Welcome to Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Representing community pharmacy, working in collaboration with others, to improve the quality of health and well-being of the people in our counties. At present we represent 117 community pharmacies across Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

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UKHSA Immunisation Training Provider Short Survey

This short national survey is seeking to improve understanding of the current range of immunisation training providers that are currently available and who are providing services to frontline staff. Deadline: 16th August 2026.

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NHS England, Midlands Controlled Drugs Newsletter, August 2026

This newsletter contains information to support safe use and handling of controlled drugs (CDs).

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Webinar recording: 2026/27 CPCF settlement

Community Pharmacy England’s webinar on the new funding settlement is now available to watch on-demand.

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CPPE West Midlands Regional Newsletter Summer 2026

Use this newsletter to explore how CPPE can help you grow as a professional.

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NHSE WT&E Midlands Pharmacy Newsletter May 2026

In this update: Foundation Pharmacist, FTPP Mandatory Assessment Requirements, Support for Supervisors, Onboarding process for Trainee Foundation Pharmacist 26/27, Independent Prescribing 2026/27, Pharmacy Technicians, Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026, WT&E Update Education Commissioning Intention Letters 2026/27

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Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire Latest News

Updated HCFS Specification Published

NHS England has released an updated Hypertension Case‑Finding Service (HCFS) specification, published on 6 August 2026. The revised version — agreed with Community Pharmacy England…

11th August 2026

Pharmacy Regulations: Opening Hours Webinar

The Pharmacy Regulations Opening Hours webinar is now available to view on-demand on the following CPE webpage: Opening hours (including Core, Supplementary, Rest Breaks &…

11th August 2026

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Times for 31st August 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Herefordshire and Worcestershire for  31st August 2026: Additional pharmacies may also be open on this date, and…

6th August 2026

Midlands Immunisation Clinical Advice Service (MICAS)

On 1st July 2026, the East Midlands and West Midlands vaccination teams merged to become the Midlands Vaccination Team. The team will now cover all…

24th July 2026

Pharmacy Pressure Survey Resources

The results of the Pharmacy Pressures Survey have now been published, evidencing the continuing financial strain on community pharmacies and the growing impact on patient…

17th July 2026

Pharmacies under pressure: CPE survey results

Community pharmacies across England are under extreme financial and operational pressure, and patients are now feeling the impact every single day. 📌 Summary of Key…

14th July 2026

Community Pharmacy England Latest News

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Help highlight pharmacy pressures

Join Community Pharmacy England in helping to raise awareness of the 2026 Pressures Survey findings. The Pharmacy Pressures Survey 2026 confirmed what the sector already knows: daily medicines…

12th August 2026

New NHS tool helps pharmacy teams quickly find their smartcard support

NHS England has launched a new online tool to help pharmacy teams more quickly identify their local Registration Authority (RA) contact details for smartcard support.…

11th August 2026

Dame Diana Johnson assumes responsibility for pharmacy

Following last month’s ministerial changes, it has now been confirmed that Dame Diana Johnson DBE has taken on responsibility for pharmacy at the Department of…

10th August 2026

UKHSA immunisation training provider survey

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is undertaking a piece of work looking into the standards of practical and theoretical immunisation training. The work will…

10th August 2026

Funding & Reimbursement Shorts: Understanding Part VIII of the Drug Tariff

As part of our Funding & Reimbursement Shorts series, Community Pharmacy England’s in-house Drug Tariff experts have created a new video to provide an introduction to…

10th August 2026

Updates on seasonal vacs programmes

This may be peak summer holiday season, with the sun still beating down on many parts of the country, but many pharmacy owners and their…

7th August 2026