Why are so many pharmacists signing up for flu training?

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More confusion and yet a sudden surge in last minute sign-ups for flu training among UK pharmacists: Unraveling the trend As we approach the flu season, there has been a noticeable surge in the number of UK pharmacists signing up for flu training despite the continued confusion and changes with service requirements. In this blog […]

Will I be able to give vaccines if I do this course?

“Do this course, and you’ll be an expert in [insert skill]. Guaranteed!” How many times have you come across such claims, only to be left disappointed and ill-prepared? Well, brace yourself for a refreshingly honest answer. At Health Academy, we’re repeatedly asked this question: “Will I be able to [insert skill] if I do this […]

Understanding FGM and your responsibilities as healthcare professionals

Girl holding hand up. Text saying Stop FGM. Understanding FGM and your responsibilities as healthcare professionals. Travel Health. Female Genital Mutilation

Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a deeply ingrained harmful cultural practice that is still carried out in certain communities across the world, mainly in some countries in Africa, the Middle East and certain parts of Asia. FGM can have serious physical, emotional and psychological implications and is illegal in the UK. As healthcare professionals, particularly those working in travel health services, we have the […]

Flu training? It’s only June!

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I know, it’s only June, so surely we can’t be talking about updating your flu training already. It seems like we’ve only just come out of that long winter we had this year. If vaccination fatigue is a thing, I am sure that every health professional must be suffering with it, so seeing a post […]

Flu training for pharmacists – the standards explained

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Headlines for Pharmacists wishing to vaccinate this Flu season: Background In August 2022 NHS England published the service specification for the pharmacy flu service. Significantly, a change to the training requirements were announced. The key changes are: Which has been replaced with: So what do the changes mean for my practice? For many years in […]

Dealing with anxious patients

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Vaccinations have long been hailed as one of the most effective ways to prevent and control infectious diseases. However, for some individuals, the thought of getting vaccinated can evoke feelings of anxiety and fear. As healthcare providers, it is crucial to understand and address the concerns of dealing with anxious patients to help them make […]

Summer Course Schedule 2023

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Really picky debates around correct intramuscular injection technique

Have you considered what the ‘perfect’ level of shaking is for a pre-filled syringe? Or whether you should insert an intramuscular needle bevel up or down? Do you ever wonder just how far you should go with expelling air? Do you really like to get down to the details of the medicines you administer?  Well, […]

What does a Primary Care Clinical Pharmacist really do? A day in the life…

A day in the life...clinical pharmacist. An image with a stethoscope and pills

Wanting to make a move to becoming a Clinical Pharmacist in a GP surgery or a Primary Care Network (PCN) but not sure if this is really for you? These roles are becoming increasingly popular as they offer pharmacists the opportunity to grow and expand their clinical knowledge in many areas. But what does a […]

8 Rookie phlebotomy mistakes (and how to avoid them) when starting out

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