PCPA National Leadership Forum
PCPA's Network of Senior Leaders in Primary Care Pharmacy.
PCPA has created a national network of senior pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across general practice, federations, boards and networks.
This network will support members on a local and national level through an online forum hosted on Telegram. It is important that pharmacy professionals are able to demonstrate their worth and recognise opportunities for development.
Leadership forum members will be encouraged to share knowledge, experience and good practice with each other and act as a conduit for NHS leadership organisations. The forum will provide invaluable insight and guidance to influence national strategies, linking to the coal face experiences of pharmacy professionals.
The PCPA National Leadership Forum aims to:
- Be a collective voice to feedback experiences from your teams to NHS organisations.
- Support individual members to develop their leadership skills and scope of practice.
- Demonstrate the worth of pharmacy professionals in general practice, federations, boards and networks
Membership Criteria:
- You are a PCPA Member
- You are a Senior Pharmacy Professional
- You work in Primary Care
- You are responsible for supporting other pharmacy professionals in your team
Why should I join the Forum?
- Peer support
- Maximise networking opportunities
- Be part of a collective voice
- Highlight and promote innovation
- Support best practice
Chair of the PCPA Leadership Forum:
Minesh Parbat
Chief Pharmaceutical Officer | Clinical Director Pharmacy and Medicines Optimisation, NHS Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin
Primary care pharmacy leadership is essential for driving innovation, improving medication use, and ensuring better patient outcomes through collaborative healthcare.
Strong leadership empowers both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to work at the top of their skill sets, addressing challenges such as health inequalities and system-wide integration of pharmacy services.
The leadership group at the Primary Care Pharmacy Association (PCPA) is dedicated to supporting its members—both pharmacists and pharmacy technicians—by providing advocacy, expert guidance, and professional development. Through collaboration, sharing best practices, and creating opportunities for growth, the PCPA leadership ensures its members are equipped to deliver exceptional care and advance the profession in primary care settings.
The PCPA Leadership online forum is a safe space and membership is by invitation only for PCPA Members.
This forum will support members on a local and national level through an online forum hosted on Telegram.
