUK is the professional leadership body for pharmacy technicians working in the UK. An organisation run by pharmacy technicians for pharmacy technicians.

17/10/2025

📢Register now to join APTUK on Pharmacy Technician Day 21st October 2025 at 7pm - 8pm

Click on the link to secure your place as we invite all pharmacy technicians, APTUK members and non-members: https://ow.ly/SNhh50XcW73

🎉Come and meet the APTUK team and join a celebration of the diverse contributions of pharmacy technicians through storytelling and shared experiences, including Q&A and networking🎉

We can't wait to see you there!

15/10/2025

📢Save the date and register now to attend the next Medicines Safety Branch meeting!

📅Join us on Tuesday 11th November 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm

You will hear from our guest speaker, Sarah Seddon - Specialist Clinical Pharmacist who discusses the topic; A Patient's Perspective on Duty of Candour

This webinar discusses:
• Sarah's experience of lack of candour after mistakes were made
• Professional responsibility to be open and honest when something goes wrong
• Identify any gaps in your skills & knowledge which are barriers to open conversations and shared decision making in the aftermath of a mistake

All APTUK members are welcome to join this meeting, register here: https://ow.ly/F6Ui50XauPq

If you would like to attend this meeting but you are not an APTUK member you can register for 1 branch meeting for free. Want to find out more about our membership and what is on offer for you? Take a look here: https://ow.ly/VwWM50XauPr

14/10/2025

1 week to go until we join together to celebrate and recognise all the fantastic contributions and impact pharmacy technicians bring to their role everyday.

Thank you all those who have shared photos and reflections, we cannot wait to share these with you on 21st October 2025 in recognition of Pharmacy Technician Day 2025.

We will be hosting webinars on the day, keep following us for more updates and how to join in!

13/10/2025

📢 Join the APTUK Pride Branch for their next meeting
📅 Wednesday 5th November 2025 7-8pm

Join in for the following discussions:
🌟What resources would you like to see in a Pride resource bank?
🌟Get involved and collaborate with us
🌟Pharmacy Technician Initial Education and Training standard consultation through the lens of LGBTQ+
🌟 Reflections on the APTUK Annual Professional Conference and Exhibition 2025
🌟Future events planning & feedback

This meeting is open to all APTUK members, register here: https://ow.ly/hWIa50X8o62

If you would like to attend this meeting but you are not an APTUK member you can register for 1 branch meeting for free. Want to find out more about our membership and what is on offer for you? Take a look here: https://ow.ly/hzPq50X8o5Y

10/10/2025

🎉 APTUK Hampshire Branch Meeting – 'Medicines Administration Roles for Pharmacy Technicians'
You're Invited! 📅 Monday 13th October | 🕐 1:00–2:00 PM

We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Blowers, Lead Medicines Administration Pharmacy Technician at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, as our guest speaker for the next APTUK Hampshire branch meeting!

Sarah will be sharing her journey from community pharmacy to acute care and into mental health services, and how her role has evolved to lead a team of Medicines Administration Pharmacy Technicians. Her insights will shine a light on the expanding opportunities for pharmacy technicians in medicines administration and beyond.

💬 Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn, connect, and be inspired.

🌟All APTUK members welcome🌟

Not an APTUK member? 😔 - APTUK offer 1 free attendance to a branch meeting, so why don't you come along and see what the Hampshire Branch have to offer you. If you like the event and fantastic resources and support APTUK can offer you, why don't you become a member here:🥳 https://ow.ly/qIFM50WVJvB

📧 Interested in joining the branch or attending this session? Register here: https://ow.ly/POc150WVJvC or Email: hampshirebranch@aptuk.org or speak to one of our branch members.

Let’s celebrate the evolving role of pharmacy technicians together!

09/10/2025

🎉 APTUK Members and followers - You're Invited! 🎉

Join us in celebrating Black History Month at the inspiring collaborative event “Standing Firm in Power and Pride” hosted at the Royal Pharmaceutical Society on 14th October 2025

This powerful gathering will honour the contributions of Black pharmacy professionals and explore how we can shape a more empowered, inclusive future for our profession. APTUK is proud to stand alongside our colleagues from across the sector in supporting this important event.

