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CPLSC is the new representative body for Community Pharmacy contractors across Lancs & South Cumbria

The Lancashire Local Pharmaceutical Committee are now known as Community Pharmacy Lancashire. A Local Pharmaceutical Committee, or LPC, is a statutory body that works within NHS regulations to represent and support community pharmacists and owners of community pharmacies. Community pharmacies (also known as chemists) can be found across Lancashire e.g. in health centres, supermarkets and high streets, villages and local housing estates and also online. Community Pharmacy Lancashire works with the local NHS England area team, local authorities and other healthcare professionals to help plan health care across the area (including Blackpool Council, Blackburn with Darwen Council and Lancashire County Council areas). The LPC works with commissioners to implement community pharmacy services. They are available to advise community pharmacists and owners, as well as allied professions such as GPs and hospitals. This advice is also available to those who want to know more about what their local pharmacy can offer them, or those people who are simply visiting the area.

11/09/2025

👏 Well Pharmacy Freckleton supporting KYNW…

CPLSC chief executive had the pleasure of visiting Well Pharmacy Freckleton, where Mathew Hale and his dedicated team are actively supporting the Know Your Numbers Week (KYNW) campaign.

🩺 CPLSC saw first hand:
• Multiple customers being advised about receiving Blood Pressure checks as well as many physically receiving them during the visit with a very efficient approach and use of the private consultation room

• A range of NHS clinical services were also being offered

• Seamless collaboration with local GP practices through referrals for minor illnesses as well as ABPM 24 hour blood pressure requests which the team were planning into their busy diary

💬 This is frontline healthcare at its best—accessible, proactive, and deeply rooted in community wellbeing.

Huge kudos to the team for championing preventative care and making a real difference.

10/09/2025

🚀 Following the success of our face-to-face Power Up event and continued contractor support for NHS Contraception Services..

CPLSC is excited to announce our

Lunchtime-Ready Contraception Webinar for our contractors and their Clinicians and are very pleased to announce that we will be joined by our Lead Speaker

Dr Ewa Craven LSCICB
Lead for Women’s Health and lead GP

🗓 Wednesday 17th September
🕛 12:00–1:00 PM

Join us as we explore the core principles of oral contraception, from initiation to repeat supply, with practical insights to support informed, patient-centred choices

🔍 We will aim to cover:
• Suitability of POP/COC
• Key decision-making principles and side effect profiling
• Tools and resources for empowering patient choice

💬 Plus, a live Ask the Expert Q&A to get your questions answered.

Perfect for professionals looking to refresh their knowledge or deepen their understanding. Don’t miss it!

We will also be joined by Sarah Bibby Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board Women’s Health Delivery Manager

Relevant joining links have been circulated via our CPLSC Comms and any queries to office@cplsc.org.uk

09/09/2025

👥 Community Health in Action:

Know Your Numbers Week in Freckleton
CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali recently led a powerful community engagement session in Freckleton as part of Know Your Numbers Week across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

The event focused on raising awareness around the risks of high blood pressure and empowering individuals with practical steps to manage it.
It was an informative and impactful gathering, highlighting the importance of understanding your health metrics and taking proactive measures to stay well

Mubasher covered the huge role that Community Pharmacies are playing with free NHS Blood Pressure checks for those over 40 and also covered the wider Community Pharmacy NHS services such as Pharmacy First that are aiding accessible healthcare across our neighbourhoods.

👏 A big thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making this initiative a success.

08/09/2025

CPLSC Chief Executive shares the important role our Community Pharmacies play across Know Your Numbers Week within Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Community Pharmacy England

29/08/2025

Frontline Feedback: CPLSC Contractors Share Their Reality with NHS Leaders

CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali was Honoured to Host National NHS England Leaders, David Webb, Ali Sparke and Stephen Riley FRPharmS in our Local Community Pharmacies across Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board

Our contractors Tariq Malik, manager Ruth & team at , Lancaster & Michael Ball, Mark, manager Lisa & team at , Preston, had the privilege of showcasing the incredible NHS services they provide across their neighbourhoods, as Core Pillars of Primary Care.

This visit was a valuable opportunity for our frontline contractors to speak directly with national senior leaders about their passion for patient care & NHS services delivery but also the real day to day challenges they face, particularly around cash flow pressures, Pharmacy First monthly thresholds/caps, monthly drug reimbursement impacts, and the wider funding impact of the core contract.

These conversations sparked important debates and highlighted the urgent need for a strong and sustainable baseline funding model for our contractors, to unlock the full potential of community pharmacy in delivering more clinical services.

It was also inspiring for our leaders to view first hand the sheer dedication of our front line teams, going above and beyond in support of clinical care for patients whilst also seeking to maximise the use of skill mix, which is being made possible via innovative digital systems such as .

CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali also emphasised the huge opportunities around prevention, diagnostics and medicines optimisation that lie ahead, in line with the NHS 10 year plan but strongly echoed the current cash flow crisis, as identified through the Economic Analysis of NHS Pharmaceutical Services and the Community Pharmacy England four point plan for the sector.

