Just shared this with today’s Polypharmacy Action Learning Set. Interesting stuff.

"Age UK's new report on corridor care highlights a scandal that has been years in the making" said our Chief Exec Rachel Power. One patient told us that after being left on a corridor, they felt “forgotten and vulnerable” Read our full statement: buff.ly/NyRJ8Af

We join Age UK in calling on ministers to end corridor care. We need more care in the community to reduce unnecessary A&E attendance, Front Door Frailty services to identify and support patients, and a fit for purpose social care system. Read the report: buff.ly/uH9YBrv

Younger men and men from ethnic minority backgrounds are more likely to seek information on staying healthy from outside of the NHS, such as social media, Healthwatch and AI. Find out more - bit.ly/4oSGGU8

It’s #AskYourPharmacistWeek. Your local pharmacy offers more than you might think - from NHS services to expert health advice, all just around the corner. Pop in and speak to your pharmacist today. 👉Find out what’s available near you: ow.ly/6Izw50XiVjN

Another early start — off to RPS CONFERENCE LONDON—last one before Royal Pharmaceutical Society becomes #RoyalCollege of PHARMACY. I’m sure it’s going to be very special indeed today—bringing hope, inspiration and camaraderie with lots of learning! #LeadershipMatters #PURPLEBAG

Top tip from your local pharmacy 💊 If you feel under the weather - especially with a long term condition - get early advice from your pharmacist. Don’t wait for symptoms to get worse. Find out more: onegloucestershire.net/swtw #staywellglos

Pharmacies can now provide the #MorningAfterPill free of charge. This is part of a new national service, which ends the postcode lottery for receiving free contraception. Find out more about how pharmacies can help you. healthwatch.co.uk/advice-and-inf…

"Integrated systems: Practical resources for age-attuned care" is a new project supporting you to make your healthcare systems frailty and age-attuned, providing high-quality care for older people. Click for tips, job descriptions, videos and more. buff.ly/Ncl6afz

💊 It’s #MedSafetyWeek! At The Aural Apothecary, we’re all about using stories to make medicines use safer — from prescribing data and human factors to the power of conversation and connection. Check out this curated list here; theauralapothecary.com/search/?q=medi…

Sent to my GP team this evening. I expect this is true of lots of the NHS

Medical care is provided whilst people serve their country. However, when they leave they're responsible for coordinating their own care. We looked at how Healthwatch teams across England have helped veterans and their families get the support they need. healthwatch.co.uk/blog/2025-11-0…

The first cohort of newly qualified prescribing pharmacists enters the workforce in 2026. Professor Rikki Goddard Fuller reflects on our recent summit and how enhanced credentialing can support practice, assure safety and improve patient care. Read more: bit.ly/3JWJiBF

Pragmatic prescribing for people living with frailty - DebGompertz introduces a new British Geriatrics Society tool to help management of polypharmacy

Some veterans are struggling to get the care they need. We spoke to two men who highlighted the difficulties veterans face trying to access NHS care. bit.ly/4qPfPKJ

“Cutting medicines optimisation capacity is not a saving; it is a false economy that jeopardises patient outcomes and the resilience of the NHS,” says Tase Oputu, RPS England Board Chair, on Government approved cuts to headcounts in ICBs and NHS England: bit.ly/4nVXEjM

It was great to hear inspiring speakers tell us about pragmatism in older people with frailty throughout the day. Robin Fackrell telling us Mrs Jones has “wonderful control” of HBA1C and BP, but can’t actually stand up without falling ! See British Geriatrics Society pragmatic prescribing guide 👇

Great to see this finally published. Well done British Geriatrics Society a much needed recourse for primary care prescribers. 👏👏👏👏👏

Just three minutes of your time can make a huge difference to improving services in your area. Let us know what is or isn’t working in our short, confidential survey. healthwatch.co.uk/have-your-say

Interested in smarter med reviews in patients at risk of falls - join me 26th of Nov