CPGM September Conference 2026
Thank you to everyone who attended our September Conference – a practical day designed to help community pharmacy teams prepare for the opportunities and challenges ahead.
The day featured an inspiring keynote on the future of community pharmacy, alongside a choice of interactive breakout sessions covering topics including:
- Independent Prescribing Service Governance
- Responding Well to Conflict
- FREE Basic Life Support Training
- Understanding the Apprenticeship Opportunity
- Understanding Neighbourhood working
- Hypertension Case Finding Service
- Pharmacy Contraception Service
- Private Services – Diversification Opportunity
- Digital Solutions to support modern pharmacy practice
As well as learning from expert speakers, there was plenty of opportunities to network with colleagues from across Greater Manchester, share experiences, and explore the latest innovations from our digital partners.
As part of the event, we also held our Special General Meeting (SGM), in which we discussed and voted on proposed amendments to the CPGM Constitution. View our dedicated SGM webpage to read more.
A huge thank you to our event sponsors: RxBridge, Skills4Pharmacy, Rapix Connect, Clear Clinics, DemDx, PocDoc and Rxwise.
Click the headings below to view the slide decks and relevant resources for each of our sessions:
This session explores how community pharmacies can build sustainable, future-ready businesses by strengthening leadership, developing their teams, embracing innovation, and delivering high-quality clinical care that meets the changing needs of patients and the NHS.
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Gain a practical overview of the governance, clinical and contractual requirements for delivering NHS independent prescribing services, with expert insights and opportunities for discussion.
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Learn how apprenticeships can help develop your workforce, the different apprenticeship pathways available and how to access funding and support.
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Explore the latest developments in the Hypertension Case Finding service, including current challenges, future opportunities and practical tips to maximise the service.
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Hypertension Case Finding Changes – Infographic
Get the latest on neighbourhood working and GM Live Well, including an interactive workshop exploring what this means for community pharmacy.
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Your Action Plan – Neighbourhoods
How private clinical services can support business growth, improve patient access and create new income opportunities for your pharmacy.
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Learn practical tips for engaging GP practices, increasing referrals into the Pharmacy Contraception Service and maximising the opportunities the service offers.
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Exploring why conflict may arise and provides practical tools to help de-escalate conflict with patients and minimise psychological impact.
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We will shortly be publishing further key resources and briefings from the event on this page. Look out for these in the coming weeks.
