MP Engagement

MP Engagement

We are acutely aware of the significant pressures many of you are facing and are committed to supporting you.

Since the 2024 General Election, we have been working hard to engage with MPs across Greater Manchester and encourage them to support our cause. We regularly support pharmacy visits write to all MPs across Greater Manchester on your behalf and , highlighting the excellent work carried out by our contractors, talking about the vital role of our sector, the urgent need more funding and the importance of protecting our workforce.

Now we need your help.

How you can help us

To support our efforts, we are asking you to write to your own local MP and invite them to visit your pharmacy.

To make this as easy as possible we’ve created a short letter template that you can use.

Template letter- Invite MP to visit

Just add the name of your local MP, their constituency and the name of your pharmacy.

Need some more support or information?

If you would like any support with writing to your MP, please email enquiries@cpgm.org.uk

Please let us know if you have written to your MP and arranged a visit so that we can be on hand to help your prepare and support you on the day.

CPE Guidance for writing to your MP – This briefing sets out guidance for writing to local MPs.

CPE General MP visit guidance – This extensive guidance aims to help with pharmacy visits or meetings with politicians. It also includes template invite letters, follow up actions, and a draft local press release.

Find your MP

If you are unsure about who your MP is, visit the UK parliament website and enter your postcode.

This will bring up the name of your local MP, their constituency and email address you will need to send the MP letter to.

Resources for MPs

Video: An introduction to the community pharmacy sector – This can sent to MPs to inform them about the indispensable role of community pharmacies and their current challenges

Briefings and resources for MPs (2025) – These can be attached to your email or given to MPs at an in-person pharmacy visit.

Community Pharmacy: A Four-Point Plan – (February 2024)