In an insightful episode of the podcast, hosted by C+D's clinical editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, guest Melissa Cochrane, a prominent figure in pharmacist support, delves into the myriad challenges faced by pharmacists in today's demanding healthcare landscape. Cochrane, leveraging her extensive experience, highlights the critical need for robust support systems to aid pharmacists, and the development of the Encouraging a wellbeing culture training course and the pharmacist support learning platform. https://pharmacistsupport.org/how-we-can-help/wellbeing-service/embracing-a-workplace-wellbeing-culture/

In the latest episode of the A Coffee With... podcast series, co-owner of four independent pharmacies Sobha Sharma Kandel, tells C+D about the juggle of being a mother and entrepreneur, and connecting with the Nepalese community. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • The challenge of running a pharmacy business • Advice for female entrepreneurs • Connecting with the local community

Multihyphenate pharmacy professional Anisha Patel discusses her unconventional path through pharmacy in this week’s ‘A Coffee With…’ podcast. Listen to the podcast to learn about:   • The challenges and opportunities working in an international pharmacy environment • How to move outside your career comfort zone • The joys of teaching the next generation of pharmacy students

In the latest episode of the C+D podcast, clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta delved into the crucial topic of elderly nutrition with nutritionist and pharmacist Isabelle Nunn. Nunn, drawing from her extensive experience in community pharmacy, provided valuable insights into the unique nutritional needs of the elderly population. The discussion covered various aspects of elderly nutrition, including common deficiencies, dietary recommendations, and the role of supplements. Nunn emphasized the importance of a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients such as vitamins D and B12, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids, which are particularly vital for maintaining bone health, cognitive function, and overall well-being in older adults. Furthermore, Nunn highlighted the challenges that elderly individuals may face in maintaining a nutritious diet, such as dental issues, decreased appetite, and limited mobility. She offered practical strategies for pharmacists to support elderly patients in addressing these challenges, such as recommending nutrient-dense foods, assisting with medication management, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to optimize nutritional care. Overall, the podcast episode provided valuable insights into the critical role of pharmacists in promoting healthy aging through personalized nutrition interventions for elderly patients. It underscored the importance of proactive healthcare approaches that prioritize nutritional support to enhance the quality of life and well-being of older adults.

Listen to C+D's first Big Debate live at the Pharmacy Show - Is Pharmacy Education Fit For Purpose? With Beth Kennedy, C+D Editor, Nana Ofori-Atta, C+D Clinical and Custom Content Editor, Marvin Munzu, Preregshortcuts Ltd Managing director, co-founder and clinical lead and ZhyarSaid, RevisePharma Founder and education lead

Danielle Hunt, chief executive of Pharmacist Support, tells C+D about her experience of becoming a leader and offers some insight into female pharmacists and mental health. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • Pharmacist Support CEO Danielle Hunt’s career • Some of the challenges women face and how to overcome them • Her hopes for the future

Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: There’s power in a diversity of experience Elsy Gomez Campos, Pharmacist and Founder and President of the UK Black pharmacist association (UKBPA) speaks with C+D's Nana Ofori-Atta

Recording of Pharmacy Show 2023 careers session: Diversity and inclusion in pharmacy: Overcoming hurdles Dr Mahendra G Patel OBE, Head of the Centre for Research Equity , Department of Primary Care Health Sciences, University of Oxford

Janet Morrison, CEO of Community Pharmacy England, talks to C+D about her career to date, and offers advice to other woman wanting to step up to a leadership role within the pharmacy industry. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • CPE’s ambitions for the future of diversity within community pharmacy • Janet Morrison’s career to the point of leading CPE • Advice about juggling a young family and a career

Pharmacy historian Briony Hudson discusses the importance of women in pharmacy dating back centuries for breaking down doors for the female pharmacists of today in the latest episode of A Coffee With…podcast series. Listen to the podcast to learn about: • The beginnings of women in pharmacy • What the significant step changes were to women’s official role in pharmacy • What women working in pharmacy today can learn from their predecessors

Partnered content: In this podcast, C+D clinical and custom content editor Nana Ofori-Atta speaks with Christie & Co about its recent market review in 2023. This discussion involves recent changes within the pharmacy market, the trends and movements seen in the market and how these affect contractors and employees within the pharmacy sector. Listen to find out more.