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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Pressures Survey extended until Monday 13th April

The deadline to respond to CPE's 2026 Pharmacy Pressures Survey has been extended to 10am on Monday 13th April.

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Data Security and Protection Toolkit Webinar - recording now available

Pharmacy owners can now watch a recording of CPE's online workshop on completing the 2026 Data Security and Protection Toolkit ahead of the 30th June submission deadline.

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CPE 2026 Regional Roadshow

CPE will be holding a series of regional roadshow events across the country in 2026. The West-Midlands event is on 30th June.

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Community Pharmacy Herefordshire and Worcestershire Latest News

Pharmacy Bank Holiday Opening Hours for Easter 2026

Please find attached details of pharmaceutical provision across Herefordshire and Worcestershire for Easter 2026 Bank Holidays: Good Friday 3rd April 2026 Easter Sunday 5th April 2026…

12th March 2026

Changes to the Reporting of Temporary Suspensions

From 1 June 2026, the Manage Your Service (MYS) will be the only route to notify ICBs of temporary suspensions/closures. NHS England has announced that…

10th March 2026

Annual flu letter for 2026/27 published

The Department of Health and Social Care, the UK Health Security Agency and NHS England have jointly published the national flu vaccination programme letter for…

10th March 2026

Cybersecurity Webinars for Primary Care

A series of free cybersecurity webinars are available for primary care organisations, including pharmacies. Aims: Share real-world intelligence on current cyber threats Offer simple, effective…

27th February 2026

Printed resources sent to all pharmacies in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

The LPC is posting some printed resources to pharmacies across Herefordshire and Worcestershire this week. They include NHS app advertising materials, wire-bound Clinical Pathways, Pharmacy…

26th February 2026

NHS Sexual Safety Charter

Whilst not a mandatory requirement, the NHS Sexual Safety Charter and completion of a self-assessment checklist against the Charter’s principles have been developed as support…

20th February 2026

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C-19 vac: Spring programme PGD published

NHS England has authorised and published the patient group direction (PGD) for use in the Spring 2026 COVID-19 vaccination campaign. Download the Spring 2026 COVID-19…

19th March 2026

March 2026 Price Concessions 1st Update

The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has today (18/03/2026) confirmed the following initial list of price concessions for March 2026: Drug Pack size…

18th March 2026

NHS England letter regarding outbreak of meningococcal disease

We know pharmacy teams across the country are being asked questions by patients about the outbreak of meningococcal disease in parts of Kent. NHS England…

18th March 2026

Income Support and Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance exemptions to end from April 2026

Income Support and Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance are to be abolished by the Department for Work and Pension (DWP) from 1 April 2026. Some payments will…

18th March 2026

NHS England’s Sexual Safety Charter: What pharmacy owners need to know

To help prepare for new legislation, pharmacy owners are being encouraged – although not legally required – to sign up for NHS England’s Sexual Safety Charter.  Here is key information for pharmacy owners…

13th March 2026

Shared learning: LPC Chairs meet to share experiences and support mechanisms

Local Pharmaceutical Committee (LPC) Chairs from across the country came together this week to share experiences, strengthen leadership skills and discuss the support that LPCs…

13th March 2026