Newsletters and WhatsApp

Community Pharmacy Black Country produces and sends out newsletters to both contractors and pharmacists on topics that are important locally. These affect those businesses directly, and we try not to duplicate national messages from Community Pharmacy England. You can view past newsletters in reverse chronological order, or sign up to newsletters when they are published, by filling in the form below, or scanning the QR code above.

We also have a very active WhatsApp group, which pharmacists and technicians use to alert others to news, patients requiring certain medication, and excess stocks. Join using the QR code above.

Guidelines have been produced for users to agree to when joining the WhatsApp Channel to include:

1.Purpose of the group

• This group is for sharing updates, ideas and support related to the NHS App Ambassador programme for Community Pharmacy and Practice Staff. Please keep all conversations relevant to this theme.

2. Respectful Communication

• Be kind, courteous and respectful in all messages.
• Avoid sarcasm, aggressive tone or personal criticism
• Assume positive intent and encourage constructive discussions

3. No Confidential Information

• Do not share patient information or confidential NHS data
• Avoid discussing individual cases or internal staff matters

4. Keep it professional

• This group is not for personal chat, memes or off topic content
• Avoid excessive messaging

5. Participation & responsiveness

• Participation is voluntary but encouraged
• Don’t expect instant replies – people may respond in their own time

6. Promotion Free Zone

• No external advertising or promotion (unless approved and relevant)
• Do not share job adverts or services without permission from the group admin