Events

Community pharmacies in Surrey are at the heart of supporting those in recovery, playing a pivotal role in reducing drug-related harm and deaths through the dispensing and supervision of Opioid Substitution Treatment (OST).

To ensure you are fully prepared for the upcoming changes to the service specification we invite you to a webinar. We will be explaining how activity is logged and introducing a new payment model.

Webinar Details

• Date: Tuesday 16^th June 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM
• Platform: Online, Teams
• Note: This session will be recorded for those unable to attend

What We Will Cover

We want to make these changes as smooth as possible. During this session, we will provide:

• PharmOutcomes Live Demonstration: A step-by-step walkthrough on how to log service user demographics (initials, gender, and DOB) and complete entries to trigger payments.
• The New Payment Structure: Learn how to claim the annual payment per person per financial year. We will explain how this payment is linked to the Harm Reduction question: “Are you carrying Naloxone?”.
• Integrated Naloxone Provision: Discover how simple it is to deliver the Take Home Naloxone (THN) Public Health Agreement alongside OST, including the additional payment per kit dispensed.
• Chance to ask questions: There will be an opportunity to ask questions about all locally commissioned Substance Use Services

To sign up, please click here.

To register for a webinar, please click on the ‘Register now’ link shown next to the event.  

• General Rashes inc. red flags– 16th April 2026, 7pm – 7:30pm (Register now)

As part of our Pharmacy First series designed for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, please join Dr. Minal Patel, a leading Consultant Dermatologist with extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide range of skin conditions.

• Acne & Rosacea– 2nd June 2026, 7pm – 7:30pm (Register now)

As part of our Pharmacy First series designed for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, please join Dr. Sandeep Cliff, an established consultant dermatologist with over 20 years working in the NHS and Senior Lecturer in Dermatology at BSMS for a focused and practical 30-minute virtual lecture on Acne & Rosacea.

• Topical Hand Eczema– 17th June 2026, 12:45pm (Register now)

Join us for an insightful and practical 30-minute online lecture led by Dr. Sandeep Cliff, a leading Dermatologist and SCDS Clinical Director as he shares his extensive knowledge of Topical Hand Eczema. 

• Common skin conditions in children– 22nd July 2026, 7pm – 7:30pm (Register now)

As part of our Pharmacy First series designed for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, please join Dr Andrew Morris, one of our lead Dermatology Consultants and a recognised expert in skin cancer surgery, in this 30 minute talk about common skin conditions in children.

· Date: Saturday 16th May 2026 

· Time: 09:30 – 16:30 

· Cost: FREE 

· Location: Checkland Building, University of Brighton – Google Maps 

Please see here for full details, including the registration link and QR code or follow the link below:

https://delegate.brighton.ac.uk/sussexpharmacyconference26

Please note: Registration for the conference will close on Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Poster Submissions 

Do you have a project, initiative, or research that has made a difference in pharmacy practice? This is your chance to showcase your work and inspire others! 

·                     Posters can cover quality improvement projects, innovative service models, research findings, or collaborative initiatives. 

·                     There will be funding to print the first 30 posters submitted.

·                     You are welcome to bring your own poster to display at the conference. 

·                     There will be an award on the day of the conference for the best poster. 

Deadline for registering your poster: Friday 13th March 2026.

Please follow the link to register your poster: Sussex Pharmacy Conference 2026 – Shaping our future – Poster Submissions – NHS Sussex

Award Nominations 

Help us celebrate the incredible contributions of pharmacy professionals across Sussex! 
This year’s awards will recognise outstanding achievements in the following categories: 

·                     Innovation in Patient Care – Showcasing creative approaches that improve patient outcomes. 

·                     Excellence in Continuing Professional Development or Education of Others – Honouring those who champion learning and development. 

·                     Environmental Sustainability – Recognising initiatives that reduce environmental impact and promote greener practices. 

Anyone working in pharmacy within Sussex can nominate a colleague or team. 

Deadline for award nominations: Tuesday 31st March 2026.

Please follow the link to nominate a colleague/team: Sussex Pharmacy Conference 2026 – Shaping our future – Award Nominations – NHS Sussex

All information outlined above, along with registration links, poster submission and award nomination instructions, along with regular updates as the conference approaches, are available on the NHS Sussex Pharmacy Workforce website – Pharmacy workforce.

For any queries about the conference, please contact:

Paula Parker –  paula.parker1@nhs.net

Marian Guerges – marian.guerges@nhs.net

Join us on Sunday 8 March 2026, 10:00–15:30, for an inspiring and celebratory day as Community Pharmacy Surrey & Sussex hosts its 2026 Conference.

The programme will feature high-profile guest speakers, including Henry Gregg, Chief Executive Officer of the National Pharmaceutical Association, alongside an award ceremony, raffle, and plenty more on the day.

This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from across Surrey and Sussex, share ideas, and celebrate the contribution of community pharmacy — all while enjoying a delicious lunch in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Places are free but limited — don’t miss out. Book your ticket here now.