We’re grateful for the engagement and allowing for our local contractor voices to be heard and look forward to your ongoing support in lobbying for meaningful change for all our contractors.

26/08/2025

🚑 Strengthening Urgent Care Pathways in East Lancashire
CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali recently took part in a wider collaborative effort across East Lancs, working alongside key stakeholders from with Darwen Council, primary and secondary care colleagues, and .
Together, we explored how the ED streamer can be optimised to alleviate pressure on secondary care A&E services—ensuring patients receive the right care, at the right time, in the right place. 🏥
A key focus was identifying opportunities to streamline patients directly to pharmacy services, such as Pharmacy First and Urgent Supply, where appropriate. These pathways have the potential to deliver faster, more efficient care while reducing unnecessary hospital admissions.
It was a pleasure to join Arif Patel, Karen Dean, and Georgina Robertson from the ED department at , along with many other dedicated colleagues and clinicians, for a productive discussion on shaping the future of urgent care delivery.
Collaboration like this is what drives meaningful change. 💡

23/08/2025

📢 Calling all contractors! CPLSC encourages you to take part in the CPE Opinion Poll on Negotiating Priorities and make your voice heard. This is your opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the process, in line with the NL reminders already shared.
🗓️ Deadline: 8th September at 11:59pm — don’t miss it!
Let’s shape the future together.

21/08/2025

🌟 A fantastic visit with Westmorland and Furness Council Public Health Manager John Salisbury alongside Simon Abbott's team Chris & John Boots UK in Barrow-in -Furness within Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB) Alfred Health Centre.

We explored the core services supporting our local community—including Pharmacy First, Hypertension Management, and a range of locally commissioned services in partnership with Westmorland and Furness Council.

These include vital support for Assisted Medicines Treatment and the critical supervision offer, helping ensure safe and effective care for those who need it most.

It was also great to hear our Chief Executive Mubasher share insights on the future of injectable treatments in community pharmacy settings, alongside a broader, more holistic approach that integrates oral health and comprehensive health reviews for such individuals.

Exciting steps toward more accessible, integrated care for all. 💙

19/08/2025

🤝 CPLSC Teams Up with BwD Social Prescribing Team 💬
Great to connect with Chris Truckle and Emma Coster for a powerful discussion on improving population health across Blackburn with Darwen with improved Primary Care Collaboration 🏥🌍
We explored how to better support interdependencies between social prescribing teams and our community pharmacies, including a range of options available in our community pharmacies such as, Emergency Hormonal Contraception (EHC), 🧠 wider contraception, 💉 Pharmacy First (PF), 📈 blood pressure monitoring (BP), and 💬 New Medicine Service (NMS)—we’re well-positioned to make a real impact.
We’re now looking at how to simplify digital referral pathways 📲 from Community Pharmacy to Social Prescribers across all 4 PCNs in BwD —making care more connected, accessible, and proactive 🔄
Exciting steps toward integrated, community-driven healthcare! 🚀

14/08/2025

👥 Great to see our Chief Executive, Mubasher Ali, recently connecting with Idnan at Sharoe Green Pharmacy who is one of our CPLSC Community Pharmacy Primary Care Network Leads in association with .

As CPLSC PCN Lead, Idnan plays a pivotal role in strengthening collaboration across primary care—liaising with surgery teams, wider stakeholders, and contractors to ensure our efforts remain aligned and impactful for the best patient outputs.

His leadership continues to support the initiative to enhance Community Pharmacy Services Access, reinforcing our shared commitment to accessible, integrated care across the region.

Together, we’re building resilient, patient-centred systems—one partnership at a time. 💪🏽

12/08/2025

🚶‍♂Out and about in the Furness community!

Our Chief Executive Mubasher Ali visited Edgar Medical Centre to support their Care Navigation team in enhancing Pharmacy First referrals—a key step in easing pressure on clinicians and ensuring patients get timely access to care.

He also visited the Cohens Chemist opposite where he met with Iain, Aliysha & team who were ready and equipped to support the local population with GP-referred minor illnesses.
With the inclusion of the seven common conditions now eligible for treatment under Pharmacy First, including antibiotic prescribing where appropriate, this initiative is making a real difference in frontline healthcare.
Great to see collaboration in action and services evolving to meet patient needs more efficiently. 💊👨‍⚕👩‍⚕

07/08/2025

🚀 Driving Digital Innovation in Healthcare
Chief Executive Mubasher Ali recently met with CegedimRX to explore the future of digital transformation in pharmacy services. The discussion focused on:
🔹 Reviewing cutting-edge digital innovations
🔹 Enhancing service entry options for contractors
🔹 Exploring improvements to existing systems
🔹 Evaluating the latest Digital IT Flu Offer and available platforms
This collaboration marks a proactive step toward empowering contractors with smarter, more efficient tools—ensuring better outcomes for patients and streamlined operations for providers.
Exciting possibilities lie ahead as we continue to shape the future of healthcare through technology. 💡
🤝Big thanks to Jake Barclay and team for the brilliant insight on the runnings of Cegedim!

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