Neuropharmacy Academy

Developing neuropharmacists, supporting collaborative care

Supporting pharmacists with high quality, diverse content to maximise their role in the multidisciplinary team and improve patient outcomes.

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Building an effective neurology team

Knowledgeable pharmacists can initiate or support new treatment pathways, play an important role in patient education, medicine adherence, efficacy and safety, and provide advice to other healthcare professionals involved in the person's care. This Academy recognises the value of this essential role, and seeks to enhance pharmacist's clinical skills and build their confidence in managing a range of neurological conditions.

Designed by clinicians, for clinicians

Healthcare professionals have come together from across different backgrounds, localities, experiences and service models to develop our courses. They make up our valued Faculty, and are constantly shaping and updating the content and style of delivery to maximise its relevance and practicality. This Academy has also developed an International MasterClass, currently taking place in the Middle East.

Inspiring leadership

Co-developed by two neuro-pharmacists, this Academy is a clear example of the power of clinical leadership. The role of the pharmacist has evolved as the complexity of neurology medicines and treatments has changed, and neuropharmacy is a specialism in its own right. This Academy seeks to equip pharmacists with the confidence and skills they need to be an effective core member of a neurology team.

'The things you can't get from books'

Our mix of practical, peer-to-peer learning takes delegates from evidence-based information to transformational action that cannot be found in a textbook. The much valued peer-based discussion within the course continues through the pharmacist network we have developed, which works closely with the UKCPA neurosciences branch

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Supporting pharmacists with high quality, diverse content to maximise their role in the multidisciplinary team and improve patient outcomes.

Co-developed by two neuro-pharmacists, Neuropharmacy Academy is a clear example of the power of clinical leadership. The role of the pharmacist has evolved as the complexity of neurology medicines and treatments has changed, and neuropharmacy is now a specialism in its own right.

The only educational course dedicated to pharmacists specialising in neurosciences, delivered by colleagues from a range of professions. This MasterClass has highlighted the role we play in the patient pathway and in supporting our MDT colleagues.

Joela Mathews

Through a mix of practical and peer-to-peer learning the neuropharmacy training takes delegates from evidence-based information to transformational action that cannot be found in a textbook. The much valued peer-based discussion within the course is able to continue long after the event is over through a supportive pharmacist network which works closely with the UKCPA neuroscience branch.

MasterClass feedback

‘This has been a fantastic course – I am so grateful at having the opportunity to attend and see how other centres do things.’
‘The course has totally exceeded my expectations.’
‘It was good to see how other manage the infection risks with DMTs. I will take some of this back with me to review our guidelines.’
Supporters

Our work is made possible because of the wider support we receive, and we are incredibly grateful. Thanks to that support, we are transforming healthcare and changing the lives of people living with neurological conditions.

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Articles

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News and articles

15 Dec 2021 Posted in News

The Neuropharmacy Academy 2021

So 2021 started with such excitement and buzz, the vaccine for COVID-19, our salvation had arrived. And as I sit here at the end of the year, we are all encouraging everyone to take booster doses. In terms of the neuropharmacy academy we were lucky to see the second cohort graduate from the virtual / hybrid master classes and were lucky to hold webinars in between the master classes which covered a wide range of topics.

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People

Academy and faculty leaders

We are led and supported by experts with a variety of backgrounds across a range of disciplines. By bringing different passions to the Academy, they ensure we maintain a high quality of content and information across a diverse field of knowledge.
Rachel Dorsey-Campbell
Senior lead pharmacist
Joela Mathews
Lead neuroscience pharmacist
Shelley Jones
Consultant pharmacist neurosciences and deputy chief pharmacist, transformation and systems integration
Dr Neil Archibald
Clinical director for neurology and stroke and consultant neurologist
Daisy Cam
MS specialist nurse
Dr David Paling
Honorary strategic director, MS Academy & consultant neurologist
Dr Richard Davenport
Consultant neurologist
Dr Giles Elrington
Consultant Neurologist
Viv Horton
Advanced clinical pharmacist neurosciences
Natasha Hoyle
Clinical Pharmacist for Neurosciences
Dr Shona Scott
Consultant neurologist
Prof Peter Jenner
Emeritus Professor of Pharmacology
Dr Jitka Vanderpol
Consultant Neurologist

Projects

Projects

All two-module MasterClasses include an intermodule project. This is a workplace project that attendees complete as a key part of the course.

Attendees have free reign over this project. It might be service delivery, patient management or drug treatments, and it could take the form of a service description, an audit, or another form of research. It should meet a local need.

When complete, the project closes with a presentation to the other course members, faculty, and often their managers, commissioners or other people of influence in their area. The group chooses a winner and runner up who receive an award at an evening event, and all projects are shared in our resources section.

Winners
Evaluation of the Extended Pharmacy Service for Neurosciences Wards at KCH on Saturdays
By Grant O'Neil, Specialist Pharmacist, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Sita Shah Neurosciences Pharmacist, King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Anushka Dewan, Band 7 Rotational Pharmacist – Neurosciences, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
The 7 days stroke pharmacy service and centralisation of hyper acute stroke service in Coventry and Warwickshire
By Ting Ting Wong, Specialist Pharmacist in NeuroScience, University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust
The Identification of Inpatient Prescribing Errors on a Neurosurgical Ward of a Large Teaching Hospital
By Katherine Triffitt, Pharmacist, South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust