Forum of LPC Chairs
Published on: 7th February 2025 | Updated on: 10th February 2026
The Forum of LPC Chairs was created to provide more local input into the representation of pharmacy owners at a national level.
It aims to bring a stronger local voice to national work, steer Community Pharmacy England on local matters and foster collaboration on areas of mutual interest.
A proposal for a Council of Chairs was first put forward in the Independent Review of Community Pharmacy Contractor Representation and Support by Professor David Wright.
Whilst this didn’t have widespread support within the sector, alternative proposals put forward to create a national forum of LPC representatives – therefore reflecting the voices of local pharmacy owners – were identified by the Review Steering Group (RSG) and taken forward as part of the Transforming Pharmacy Representation (TAPR) work programme.
The Forum of LPC Chairs was established in 2024, following consultation with LPCs and comprises all the Chairs of LPCs (or Vice Chairs) in England to support the work of LPCs, Community Pharmacy England and each other.
Its purpose is to:
- Share information, experience and best practice amongst Local Pharmaceutical Committees;
- Collective engagement and discussion with Community Pharmacy England on emerging issues or areas of concern;
- Consultation and input into Community Pharmacy England’s draft plans and policies during their development and testing; and
- Collaborative working to progress specific activity of mutual benefit.
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Professor Dame Jenny Harries DBE DL, Chair
Jenny was previously Deputy Chief Medical Officer for England and the founding Chief Executive of the UK Health Security Agency, where she worked both internationally and locally with Health Protection Teams and the life science and pharmaceutical industries to improve and protect population health.
Jenny qualified in medicine at Birmingham University and undertook specialist public health training in Wales. She has wide experience of clinical and public health science and practice, as well as health service commissioning and has previously served on the UK’s Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunisation. For many years she has worked directly with local communities, local government and the NHS, particularly in the East of England, the South West and Wales where she has been a Director of Public Health.
Jenny is an Honorary Professor of Health Security in the School of Pharmacy at Nottingham University. She holds formal qualifications in pharmacology, business administration, health economics and strategic health service planning.
Janice Perkins, Vice Chair
Janice’s career has been dedicated to the enhancement of community pharmacy with a particular focus on patient safety & quality, health, wellbeing & development of pharmacy teams and trying to simplify and standardise governance requirements linked to the CPAF and service delivery. She is keen to establish a pragmatic approach to the development of the profession whilst balancing the professional, people and commercial priorities that are essential to the success of community pharmacy.
As part of our LPC Support for 2024/25 we organised membership of the Association of Chairs (AoC) for all LPC Chairs in England – at no direct cost to LPCs.
It gives LPC Chairs access to specific resources to help them in their chairing role, including:
- Access to member-only bespoke resources to support them in their chairing role;
- Access to a programme of Chair-focused events including webinars, workshops, networking groups and training. Some events are free for members or you’ll get a special member rate and priority booking (these will have to be self-funded or funded by the LPC);
- An opportunity to become part of a lively community and talk to other Chairs from other sectors – charity, associations and not for profit; and
- A member newsletter to keep Chairs’ up-to-date with relevant news and practical resources
Resources for Chairs can be found on our On-demand learning and resources page.
A report on the nature and content of meetings and other activity will be regularly provided to the Community Pharmacy England Committee and to LPC committees.
For more information on this topic please email lpc.support@cpe.org.uk
