Survey: Pharmacists ‘treated like dirt’ by Government | Pharmacies spend £5k on Covid measures

View in browser PEOPLE & BUSINESS Survey: Pharmacists 'treated like dirt' by Government Community pharmacists feel badly let down by the Government and NHS bodies during the Covid-19 pandemic, a new survey shows. Read more Pharmacies forced to spend £5.5k on Covid measures Pharmacies have spent £5,503 on average on Covid-19 related costs, a new survey shows, with deliveries and staffing costs taking a particular toll on finances. Read more NEWS, FEATURES & OPINION Ridge: Life assurance covers all team members All pharmacy team members will be eligible for the health worker life assurance scheme in England, the chief pharmaceutical officer has confirmed. Read more Government 'risking pharmacy teams by easing restrictions' The Government's easing of restrictions could increase the risk of pharmacy teams contracting Covid-19, the PDA warns. Read more Menthol ban may prompt smokers to seek quit advice Up to 450,000 smokers may be seeking support to quit for good on May 20, when a ban on menthol cigarettes comes into effect. Support forum How is the pandemic affecting your pharmacy? Have your say on our Covid-19 support forum. MOST READ ONLINE P2U nears 500k patients as lockdown boosts nominations Online pharmacies have seen a sharp increase in EPS nominations since the Government introduced Covid-19 lockdown measures. Pharmacy Magazine is part of the Pharmacy Network, a learning system developed and operated by Communications International Group, the UK's largest provider of community pharmacy learning content. To complete any of the training modules in the newsletter, please ensure you are a registered member of www.pharmacymagazine.co.uk Unsubscribe   Ι  Contact  Ι  Privacy Policy  Ι  Become a Member