Who are CPCW?

A local organisation for 280 community pharmacies across Cheshire and Wirral
Members are community pharmacists who are representative of all sectors of community pharmacy including multiple and independent which are located in all trading environments for example supermarkets, high streets, villages
We are concerned with all aspects of NHS primary care that are relevant to community pharmacy
LPC’s must be consulted on
- New contract applications, applications for contract relocations, etc
- Impact analyses for Local Pharmaceutical Services (LPS) bids
- Any NHS England decision to require a pharmacy to change its hours
- Conditions for Enhanced Services
LPC’s expect to be (and are) consulted on all issues relevant to contractors, such as:
- Any arrangements affecting pharmacy services
- Changes to local NHS structures – LIFT etc
- Arrangements for monitoring the pharmacy contract
We work with NHS England, CCG’s, Local Authorities and other healthcare professionals to influence policies and decisions and to help plan services for the benefit of patients
We seek to identify and access additional local funding for pharmacy services

Promote local community pharmacy to NHS organisations, Local Authorities and patients
Represent the views of all community pharmacists in the area – proprietors, employees, locums
Establish good relationships with NHS England, Local Authorities and others
Raise awareness about local pharmacies and their services
Liaise with Area Teams on specific areas relevant to community pharmacy
Engage in dialogue about NHSE plans to identify issues relevant to pharmacies
To work with GP’s and other commissioners on commissioning local services
Provide advice for community pharmacy contractors and others on a wide range of issues relating to NHS Community Pharmacy services
Work with the Area Team and Local Authority to develop community pharmacy strategies and needs assessments

Please contact our Business Support Officer, Alison Williams on 07828 832782 or alison@cpcw.org.uk