Date
21 September 2022Location
Online via WebexAbout this event
The conference began with a strategic overview of virtual wards, followed by an opportunity to hear about the relevant guidance from NHS England. A range of pharmacy leaders in the field shared their hands-on experience in developing and delivering pharmacy services to virtual wards.
Why it’s important
The successful development and delivery of virtual wards are a priority for NHS England.
What you’ll learn
- To define ‘virtual wards’
- To describe the strategic direction on virtual care from NHSE
- To identify why pharmacy is a key enabler of virtual care
- To consider how organisations can operationalise medicines optimisation requirements for virtual wards
- To share examples of good practice
Resources
Recording
Information presented during this webinar is correct at time of recording. Current guidance should be followed.
Additional information and guidance on virtual wards can be found on the NHS England and the Royal Pharmaceutical Society websites.
Programme
A copy of the programme can be found below.
Speakers
Our guest speakers were:
Dr Shelagh O’Riordan
Consultant Community Geriatrician Kent Community Health NHSFT and
Professional Adviser to the Community Services team at NHS England
Jagjot Chahal
Former CPhO Clinical Fellow
Hospital Pharmacy & Medicines Optimisation, NHSE
Paula Wilkinson
Director of Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation
Mid and South Essex NHS
Amy Vigar
Advanced Pharmacist Virtual Ward, Leeds
Sophie McGlen,
Lead Pharmacist Ambulatory Care, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Trust
SPS Speakers
Sandra Wolper introduced the event and Barry Jubraj acted as MC
You can read more about Sandra and Barry below
Contact us
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