Healthy living centres Flashcards
How many community pharmacies are there in England, and how many people visit them daily?
Around 10,800 community pharmacies in England, with approximately 1.6 million visits daily.
How many pharmacies are there in Brighton and Hove?
53 pharmacies.
What are the three categories of NHS pharmacy services?
Essential, Advanced, and Enhanced services.
What are Essential Services in community pharmacies?
Nationally set, mandatory services that every community pharmacy must provide under NHS contract.
What are Advanced Services in community pharmacies?
Optional but nationally specified services that all pharmacies can provide if they meet certain requirements.
What are Enhanced Services in community pharmacies?
Optional services, such as anticoagulation services, that were formerly commissioned by Primary Care Trusts.
What is a Healthy Living Pharmacy (HLP)?
A community pharmacy framework designed to deliver consistent health promotion services to improve local health outcomes and reduce health inequalities.
When and where was the first HLP model developed?
In 2009 by Portsmouth NHS Primary Care Trust (PCT).
What government focus led to the creation of HLPs?
Improving health outcomes, promoting self-care, and better utilizing pharmacists’ expertise.
When did HLP become an essential service for community pharmacies?
Since the 2020/21 NHS contract.
What is the goal of the HLP framework?
To deliver a broad range of locally-needed health promotion interventions and support wellbeing.
Why are community pharmacies ideal for HLPs?
No appointment needed; Free health advice; 84% of adults visit annually (78% for health reasons); Reach the ‘walking well’; Pharmacists are highly trained.
What are the key points of HLPs?
Improve local population health; Reduce health inequalities; Required service in all community pharmacies.
MCQ: According to NHS Terms of Service, what category does HLP implementation fall under?
Essential
SAQ: Within the HLP framework, what requirements must pharmacies meet? (5 marks)
Offer health promotion interventions; Address local health needs; Maintain trained health champions; Provide a health-promoting environment; Engage in public health campaigns regularly.
