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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 stre

ets, 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.

10/07/2025

🦾 Strengthening Community Pharmacy Services 🦾

Our Chief Executive, Mubasher Ali, recently had the pleasure of meeting with More MSc, PhD, FHEA, Lead Member for Health at Lancashire County Council, to discuss the vital role that Community Pharmacies play in delivering NHS and Public Health services.

It was a fantastic opportunity to highlight the incredible work being done by our highly trained pharmacy teams and to explore the huge potential for expanding accessible healthcare services through these trusted Healthy Living Pharmacies as our local neighbourhood hubs.

We also had an open and constructive conversation about several other topics such as the financial pressures currently facing the sector, the ongoing challenges of medicine shortages forcing dispensing at a loss and the difficult decisions some contractors are now having to make—such as reviewing the provision of free deliveries and blister pack services.

These are critical issues that impact both pharmacy teams and the communities they serve. We’re committed to continuing these important conversations and working collaboratively to find sustainable solutions.

03/07/2025

🌟 Empowering Women's Health in South Cumbria 🌟

We were proud to have our Chief Executive Mubasher Ali attend the recent Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board WestmorlandandFurnessCouncil Place Based Women’s Workshop held at Barrow Women’s Community Matters.
This inspiring event, themed “Thriving Communities Together”, brought together voices from across the region to shape the potential future Women’s Health and Wellbeing Hub in Barrow. The day was filled with powerful discussions on national priorities, local needs, and service user experiences — all aimed at creating meaningful change for women’s health. Great to hear from Anthony Davison, Sarah Bibby, Cathryn Beckett and many more…

Key highlights included:
✅ Insights from patient groups and lived experience
✅ Collaborative group sessions to define priorities and resources
✅ A shared vision for what “brilliant” looks like in women’s health services
✅ Sharing the fantastic support our Community Pharmacies are offering and access to OC

We’re excited to continue working alongside partners like and to turn these ideas into action.
Together, we’re building a future where women’s health is prioritised, supported, and celebrated. 💜

30/06/2025

🌟 Collaborating for Healthier Communities 🌟

CPLSC PCN Lead Tahir Hussain from Cohens joined our Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board Primary Care Network Clinical Directors, alongside the wider Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council leadership teams and stakeholders, for a strategic session focused on deepening integration across our neighbourhoods.

Together, we explored how we can continue to strengthen our collective efforts around:

✅ Prevention-first approaches

✅ Improving access to care

✅ Collaborative innovation

✅ Driving better health outcomes for all

This ongoing partnership reflects our shared commitment to transforming local healthcare through meaningful collaboration, data-driven insights, and community-centered solutions.

👏 A huge thank you to all involved for the dedication and vision in shaping a healthier future for our BwD residents.

17/06/2025

CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali recently joined Senior Pharmacist Kayleigh Topping at Delphi Medical and Delphi Medical Consultants Ltd and the dedicated team at Horizon, Blackpool Council to review the outstanding work being delivered across local substance misuse services.
As part of the visit, the team also accompanied Kayleigh to the busy Talbot Road Pharmacy Imaan Healthcare offering a firsthand look at the positive impact of the newly enhanced Service Level Agreement (SLA) established in collaboration with Community Pharmacy Lancashire and South Cumbria
The revised SLA has enabled greater flexibility in workforce skill mix and has freed up clinician time—delivering added value and tangible benefits for both patients and the wider community.
We look forward to continuing our strong partnership and collaborative efforts throughout the year to support and enhance health outcomes across the Blackpool locality.

13/06/2025

🌟 CPLSC Chief Executive at NHS ConfedExpo 2025 🌟

We were proud to attend , where we explored the latest NHS initiatives, innovations, and strategic plans shaping the future of healthcare.

Our Chief Executive Mubasher Ali joined discussions on a wide range of NHS priorities — from core system strategies to cutting-edge innovation — with a clear focus on how will be integrated into these plans and play a vital role in the evolving Integrated Neighbourhood Teams.

It was also a fantastic opportunity to connect and collaborate with colleagues, peers, experts, and commissioners — including Director of Public Health Abdul Razaq Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, Craig Wood, FDB (First Databank, Inc.), Smart Respiratory, Antony Wilson, Serena Edith Alpi, Abdullah Siddiqi and many others....

A key highlight was hearing directly from The Rt. Hon. Wes Streeting MP, Minister for Health, on how the NHS 10-Year Plan will be shaped, with every part of the system playing their part in its delivery.

10/06/2025

A pleasure to join Dr Johnny and the brilliant team at Longton Health Centre to celebrate their fantastic collaboration with Community Pharmacy around Pharmacy First referrals.

