Plenary Speakers
Posted on 8 December 2009
Martin Stephens

National Clinical Director for Secondary Care Pharmacy, Department of Health
Martin described progress in the first year since his appointment. Pharmacy now has a much higher profile at national leadership level in policy making and planning for improved patient care. Many projects are happening around England which highlight the contribution pharmacy can make.

Jonathan Mason

National Clinical Director for Community and Primary Care Pharmacy, Department of Health
Jonathan identified the need for pharmacy to work across the gap between hospital care and community care, as so many patients experience medicine–related problems after being in hospital. Another key message was the need for community pharmacies to record interventions and demonstrate the benefit of care they provide for patients

Dr Chris Arden

GPwSI, Southampton City PCT
As a GP with a Special Interest, Dr Chris Arden provided the background and a discussion forum on factors that are taken into account when assessing Cardiovascular risk and managing risk reduction in patients who have been identified

Victoria Lee

Diabetes Pharmacist, Southampton University Hospitals Trust
As a new specialist hospital pharmacist, Vicky focused on recent developments and the future management prospects for Type 2, both in secondary care and in the community
Diabetes Treatment Notes Handout

Trevor Gore

Pharmacy Development Controller, Reckitt Benckiser
A man who needed no introduction, he has probably been seen by more pharmacy staff than any other person alive. He provided us with some final food for thought about how we can "Make It Happen" and how to maximise our opportunities

Workshop Speakers
Posted on 8 December 2009
Michael Holden

Chief Office, Hampshire & Isle of Wight LPC
Revealing the latest insights into what Healthy Living Pharmacies might look like in the near future, Michael discussed how they might take their role in protecting from Cardiovascular Disease

Edward Horne

Senior Pharmacist, Southampton University Hospitals Trust
Edward ran a workshop session examining acute stroke management and secondary prevention

Deborah Evans

Director, balance
This practical workshop considered the impact of communicating risk, how to tailor the approach to individuals and the importance of providing lifestyle intervention options

Michelle Cerrato

Principal Pharmacist, Education and Training, Southampton University Hospital Trust
In a very interactive workshop, Michelle highlighted the latest innovations in the hospital care of patients with myocardial infarction and their after care.
Cardiology Quiz Handout
Cardiology Case Study Handout

Nicola Barnes

Intermediate Care Pharmacist, NHS Portsmouth
Nicola Barnes is based within the PCT rapid response team and has helped to develop a home visiting service which commenced in November 2008. The Intermediate Care pharmacy team aims to provides a compliance focused medication review for patients in their own home. The service is aimed especially at those at risk of hospital admission due to medication issues and for those patients who have been recently discharged from hospital and are also housebound. Prior to joining the PCT Nicola has worked both in community and primary care pharmacy.

Kevin Noble & Gary Warner

Community Pharmacy Lead & Pharmacy Contractor, Isle of Wight NHS PCT
The Isle of Wight NHS PCT now has more enhanced services than any other in the country; this true story of partnership working to provide access for patients revealed the how, the why and the very exciting next steps