The RPS welcomes the establishment of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board and the appointment of Sir Hugh Taylor as its Independent Chair. We look forward to participating in this collaboration across pharmacy professional leadership bodies and specialist professional groups in the UK.
We are pleased there is an emphasis on the importance of leaders with diverse experiences and expertise in shaping the future of pharmacy practice. We look forward to contributing actively to the Board's plans and working alongside our fellow pharmacy professionals to enhance the quality and impact of pharmacy services across the UK.
RPS President Professor Claire Anderson said: “The Commission has delivered a hugely important report which sets out a clear structure for success in building an inclusive forum to develop the future of pharmacy professional leadership.
“The collaborative nature of the board combined with significant changes and challenges in pharmacy means the time is right to join hands across the pharmacy professional bodies and special interest groups to develop a collective approach to leadership.
“Future scope of practice, leadership, changes to education and training, how we embed professional standards and of course the changing role of pharmacy technicians means we must all work together to achieve the transformational change needed to benefit our patients.”
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