We explored opportunities to further embed digital referral pathways, make full use of the Optum local services button via care coordinators, and raise awareness of the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care BoardLSCICB Pharmacy First Supply Service — all supporting streamlined patient access and total triage integration.

Great to see local innovation driving forward primary care efficiencies through pharmacy

05/06/2025

A highly productive CPLSE CE community healthcare-focused visit to the renowned Ewood Park, Blackburn Rovers, to meet the esteemed members of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust, including Fahima Iqbal, Amy Dunwell, and Natalie Paintin, who passionately advocate for various community outreach initiatives and well-being programs across Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council.

It was an enriching experience to share our collective insights and collaborate on enhancing the accessibility and support provided by NHS Community Pharmacy services within the Lancashire and South Cumbria Integrated Care Board, such as Pharmacy First, BP checks, and contraception services for all members and our broader football-enthusiast community. Additionally, we explored the potential of promoting healthy lifestyles through accessible zones within local Community Pharmacies and how we could strengthen the partnership with our CPLSC Primary Care Network Leads.

03/06/2025

It was a pleasure for CPLSC CE Mubasher Ali to join Dr Richard Vautrey, President of the Royal College of General Practitioners, and the NFHW team at the Burnley Health Mela, proudly representing Community Pharmacy Lancashire & South Cumbria (CPLSC) and showcasing the vital NHS services we deliver on behalf of our contractors and healthcare teams.

We highlighted a broad range of services, including:

💊 Pharmacy First

💓 Hypertension Case-Finding

🚭 Smoking Cessation

💡 New Medicine Service

⚕️ Contraception Support

...and much more.

The day was a fantastic opportunity to engage with the East Lancashire community, offering preventative health advice and raising awareness around community pharmacy’s growing role—especially in supporting the seven clinical pathways and minor illness referrals, which are helping to ease pressure across the NHS.

Great to catch up with colleagues from Lancashire County Council, Smoke Free Lancashire, and the North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust, continuing our shared mission to improve population health through collaboration

09/05/2025

CPLSC SBSO Naomi Parker recently delivered Pharmacy First training to 45 reception staff across all 4 surgeries within the PCN, a fantastic step toward embedding the service into daily practice!

The training focused on:

Understanding and promoting the Pharmacy First service

Confidently utilising the ICB-funded Local Services button

Enhancing referrals to Community Pharmacy

Improving patient outcomes and supporting pharmacies in hitting their thresholds

By equipping front-line GP staff with the tools and knowledge they need, we’re strengthening collaboration across the system, ensuring patients are seen faster, and community pharmacies are fully utilised for accessible, expert care

07/05/2025

CPLSC Chief Executive Mubasher Ali and SBSO Naomi Parker recently attended the 350 Health & Social Care Careers Event, in partnership with the LSCICB Workforce Team.
CPLSC had the opportunity to engage with school leavers and college students, raising awareness of the diverse and rewarding career opportunities available within Community Pharmacy. Events like this are vital in inspiring the next generation and showcasing the impact we make in local communities.
It was a pleasure to catch up with our Hospital Pharmacy colleagues and work alongside LSCICB’s Julie Lonsdale. The event was a fantastic example of cross-sector partnership supporting future healthcare talent.

30/04/2025

CPLSC SBSO Naomi Parker joined the Community Physical Health Team & HARRI Bus engagement day in Chorley, raising awareness of Pharmacy First and the accessible healthcare services available at local pharmacies.

By empowering the community with knowledge, we’re helping people choose the right care at the right time, reducing pressure on GPs and ensuring quicker, expert-led support for minor illnesses.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part! Together, we’re making healthcare more accessible and efficient for all.

23/04/2025

Thank you Louise Bache and Joanne Duff for a fabulous visit with Chief Exec Mubasher Ali who visited North West Cardiac Care, to discuss our shared commitment to improving outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease (CVD).
The visit focused on strengthening collaborative working with options for cross referrals which included a particular focus on Hypertension Case-Finding & the New Medicine Service (NMS) which supports patients starting new medicines for specific long-term conditions through Community Pharmacy.

The meeting also allowed a discussion around the incredible work the team have been involved in which includes a one-to-one patient review for all patients being referred into the charity and the great fund raising efforts supporting the community.

Mubasher Ali also emphasised the importance of the Community Pharmacy First Clinical Pathway conditions, which offers accessible care in the community.
We’re passionate about improving patient access and creating a more joined-up system to reduce risk and keep hearts healthy.

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