CPGM Connect: September Conference
To help you maximise new opportunities and thrive in these changing times we organised a conference, in partnership with lead sponsor Titan. Titan is the UK’s leading PMR system that has transformed the way pharmacies and businesses work, creating new efficiencies and delivering a platform that opens up new opportunities for the future of the industry.
This conference was supported by the GM Healthcare Academy, CPPB (Community Pharmacy Provider Board) and CPPE (Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education)
Workshops available on the day were as follows:
CPPE – Blood pressure assessment in community pharmacy: essential skills
(This session requires you to complete pre-learning before attending. Pre-learning materials will be sent to you directly by CPPE)
The aim of this learning programme is to enable pharmacy professionals to build the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver person-centred consultations and clinical assessments as part of the NHS Hypertension Case-Finding Service (HCFS). It includes practical skills training supported by a clinical demonstrator.
Allied Health – The Next Step: Women’s Health & Weight Management in Community Pharmacy
Delivered by Allied Health Training, this taster session introduces the potential for you to support weight management and women’s health, through practical examples and expert insight, the session will showcase what’s possible.
Captivating Training Solutions – Thriving together: How Pharmacy Teams can change the way they work
Part 1: From surviving to thriving: How pharmacies can transform their future
Discover how forward-thinking pharmacies reshaped their business models for sustainability and growth, with practical insights, case studies, and tools to help you lead a successful transition to a service-led future.
Part 2: Curiosity over conflict: How to lead the change in Pharmacy-GP collaboration
Gain practical strategies and tools to build stronger, trust-based relationships with general practice teams and unlock new opportunities for collaborative service delivery in your PCN.
Clinilink – From Choice to Care: Clinical Decision-Making in Contraception for Community Pharmacists
This focuses on developing clinical decision-making skills, helping you navigate consultations confidently and provide high-quality, accessible care.
Clinilink – Confident Consultations: Shared Decision-Making and Record-Keeping in Community Pharmacy
This will help you develop your approach to shared decision-making and accurate record-keeping, supporting confident, person-centred care in everyday pharmacy practice.
Clinilink – Antidepressants and the New Medicine Service: Supporting Mental Health in Community Pharmacy
This will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to support patients starting antidepressant treatment as part of the expanded New Medicine Service.
NHS GM – Independent Prescribing in Community Pharmacy: Insights from the Pathfinder Programme
Independent prescribing is transforming community pharmacy. Join this workshop to hear how Pathfinder sites are making it work in practice and what it could mean for you, your patients, and the wider NHS in the future.
Lynette Roberts – Captivating Training Solutions
Lynette Roberts is an award-winning pharmacy training consultant known for blending science with human connection to transform pharmacy education. With expertise in behavioural science, NLP, and mental health, she has trained hundreds of professionals through engaging, practical programmes.
Lynette created ReviveRx, a diagnostic tool and training system helping pharmacies improve performance and profitability currently available for free via CPGM. Lynette also founded a nationally recognised leadership academy for Community Pharmacy PCN Leads, supporting collaboration across primary care and service delivery, including Pharmacy First and Hypertension Case-Finding.
Mehmoona Usman MPharm, MRPharmS, IPresc – CliniLink
Mehmoona Usman is the Managing Director of CliniLink Ltd and an experienced clinical pharmacist with over 15 years across community pharmacy, general practice, and integrated care settings. A qualified Independent Prescriber, she has led on medicines optimisation projects, service development, and workforce training at scale, supporting over 250 GP practices across the UK through educational and consultancy work in her previous role.
At CliniLink, Mehmoona oversees the design and delivery of NHS-aligned clinical education, CPD programmes, and peer-led development pathways.
Rizwan Sattar – CliniLink
Pharmacist with over 20 years of experience across community pharmacy, hospital, and general practice. Rizwan has led pharmacy services within NHS primary care networks, managing multidisciplinary teams and supporting the delivery of structured medication reviews, prescribing clinics, and long-term condition management. He has also held specialist roles, including Respiratory Lead during the COVID-19 pandemic, Structured Medication Review Lead, and Dermatology Lead for over 30 GP practices across Stockport.
Theresa Ho – CliniLink
Theresa Ho is Clinical Director at CliniLink Ltd with over 20 years of experience spanning community pharmacy, primary care, and healthcare system leadership across Greater Manchester. A qualified Independent Prescriber, she is actively involved in prescribing and delivering patient-centred care across multiple GP practices.
At CliniLink, Theresa is driven by a passion to support the next generation of pharmacists, developing confident prescribers and future leaders who are equipped for the evolving demands of the NHS.
Bushra Effendi – Allied Health Training
Bushra Effendi is an experienced pharmacist and independent prescriber with nearly 20 years across the NHS and private sectors. She specialises in women’s health, particularly menopause and contraception and serves on the Clinical Advisory Panel of The Menopause Charity, is a member of the British Menopause Society, and sits on the College of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare courses and CPD committee.
Abdullah Bhana – Allied Health Training
Senior Clinical lead Pharmacist working at the Arch Medical Practice with a specialist interest in Diabetes and Obesity Management. Completed post graduate clinical diploma in Diabetes and Obesity. Founder of Allied Health Training and Obesity Lead at AHT. National Speaker in Diabetes and Obesity with additional interests cardiorenal metabolic health.
Joanne Nevinson– CPPE
Senior Clinical lead Pharmacist working at the Arch Medical Practice with a specialist interest in Diabetes and Obesity Management. Completed post graduate clinical diploma in Diabetes and Obesity. Founder of Allied Health Training and Obesity Lead at AHT. National Speaker in Diabetes and Obesity with additional interests cardiorenal metabolic health.
Amul Mistry – CPPE
A pharmacist with over 30 years’ experience. For the past six years, she has been an Education Supervisor for CPPE, supporting pharmacy professionals, as well as pharmacists at the start of their careers or returning to practice. She is looking forward to networking with you and signposting you to resources to support your development. Please come and say hello at the CPPE stand.
Alison Scowcroft -NHS GM
Alison is a community pharmacist with 25 years’ experience in front line pharmacy, business development, LPC and NHS roles. She worked for Co-op and then Well pharmacy for 17 years, with various roles including branch manager, service development, tenders, and contract manager for OPD, prisons and care homes.
Titan
Titan is the UK’s leading PMR system that has transformed the way pharmacies and businesses work, creating new efficiencies and delivering a platform that opens up new opportunities for the future of the industry.
Abbott Nutrition
Meditech
Exeltis
Novartis
Deltera
Evana
Clinilink
Clinilink – From Choice to Care: Clinical Decision-Making in Contraception for Community Pharmacists
You can also read Clinilink’s easy-read guide for Contraception methods
Clinilink – Confident Consultations: Shared Decision-Making and Record-Keeping in Community Pharmacy
Clinilink have also produced a reference guide for Community Pharmacists around NMS Antidepressants
Captivating Training Solutions
Building Relationships with Surgeries
Transforming to a service led pharmacy
We’ll be updating this page as more slides become available. Please check back to view these over the coming weeks.
