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PWDS Programme Launch: Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC) Programme

PWDS Programme Launch: Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC) Programme

Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) is pleased to announce the launch of the Outsourced Items Final Accuracy Checking (OIFAC) Training Program…
Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust

An exciting milestone has been reached today as University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust and North Bristol NHS Trust officially co…
PWDS Homecare Training Programme – New Format Programme Now Available!

PWDS Homecare Training Programme – New Format Programme Now Available!

Homecare Training Programme Relaunch Delivers Greater Flexibility for Learners The Homecare Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Progr…
CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability – new dates added

CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability – new dates added

โญ Online training day Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers and others who would need to fulfil this role โญ We have the following course available:…
PWDS Newsletter โ€“ Spring 2026ย is now live

PWDS Newsletter โ€“ Spring 2026ย is now live

The official Springย PWDS Newsletter is now live. Your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories from PWDS and across the South West. …
Supporting Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technicians at Yeovil Hospital: Four Pillars Resource Now on Display

Supporting Professional Practice for Pharmacy Technicians at Yeovil Hospital: Four Pillars Resource Now on Display

Pharmacy Technician colleagues at Yeovil Hospital are being encouraged to explore the valuable resource designed by PWDS and CPPE to support professio…
CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability

CDAO Mastery – Beyond Basics in Controlled Drugs Accountability

Online training day Controlled Drugs Accountable Officers and others who would need to fulfil this role We have the following course available:Full…
Join Our Upcoming Webinar: Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme

Join Our Upcoming Webinar: Medicines Information and Advice Training Programme

Are you interested in how specialised training can advance pharmacy technician practice? We are delighted to invite you to our upcoming overview and Q…
๐Ÿ“ข 2026 Induction Events for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme โ€“ BOOK NOW!

๐Ÿ“ข 2026 Induction Events for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme โ€“ BOOK NOW!

๐Ÿ’กPWDS are excited to deliver a comprehensive training programme designed to support pharmacy technicians in developing the knowledge and skills needed…
PWDS Autumn/Winter Newsletter Now Live!

PWDS Autumn/Winter Newsletter Now Live!

The official Autumn/Winterย PWDS Newsletter is now live. Your go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories from PWDS and across the South…
๐Ÿ“ข New Induction Dates Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

๐Ÿ“ข New Induction Dates Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

๐Ÿ“ข New Induction Dates for 2025 Announced for PWDS Homecare Services Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme Weโ€™re excited to announce that new induction dates for the P…
Introducing the PWDS Newsletter: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

Introducing the PWDS Newsletter: Stay Informed, Stay Connected

Weโ€™re excited to launch the official PWDS Newsletter! Your new go-to source for the latest updates, insights, and stories from PWDS and across the South West. This quarterly newsletter is designed to …
PWDS Team Showcases Innovation at Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London

PWDS Team Showcases Innovation at Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London

Its a wrap for Clinical Pharmacy Congress in London, 9-10th May 2025! The Pharmacy Workforce Development South (PWDS) team had a strong and inspiring presence at the Clinical Pharmacy Congress (CPC…
Clinical Pharmacy Congress London May 2025

Clinical Pharmacy Congress London May 2025

The PWDS team is heading to London!๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš—๐Ÿš— We will be exhibiting at Clinical Pharmacy Congress on the 9th and 10th of May 2025. Stop by Stand D to connect with the friendly PWDS team and discover m…
Pharmacy Support Staff Shares Their Positive Experience Following Completion Of The Final Accuracy Checking Programme

Pharmacy Support Staff Shares Their Positive Experience Following Completion Of The Final Accuracy Checking Programme

๐ŸŽ‰ The PWDS Final Accuracy Checking Programme (FACP) has received positive feedback from a recently accredited learner who has successfully completed the training programme. The feedback has highlighte…
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PWDS Homecare Training Programme – Book Now!

๐Ÿ”น PWDS Homecare Training Programme ๐Ÿ”น Are you involved in homecare services or looking to upskill in prescription verification and/or validation? The PWDS Prescription Verification and Clinical Vali…
Farewell and Best Wishes to Karen Nash on Her Retirement

Farewell and Best Wishes to Karen Nash on Her Retirement

After years of dedicated service to the pharmacy workforce, we bid a fond farewell to Karen Nash (PWDS Training Programme Director for Pharmacy Support Staff) as she embarks on her well-earned retirem…
Re-launch of the Discharge Facilitation Training Programme

Re-launch of the Discharge Facilitation Training Programme

๐ŸŽ‰ PWDS are excited to announce the relaunch of the Discharge Facilitation Training Programme, which is now open to both pharmacy technicians and pharmacy support staff. Previously this training pro…
Congratulations Stars

Celebrating Success: BNSSG Integrated PTPTs Complete Apprenticeship

PWDS is proud to share and celebrate success! ๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ‰ Congratulations to BNSSG Integrated Pre-Registration Trainee Pharmacy Technicians (PTPTs) Jay, Jasmine, and Lauren on completing their two-year app…
Introducing the Rebranded PWDS Homecare Services Training Programme to Homecare Services – Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

Introducing the Rebranded PWDS Homecare Services Training Programme to Homecare Services – Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme

๐ŸŽ‰ PWDS are excited to announce the rebrand of our Homecare Services Training Programme to the Homecare Services - Prescription Verification and Clinical Validation Training Programme! This updated …

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