Terms and Conditions Committee AfC Outcomes There is a dearth of information on outcomes, but it was reported that some data should be available at the end of October in data provided by NHS Education and Development.
AfC Outcomes There is a dearth of information on outcomes, but it was reported that some data should be available at the end of October in data provided by NHS Education and Development.
On-call The official position is that a solution will be in place for April 2008. The more jaundiced Council members noted that this was similar to assurances that it would be in place in 2007!
Pay Review Body Work on a national RRP for pharmacists continues.
Working Time Directive The guidance is ready apart from clarification on a couple of points. It is likely to cause problems for many out of hours rotas.
Pensions The new pension scheme has been agreed. It was noted that many members may be unprepared for the 0.5% reduction in salary that will occur in April 2008 as the superannuation contribution is increased from 6% to 6.5%.
NPC (Council) Elections Nomination papers for the NPC will be circulated in November. The new NPC will take over on January 1st 2008. Anyone interested in standing for election should contact myself or the Group Secretary, Ian MacDonald, for details of what is required of a Regional Member.
Meetings It was noted that the President was meeting with the English Chief Pharmacist on 5th October and with the Chief Executive of the RPSGB at a later date. I informed Council of my meeting with the Scottish Chief Pharmacist on 4th October. Agendae for each of the meetings were discussed.
RPSGB fee increase The proposed GHP response is on the GHP forum. Members are encouraged to comment on the response.
Colin Rodden 26 September 2007