We entered 2021 in lockdown at the height of the second wave of the pandemic, with the health and social care sector working tirelessly to keep us safe.
Despite these difficulties, we’ve also had notable successes this year with the mass rollout of the vaccination programme and at PRSB we are immensely proud that our Community Pharmacy Standard supported the covid and flu vaccination programmes, and the childhood and adult immunisation programmes.
Find out more about our key achievements for this year.
A great inaugural year for PRSB's Partnership Scheme
2021 saw the introduction of PRSB's new Partnership Scheme, which has gone from strength to strength since its launch. Read the highlights from the year..
Although the end of 2021 is nearly here, PRSB is working hard on developing the first batch of standards to be published in 2022. Click below to find out what’s to come and for more information on any of our standards, please contact info@theprsb.org.
The government responds to the Paterson Inquiry's recommendations
Last week, the government responded to the Paterson Inquiry's recommendations, accepting or accepting in principle the majority of recommendations. The PRSB advised the Inquiry at every stage of the process and particularly emphasised the importance of writing directly to patients so that they are fully aware of their treatment and can spot issues before they occur.
You can watch our Chair, Professor Maureen Baker CBE, and Chair of the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, Professor Helen Stokes-Lampard, explain the importance of writing to patients and read Maureen's blog on the Inquiry below.
Engaging with the 3 nations a priority for PRSB in 2022
Engaging with colleagues and people in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland will be a top priority for PRSB next year and we are currently looking at how we can do this, ensuring that our projects reflect the legislation and requirements of the whole of the UK.
After a successful first event in October, we will be looking to grow the People Network in the New Year with more workshops and a paid People Network lead to steer the project’s direction. If you have experience using services and would like to join the Network, please email athena.rees@theprsb.org.
The Welsh Nursing Care Record (WNCR) wins Best Healthcare Sector IT Project of the Year
A big congratulations to the team behind the digital WNCR, who have won the British Computing Society's 'Best Healthcare Sector IT Project of the Year'. PRSB is working collaboratively with the team on this work and our own digital nursing project.
Click below to read more about our nursing project or get in touch: info@theprsb.org
The PRSB welcomes Andy Hall as its new Head of Marketing
The PRSB team has greatly expanded throughout 2021, welcoming several new members of staff. We are pleased to welcome our newest recruit to the team, Andy Hall, as Head of Marketing.
We caught up with Andy to hear more about his professional background, what he hopes to contribute to the role and his priorities going forward.
