Professor of Pharmacy Policy & Practice; Centre for Pharmacy Workforce Studies - @ellenschaf.bsky.social
The University of Manchester
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Pathfinder evaluation found that longterm viability of IP in community pharmacy dependent on 5 key areas: clinical governance, clinical supervision, optimal skill mix, digital infrastructure, and a financially viable funding model. manchester.ac.uk/about/news/…
ICBs were instrumental in guiding pathfinder sites through assurance processes, developing clinical governance, and fostering stronger relationships between GPs, community pharmacy and other stakeholders.
Healthcare shortages make it important to support those wishing to return to practice. We investigate reasons why pharmacists & pharmacy technicians leave & return. We examine how @cppeengland return to practice/register programmes support reintegration.
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In this article, Professor Ellen Schafheutle presents findings evaluating the Pharmacy Quality Scheme (PQS), and what this means in the context of the 10 Year Health Plan and the shift from hospital to community.
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In our most recent blog, the @OfficialUoM clinical tutor team discusses changes made to MPharm hospital placements and the additional benefits of supporting initial education and the training of pharmacists
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Two weeks left to submit your abstracts for @HSRPPConference 2026!
Accepted abstracts are published in the International Journal of Pharmacy Practice.
Visit hsrppconference.org.uk for abstract submission guidance and judging criteria.
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Community pharmacies are invaluable assets. As the government's 10 Year Health Plan and the shift from hospital to community bed in, Professor Ellen Schafheutle presents findings evaluating the Pharmacy Quality Scheme.
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Blog: Health at the heart of the high street: incentivising quality in community pharmacy: blog.policy.manchester.ac.uk… @UoMPolicy @NHSEngland
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In this article, Dr Imelda McDermott and Dr Sharon Spooner provide lessons learned from their studies assessing the Additional Roles Reimbursement Scheme.
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We are advertising for a senior lecturer and are looking for somebody with a strong grounding in social science. jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/Jo…
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Dr Imelda McDermott and Professor Ellen Schafheutle present the findings of a new study on the pressures facing pharmacy technicians, and what policymakers can do to stem the exodus of this vital workforce.
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Dr Imelda McDermott and Professor Ellen Schafheutle present the findings of a new study on the pressures facing pharmacy technicians, and what policymakers can do to stem the exodus of this vital workforce.
Read the article here: ow.ly/QkES50VJzb4
#PQS evaluation, quality incentive scheme for #communitypharmacy in England, published. Positive impacts on practice, but not always evident to those doing PQS. Income stability important. Concerns over complexity and time involved in completion. doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone…
Purpose of #PQS was recognised as patient safety, patient experience, and clinical effectiveness. Consistency of service provision, sustainability, and wider system integration were also considered important.
Whilst #PQS guidance was viewed as valuable, there was some duplication and confusion. Particularly independent pharmacies found PQS workload burdensome and complex.
Those in practice felt there was a lack of feedback and impacts were not visible; frontline pharmacy teams were often unaware of #NHSE publications on PQS impacts.