August sees the first applicants join the GPhC’s newly-introduced provisional registration for pharmacists. The 2020 pandemic presented pharmacy with many challenges to overcome, for example, sourcing PPE, dealing with frustrated or fearful customers and avoiding burnout. Likewise, one of these challenges was the uncertainty faced …..
As Lockdown eases there is a sense of things returning to normal. Yet social distancing is still in place and people now have to wear masks in shops – including pharmacies! There is still a lot of uncertainty such as will we see the second …..
Coping with stress as a pharmacist is an everyday occurrence. However, the pandemic is putting unprecedented pressure on pharmacy. And this means more pressure on pharmacy workers. It’s important to support each other during the pandemic. That’s easily said. But what would you do if …..
The coronavirus pandemic is badly affecting many sectors, such as airlines, non-essential retailers and hospitality businesses. Jobs are at risk and some businesses may never reopen. Community pharmacy is special in being both a frontline healthcare provider and a retail business. People need access to …..
Here’s MLC’s rundown of some important coronavirus terms plus a few more light-hearted ones: A is for Asthma According to the NHS, people with asthma are at higher risk from coronavirus. Asthma affects around 5.4 million people in the UK with 1 in 12 adults …..
These are extraordinary times. The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting all areas of our lives and there is much uncertainty about how we can continue to live and work under the social distancing restrictions. Many optometry businesses and optometry locums will be struggling during Lockdown. So, …..