Join us in person or online:
Tuesday 14th October 2025 | 5.30pm - 8pm
Royal Pharmaceutical Society, London, E1W 1AW
Register here:
https://events.rpharms.com/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=200284941&language=eng

🎉Let’s come together to celebrate, reflect, and build a stronger, more inclusive pharmacy community. We look forward to seeing you there!🎉

09/10/2025

📢 Attention! The APTUK East Midlands Virtual Branch meeting is TONIGHT!!

📅When: Thursday 9th October 2025 7-8pm

🌟It is not too late, register to join here: https://ow.ly/ZHyz50X7hPT

Join us as we discuss Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, as well planning for future meetings

If you would like to attend this meeting but you are not an APTUK member you can register for 1 branch meeting for free. Want to find out more about our membership and what is on offer for you? Take a look here: https://ow.ly/jkAR50X7hPU

08/10/2025

Last call for you to send your photos/videos to help APTUK celebrate and recognise and represent pharmacy technicians across the UK!
Share a team photo, did you attend the APTUK 2025 conference and exhibition? send us your photo! Closing ends 10th October 2025!

We have had some fantastic engagement and we cannot wait to share the results with you all on 21st October 2025 for Pharmacy Technician Day. We have so much planned - So send us your photos, mark the date on your calendar and take some time to reflect on the amazing achievements we all contribute towards as pharmacy technicians.

email: media@aptuk.org and add 'Pharmacy Technician Day' in the subject line, closing ends Friday 10th October for submissions, please do not send anything after this date. Please read the below disclaimer;

'By sharing a photo/video with APTUK, you are confirming that you own the rights to the image or have obtained the necessary permissions, and you are granting APTUK full authorisation to use the image/video in any internal or external communications related to Pharmacy Technician Day and the APTUK Pharmacy Technician Journal (PTJ) and or other advertisements for APTUK, including but not limited to social media, print, and digital formats.'

07/10/2025

APTUK are excited to present and hold a stand at the Pharmacy Show on 12th-13th October 2025 at NEC Birmingham

The APTUK Executive Committee will be attending to share updates and information and to engage with all the delegates. 👋Come on over to stand H33 and say hello and find out more about all the exciting work APTUK is currently doing.

Tickets registration is open and free! so please book your ticket here:🎫https://ow.ly/AxKY50X4Nqr

We look forward to see you there!

06/10/2025

Pharmacy Technician Day 2025 is only a few weeks away! This year we want to celebrate and recognise each and every pharmacy technician by inviting you to share your insights on the impact of your role - Take a few moments to reflect and express your success! Go to Slido to complete: https://app.sli.do/event/55R4AGAzEfbsFXZK6FKtgq (code: 3798152)

We also want you to email your photos and videos of you and your pharmacy technician team, please email them to media@aptuk.org and add 'Pharmacy Technician Day' in the subject line, please read the below disclaimer;

'By sharing a photo/video with APTUK, you are confirming that you own the rights to the image or have obtained the necessary permissions, and you are granting APTUK full authorisation to use the image/video in any internal or external communications related to Pharmacy Technician Day and the APTUK Pharmacy Technician Journal (PTJ) and or other advertisements for APTUK, including but not limited to social media, print, and digital formats.'

03/10/2025

📢 Attention! the next APTUK East Midlands Virtual Branch meeting is coming soon!

📅When: Thursday 9th October 2025 7-8pm

🌟Samantha Quaye APTUK Fellow, will be the guest speaker with a session on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion - Update, challenges and opportunities. There will also be an opportunity to shape the topics for future meetings.

Did you know as an APTUK member you can attend any APTUK branch meetings - Choosing the meetings you want to attend is a great way to network and learn. Click here to register: https://ow.ly/8Wqt50X56hi

If you would like to attend this meeting but you are not an APTUK member you can register for 1 branch meeting for free. Want to find out more about our membership and what is on offer for you? Take a look here: https://ow.ly/xoKU50X56hj

Book your place today and we look forward to seeing you there!

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http://www.aptuk.org/

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