Further Training & Development

Get ahead with Pharmacy First and more..

Fully funded, flexible training is available for community pharmacists to expand clinical skills and improve patient care.

Courses currently include:

Find out more via the link: https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/pharmacy/community-pharmacy-training

CPPE: Newly qualified pharmacist Programme – Applications close 17th March

CPPE and NHS England have worked together to deliver another cohort of the Newly qualified pharmacist programme, This 12-month programme, starting in March 2025, is open for applications now.

The programme is fully-funded by NHS England as part of their Newly Qualified Pharmacist pathway, which aims to link the initial education and training reforms to a continuum of development into post-registration.

The programme is intended to help pharmacists make the transition to more independent learning and acts as a stepping stone towards enhanced and advanced practice. More information, including how to apply, can be found on our dedicated Newly qualified pharmacist programme page where you can also watch our programme trailer.

Funded IP Training Places – Complete Form to Learn More 

Independent prescribing training places for pharmacists are  available until March 2025. If you are interested in accessing funded places on this course, please complete this form


CPPE Winter 2025 Update: New learning programmes launched

CPPE have published a recent winter update including the launch of new training programmes around mental health and supporting patients taking  Valproate

CPPE Winter 2025 Update

Other CPPE Training Courses

CPPE NHS Pharmacy First Service webpage : This page hosts a range of information of resources including a self-assessment framework, links to the Pharmacy First Service Specification, clinical pathways and PGDs and links to key CPPE programmes to support the service.

Genomics in Pharmacy E-learning –  Develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to have person-centred consultations with people about genomics in everyday pharmacy practice.

Introduction to appropriate polypharmacy e-learning – Designed to support pharmacy professionals to recognise when polypharmacy is appropriate

Osteoporosis: a focus on prevention – Supports you to recognise symptoms and risk factors


Diabetes Training

Boehringer Ingelheim – 30 minute sessions around a range of topics and include learning accredited by the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP)

The modules on offer include CRM and T2D Theory Into Practice, Diabetic Foot Care, Language Matters, Individualising Care, Obesity ,Diet And Lifestyle Part 1 And 2, CV Disease In T2D. If you are interested in taking part, please contact lisa.finlay@boehringer-ingelheim.com

Diabetes eLearning Programme

AstraZeneca and EDEN have collaborated to develop an eLearning programme specifically for pharmacists.

The modules have been designed and developed to update all Pharmacists in the latest guidance in accordance with the ‘An Integrated Career and Competency Framework for Pharmacists in Diabetes’ framework.

Each interactive module should take between 30 – 60 minutes and is certified at the end with 60 minutes for CPD.

All modules have been accredited by the UK Clinical Pharmacy Association (UKCPA) and are available in Foundation and Advanced Stage One levels.

Click here to register to access the programme.

Cancer Awareness Training

GMHCA: Reference Guide –This guide has been developed to help recognise possible signs of cancer.

Cancer Research UK: Talk Cancer for Pharmacy’ live online workshops – Designed to empower all community pharmacy staff to raise cancer awareness

BOPA Let’s Communicate Cancer Series – Educational bitesize e-learning modules on how to discuss cancer

Healthy Living Pharmacy (HLP)  pharmacies may wish to take advantage of this free training to up-skill their teams ahead of considering any cancer awareness activities as part of their ongoing health promotion activities.

Additional training offers 

HEE eLearning for Pharmacy Practice and Supervisors: These two 2-hour modules provide supervisors with the skills needed to gain confidence from their educational activities

GMHCA Resilience Training: The aim of this training is to help you build resilience and adapt better to life-changing situations

All Our Health’ Programme: Includes educational materials, to help healthcare professionals make a greater impact in preventing illness and promoting wellbeing. View the full range of topics here.