New Public Health Pack launched UK

Main Category: Public Health
Article Date: 28 Jul 2004 - 0:00 PDT

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Helping community pharmacists to fully understand the importance of understanding and active involvement in public health, Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC), along with PharmacyHealthLink, the Royal Pharmaceutical Society and the National Pharmaceutical Association has launched a new resource 'Public Health: A Practical Guide for Community Pharmacists'.

The Guide also provides a handy information source on approaching Primary Care Organisations, how public health is funded and how community pharmacists can enhance their contributions.

Professor Sian Griffiths (immediate past President of the Faculty of Public Health) stated in the Guide's forward, 'Overall the message is clear throughout the UK that pharmacy can make an important contribution to improving the public's health and reduce health inequalities.'

Mike King, PSNC's Head of Professional Development, said 'This important new resource will help community pharmacists develop their knowledge of public health and understand their important role in this area.'

The Guide is available to view/download from the Resources section of the website located under Community Pharmacy Services Resources.

Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee (PSNC)