About Community Pharmacy Sefton

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVE

Community Pharmacy Sefton is  an elected body of the local pharmacy contractors. It is a statutory  and an officially recognised body which  has to be consulted by the NHSE &I on all matters relating to terms of service and the Pharmacy contract.

We currently represent 69 contractors across Sefton.

Our aim is to accurately reflect the professional views and aspirations of all pharmacists engaged in community pharmacy that provide NHS pharmaceutical services in Sefton and to liaise and work with Sefton CCGs and other commissioning organisations.

The LPC  is and has been involved in negotiations for local enhanced services such as the provision of supply of emergency hormonal contraception managed under patient group direction, needle syringe exchange, supervised methadone consumption, smoking cessation services, dressing service, minor ailments and health checks.

The LPC is involved in supporting the implementation of the pharmacy contractual framework.

The LPC is here to help and advise pharmacy contractors in all NHS matters and to improve pharmaceutical services to the local population.  We believe that our contractors can help local organisations to reach the local population and help meet their health needs.

The LPC works  on the basis of the model constitution developed  by the PSNC and approved by the special meeting of Sefton contractors in January 2023.

It operates under the governance arrangements outlined within the constitution which state that the LPC must conduct its affairs in accordance with the principles of good governance.

By Invitation the following organisations are welcome to attend – NHS England & Improvement contract officers representatives, CCG pharmacy representatives, Local Authority representatives and PSNC regional representative.

Pharmacy contractors may attend by contacting the Chief Officer: lisa@sefton-lpc.org.uk