How it started to how it looks now! 🤗

For the first time, parents will be able to get their 2 and 3 year olds vaccinated against flu at local pharmacies. Starting from 1 October, it will be easier for parents to protect their toddlers from getting seriously ill with flu ahead of winter. ➡️ england.nhs.uk/2025/09/nhs-ma…

Lots of changes to pharmacy IT platforms due to drop on Wednesday. Can we all cross our fingers and start praying for a smooth transition now please? 🫣

Tried and failed to verify my age on Amazon.co.uk to buy a pizza knife. Experian could not match my details despite trying every combination I could think of. So I can’t prove that I’m over 18 despite buying products from Amazon for well over 18 years! 😩

Totally Random Unproven Medical Proclamations 🤷‍♀️🙄🙈

(1/3) Our Calderdale School Immunisation Team have started their winter flu vaccination programme*. If you are sent an email by your child’s school or the Calderdale School Age Immunisation Service, please complete the e-consent.

Ok, who didn’t pray hard enough? 😩

From today, the NHS flu and COVID-19 vaccination programme is live for all eligible groups. The rollout is a key part of our winter planning, as cases of respiratory viruses rise and demand on NHS services is expected to peak. ℹ️ england.nhs.uk/2025/10/nhs-ki…

The flu&covid jab booking system is a mess. Patients aged 65-74 are ticking eligible for covid jab &it’s asking no questions so they turn up thinking they are getting both flu &covid jabs-JCVI decided to exclude them from #NHS #covid vaccination this year unless immunosuppressed

Quick Dose: Knowledge Capsule 💊▶️ This one has been produced by Amanda Smith in our team who was joined by Claire Foulkes & Lettie Dixon, Locala Health & Wellbeing Health & Wellbeing Immunisation Team, sharing excellent tips and practical advice for vaccinating children 💉 cpwy.org/our-news/quick…

Some great tips for vaccinating children in this Quick Dose recording!

🎓 Last month, CPWY joined 4 Freshers Fairs across West Yorkshire to spotlight community pharmacy! 💊 Great energy, great conversations about Pharmacy First & the Pharmacy Contraception Service and a chance to remind students that their local pharmacy is there for them 👏

C-19 vac eligibility – resources to help pharmacy teams cpe.org.uk/our-news/c-19-…

📢💉 COVID-19 vaccination resources to help pharmacy teams explain about vaccine eligibility have been produced by Community Pharmacy England. See the link below 👇 cpe.org.uk/our-news/c-19-…

A colleague has commented that 36% of the patients booking for COVID vaccination were ineligible (over the 1st 3 days of the service going live). Had led to some vaccines being wasted as made up in anticipation.

New ‘unusual’ side effect of weight-loss drugs becoming more common, research suggests | The Independent independent.co.uk/news/health/oz…

*Job of the Week!* University of Huddersfield is looking for a qualified pharmacy technician to work with the existing pharmacy practice support officer and academic staff, working primarily on the #MPharm programme jobs.pharmaceutical-journal.com/job/96195/phar…

Quick Dose: Knowledge Capsule 💊 ▶️ This one from our CEO, Nicola, joined by local contractor, CPWY committee member & CPE Regional Rep, David Broome, walks through the expensive item journey, why it is important and David’s top tips 💷 💡 🔗 cpwy.org/our-news/quick…

If you have a long-term health condition, the flu vaccine helps protect you from getting seriously ill. Find out if you’re eligible for a free NHS flu vaccine and how to book ➡️ orlo.uk/dFoEg

Emily’s Labubu cake. 😁