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Clarity Locums Weekly News Roundup

Welcome to this week’s Clarity Locums News Roundup, where we highlight key developments across pharmacy, nursing, and GP sectors in Ireland and the UK. From exciting partnerships to pressing industry challenges, here’s what’s happening.

Ireland: Excellence and Sustainability in Pharmacy

Clarity Locums Sponsors the Excellence in Pharmacy Awards 2024

Clarity Locums is proud to sponsor the Excellence in Pharmacy Awards 2024, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Ireland’s pharmacy professionals. This event emphasizes innovation, leadership, and community care within the industry. Read more here.

Ireland’s First Pharmaceutical Sustainability Partnership

Alexion and DHL have joined forces to create Ireland’s first pharmaceutical sustainability partnership, aiming to reduce the carbon footprint of medicine transportation. This initiative sets a new standard for eco-friendly logistics in healthcare. Learn more about this partnership here.

McCabes and LloydsPharmacy Merger

The merger between McCabes Pharmacy and LloydsPharmacy marks a major shift in Ireland’s pharmacy sector. Under Sharon McCabe’s leadership, this merger is expected to enhance service and capacity across the country. More on this merger here.

UK: Pharmacy Sector Updates

Welcoming Saffron Pharmacy Group

Clarity Locums is excited to welcome the Saffron Pharmacy Group into our network, strengthening our locum pharmacist services across the UK. Read more about the partnership here.

Call for Support for English Pharmacies

Numark Chair Nick Kaye is urging the Labour Party to follow Scotland’s lead by providing greater support to England’s pharmacies. Many are struggling under financial pressure, which could impact patient care. Learn more here.

UK Pharmacies at Risk of Closure

With increasing costs and insufficient funding, UK pharmacies face a growing risk of closure, which could have serious consequences for patient access to care, especially in rural areas. Read more about the crisis here.

Nursing: Training and New Opportunities

CPI Safety Training for Nurses

This October, Clarity Locums offers Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Safety Training to help nurses manage challenging situations and ensure patient safety. Sign up here.

100 Jobs Created at Portlaoise Nursing Home

A new nursing home in Portlaoise has opened, creating 100 jobs for healthcare professionals. This facility addresses the rising demand for long-term care and brings new employment opportunities to the area. Learn more here.

Housing Concerns for Healthcare Workers

The housing crisis continues to affect healthcare workers, with nurses facing difficulties finding affordable accommodation, a challenge that impacts recruitment and retention. Read more about this issue here.

General Practitioners: Tackling Workload and Funding Gaps

Streamlined Paperwork for Locum GPs

Clarity Locums has created a guide to help locum GPs streamline the new starter paperwork process, making onboarding faster and easier. Access the guide here.

GPs Warn of Dangerous Workloads

GPs in the UK are raising alarms about excessive workloads, with some warning that patient safety and doctor wellbeing are at risk if changes are not made soon. Read more here.

Calls for Urgent Funding to Prevent GP Crisis

There are increasing calls for more funding to avert a GP crisis, as many practices struggle to cope with rising demand and shrinking budgets. Learn more about this issue here.

Stay updated with more healthcare news and insights by visiting Clarity Locums. We are dedicated to supporting healthcare professionals across Ireland and the UK.

Posted on 07 October 2024 by Anthony O'Neill MPSI
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