Date
1 December 2022Location
On-line - 13.30 - 16.45About the event
This annual event presented
- An update from the national HJ pharmacy lead about current and planned programmes
- Controlled drugs presentations from national and regional NHS CDAOs to provide strategic and regional information about CDs and CDs in HJ assurance
- Information from Home Office Drugs and Firearms Licencing Unit about their functions, CD licences and useful info for H&J
- A panel-style session whereby pharmacy leads from HJ providers who have applied for licences and completed contract mobilisations can share their experiences, learning and processes.
- Opportunities to agree on any strategic action needed nationally to support HJ pharmacy leads with CD licences.
CDs are a key challenge in H&J service both clinically and operationally. There are high risks of diversion and CD handling and compliance with legislation is a key part of the expectations in NHS commissioned HJ services. Recent inspections and HO CD licence applications have resulted in some high patient safety and medicines continuity risks. This event aims to provide support to HJ providers in understanding these risks and how to mitigate them with improved CD handling and licence application preparedness.
What was covered
- Gain an understanding of national strategic update information about CD assurance
- Learn how a regional CDAO team have engaged with HJ commissioners to support CD assurance and processes
- Revisit the legal requirements for CD licences in HJ and the role of the HO DFLU
- Reflect on how your organisation can improve CD handling and HO CD licence applications and preparedness
- Receive an update on the national H&J strategic plan
- Take the opportunity to share good practice and network with peers to develop your knowledge base.
Resources
Due to the sensitivity of the subjects discussed, the second part of the webinar was not recorded; a reference document of what was discussed will follow soon.
A recording of the first part of the webinar can be accessed here
Attachments
Our Speakers
Our guest speakers:
Denise Farmer
National Pharmaceutical Adviser Health and Justice
NHS England East CDAO Team
Jane Newman
Senior Pharmacy Advisor
Michaela Aylward
Pharmacy Technician
HO DFLU
Makeishia Afflick-Thorne
Senior Operational Compliance Manager
Angharad Thomas
Head of Drugs and Firearms Licensing Unit
The Provider Perspective from
Marta Pitarch – Central & North west London NHS
Chris Rowlands – Spectrum
Mark Langridge – Practice Plus
Sommaya Hussain – Oxleas
SPS Speakers
Dr Barry Jubraj will be our MC for this Meeting, you can read more about Barry below
Contact us
Please contact the Admin Team if you have any questions.