Boosting the heart of the community

Funding for 530 Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians announced  

At The Association of Pharmacy Technicians UK’s conference on Friday 6th September, NHSE Chief Pharmacist, David Webb announced funding for 530 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeships across England. The funding is specifically aimed at supporting community pharmacies, acknowledging the fundamental role they play.  

During his speech, David Webb said that this funding marks a transition from the previous NHSE focus on bolstering Pharmacy Technicians in secondary care and primary care networks.  

With the launch of Pharmacy First earlier this year, pharmacies have been working to deliver new services, whilst simultaneously ensuring they are still supporting patients access the correct medication. This has led to a number of pharmacies struggling to provide the services that their communities rely on.  

The funding for 530 Pharmacy Technician apprenticeships by NHSE will enable community pharmacies to start to address some of these challenges. Full details of the funding will be announced in the Autumn and Woodspeen Training will be ready to support community pharmacies access it, when the specifics are known.  

Woodspeen Training understands how community pharmacies work. Our team of tutors are GPhC registered and have worked in a range of sectors and appreciate the impact well trained Pharmacy Technicians have on community pharmacies. This background means they know how to support Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians throughout their apprenticeship. With our enhanced programme, alongside our blended delivery approach to learning, apprentices will receive the knowledge and skills they need to support patients effectively. 

To register for further information please contact Phil Taylor, Sector Lead Pharmacy, via email or call on 07940 516 087 who will be in contact with the details as soon as they become available.