Representing, supporting, developing and promoting NHS Community Pharmacy in Surrey and Sussex
We are the unified local voice for the three local pharmaceutical committees (LPCs) in Surrey, East Sussex and West Sussex.
We work with NHS England Area Teams, Local Authorities, CCGs and other healthcare professionals to help plan healthcare services.
We negotiate and discuss pharmacy services with commissioners and give advice to community pharmacy contractors and others wanting to know more about the 522 local pharmacies across Sussex and Surrey.
Helping achieve NHS targets to deliver reduced emissions by moving to lower carbon inhalers
NHS Long Term Plan set targets to deliver significant and accelerated reductions in the total emissions from the NHS by...
Discharge medicines service is supporting patients coming out of hospital
March 2019 saw the implementation of the Transfer of Care Around Medicines (TCAM) pathway in East Sussex – the first digital...
Congratulations to Surrey Heartlands for 1million milestone
Huge congratulations to all of our colleagues across Surrey Heartlands for reaching 1million vaccination doses this month. We’re extremely proud...
Help make this year’s workforce survey the best yet says HEE’s associate head of pharmacy
Sussex and Surrey LPCs have welcomed the HEE’s workforce survey and are calling on everyone in Sussex and Surrey to...
Collaboration with NHS Sussex reminds hayfever sufferers they don’t need a prescription to get relief from symptoms
Help us help you get the right treatment for hay fever – that was the message from NHS Sussex Commissioners...
MP thanks and praises pharmacy teams
The Father of the House of Commons and MP for Worthing West has praised local community pharmacy teams for their “hugely valuable...
Helpful reminders for Surrey and Sussex residents who take medication on a regular basis to check their supply now and make sure they have enough to last the three-day weekend.
The Spring May bank holiday is almost here. It falls on Monday 31 May – only a few days away....
It’s awards season but is it worth entering? We think it is and urge everyone to give it a go
This year community pharmacy teams across Surrey and Sussex have made an extraordinary impact in their communities, especially those who...
Meetings of Surrey and Sussex three LPCs continued online in May because of the on-going requirement for social distancing.
It’s over 14 months since your LPCs have been able to meet face-to-face, but their work continues. The first item...
LPCs urge all contractors to make sure they are HLP compliant
Ignoring the importance of adequate employee training could severely impact business performance, team morale, financial turnover, your ability to attract...
Surrey and Sussex residents encouraged to plan ahead for May Bank Holidays
The early May bank holiday is the next upcoming public holiday for people in Sussex and Surrey. It falls on...
Easter helps highlight the vital healthcare services that community pharmacy provides to its communities
As Easter approaches alongside the anniversary of the first lockdown, we are grateful that this will be a different Easter...
Latest PSNC News
PSNC launches Value of Pharmacy Animation
PSNC has launched a video animation showcasing the important work that community pharmacies do and explaining how, with sustainable funding...
July 23, 2021Have you submitted your C-19 test distribution service weekly data?
Contractors who have signed up to provide the NHS Community Pharmacy COVID-19 Lateral Flow Device Distribution Service are reminded of...
July 23, 2021NHSE&I confirm intention to delegate pharmacy commissioning to ICS
In a letter issued to the leads of Integrated Care Systems (ICS) this afternoon, NHS England and NHS Improvement (NHSE&I)...
July 22, 2021Last 3 days to complete this year’s CPAF screening questions
Community pharmacy contractors are reminded that they have until 11.59pm on Saturday 24th July 2021 to complete the 10 Community Pharmacy...
July 22, 2021