Forum of LPC Chairs
Published on: 7th February 2025 | Updated on: 7th February 2025
A Forum of LPC Chairs, created to provide more local input into the representation of pharmacy owners at a national level.
The Forum of LPC Chairs aim 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 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 national forum of LPC representatives – and therefore 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 was established earlier in 2024 following consultation with LPCs and comprises the Chairs of all LPCs. It brings together all 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;
- Allow for more local engagement from pharmacy owners and their representatives and for discussion with Community Pharmacy England on emerging issues or areas of concern;
- Allow for consultation and input into Community Pharmacy England’s draft plans and policies during their development and testing; and
- Encourage collaborative working to progress specific activity of mutual benefit.
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As part of our LPC Support for 2024/25 we have organised membership of the Association of Chairs (AoC) for all LPC Chairs in England – at no direct cost to you.
It will give you access to specific resources to help you in your chairing role including:
- Access to member-only bespoke resources to support you in your 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 if agreed)
- opportunity to become part of our lively community and talk to other Chairs from other sectors – charity, associations and not for profit
- A member newsletter to keep you up-to-date with relevant news and practical resources.
To activate your membership, see: https://www.associationofchairs.org.uk/register/full-membership/?coupon=HDN-CPE-100PER – please note this is a unique link for LPC chairs only and should not be shared with others. if you are asked for a billing address, please add: c/o Community Pharmacy England, 14 Hosier Lane | London | EC1A 9LQ
If you have any questions about membership and our partnership with AoC please let me know, if you have specific questions about the sign-up process or resources and services from the AoC please email: info@associationofchairs.org.uk
For more information on this topic please email comms.team@cpe.org.uk
