Pharmacy Workforce – Government comes out against pharmacy workforce plan

Pharmacy Workforce - Government comes out against pharmacy workforce plan

The Government has come out against a workforce plan but does want to better utilise the pharmacy workforce as a whole, it says.

Responding to the Health and Social Care Committee's report on 'Workforce: recruitment, training and retention in health and social care', the Government states: "We do not agree with [the] recommendation for a specific pharmacy workforce plan.

“However, we are working across the system to ensure that the future role of the workforce is considered as part of the Long-Term Workforce Plan. Set to be published later this year. We do agree with the ambition to better utilise the pharmacy workforce.”

The Government adds that it is committed to supporting community pharmacy professionals’ career development.

“We are working on pathways for pharmacists to demonstrate post-registration capabilities. Including advanced and consultant level practice. This will enable pharmacists to undertake a HEE approved advanced clinical practice course. Or demonstrate equivalence through a supported portfolio route.

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Pharmacy Workforce - Government comes out against pharmacy workforce plan