Minutes Bolton LPC Meeting Date: Monday 18th January 2016 Time: 9.30am Venue: The Manor House, 200 St Helens Rd, Bolton In attendance: Karen Rice Keith Williams Joanne Myatt Louise Gatley Chiman Patel Utam Patel Mohammed Patel Robert Heaton David Lees Graeme Kilcross Asif Adam Item Subject Notes 1. Introduction and Apologies Gulam Arsiwalla 2. NHS England Lindsay Crabtree (Project Officer) – Lindsay reported that NHS England Greater Manchester is trying to visit all LPCs to meet with colleagues on the ground. HLP HLPGM - like Bolton, Greater Manchester is planning to align with the national quality criteria, which is due to be launched by mid-January. The national steer from Gul Root at PHE suggests the self-assessment will be launched in April. LG highlighted issues that have arisen as a result of the GM Specification being sent to Bolton Contractors. KR asked that we are informed if there are any expressions of interest from Bolton contractors. Summary Care Records Over 400 pharmacies will require training by Shared Services as part of the plan to rollout SCR across Greater Manchester Local implementation must be completed by the end of March. Training issues and paperwork requirements were discussed. EPS On-going nomination issues discussed. CPAF Greater Manchester had a good return rate with only 17 who will now be required to complete full CPAF. Visits to these pharmacies will be between February and June. Other criteria for visits are: Issues raised from CPAF New pharmacies Change of ownership They may be some central guidance issued that will change these criteria. Audit No national audit has been agreed as yet. Market Entry HR Healthcare, Britannia Way refused at appeal – Kildonnan Pharmacy approved – Risq will be considered at the next panel. –
Minutes Bolton LPC Meeting Date: Monday 18th January 2016 Time: 9.30am Venue: The Manor House, 200 St Helens Rd, Bolton In attendance: Karen Rice Keith Williams Joanne Myatt Louise Gatley Chiman Patel Utam Patel Mohammed Patel Robert Heaton David Lees Graeme Kilcross Asif Adam Item Subject Notes 1. Introduction and Apologies Gulam Arsiwalla 2. NHS England – Lindsay Crabtree (Project Officer) Lindsay reported that NHS England Greater Manchester is trying to visit all LPCs to meet with colleagues on the ground. HLP HLPGM - like Bolton, Greater Manchester is planning to align with the national quality criteria, which is due to be launched by mid-January. The national steer from Gul Root at PHE suggests the self-assessment will be launched in April. LG highlighted issues that have arisen as a result of the GM Specification being sent to Bolton Contractors. KR asked that we are informed if there are any expressions of interest from Bolton contractors. Summary Care Records Over 400 pharmacies will require training by Shared Services as part of the plan to rollout SCR across Greater Manchester Local implementation must be completed by the end of March. Training issues and paperwork requirements were discussed. EPS On-going nomination issues discussed. CPAF Greater Manchester had a good return rate with only 17 who will now be required to complete full CPAF. Visits to these pharmacies will be between February and June. Other criteria for visits are: Issues raised from CPAF New pharmacies Change of ownership They may be some central guidance issued that will change these criteria. Audit No national audit has been agreed as yet. Market Entry HR Healthcare, Britannia Way – refused at appeal Kildonnan Pharmacy – approved Risq – will be considered at the next panel.