The vital role of employers

Employers are at the heart of the pharmacy profession. Beyond delivering services and managing operations, you shape the environment in which pharmacists and pharmacy teams work, grow, and thrive. A supportive workplace has a direct impact on:

• Staff wellbeing and retention
• Patient safety and quality of care
• Team morale and productivity

We recognise that pharmacy is an increasingly complex and high-pressure environment and employers face many challenges.  We want to support you in supporting staff wellbeing and fostering a positive working environment for your team.

How we can help you foster a positive working environment for your team

Resources

We provide a range of practical resources to help employers support the wellbeing of their pharmacy teams. Our resources are designed to:

• Help employers recognise and respond to wellbeing concerns
• Promote a proactive, supportive workplace culture
• Provide practical guidance for managing workplace pressures

Accessible and easy to use, these resources can be integrated into your existing workplace practices.

See our resources

Online Wellbeing Workshops

Our online wellbeing workshops are tailored specifically for pharmacy teams, supporting staff to manage pressures and maintain their wellbeing in a demanding environment.

These sessions offer:

• Practical strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout
• Tools to build resilience and support mental wellbeing
• Opportunities for reflection and shared learning
• A supportive space to discuss common workplace challenges

Our online wellbeing workshops

Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture Course for managers and leaders

Informed by insights from our annual workforce wellbeing survey, we have developed our award-winning* “Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture” course for current and aspiring pharmacy managers, leaders, and supervisors.

This comprehensive six-module programme is designed to equip them with the knowledge, skills, and evidence-based tools to support the wellbeing of pharmacists and the wider pharmacy team.

The course focuses on practical application, enabling individuals to:

• Develop effective communication and team-building skills
• Promote a positive and supportive workplace culture
• Understand and respond to wellbeing challenges within their team
• Apply learning directly to real-world pharmacy settings

Using tailored, pharmacy-specific examples, the programme ensures learning is relevant, accessible, and immediately transferable to your workplace.

*Winner of the Excellence in Workforce Wellbeing award at the Charity Learning Awards 2024.

Our Embracing a Workplace Wellbeing Culture course

ACTNow: Supporting wellbeing across your organisation

Each year, our ACTNow wellbeing campaign encourages members of the pharmacy profession to take positive action to support their wellbeing.

The campaign provides free wellbeing resources, practical tips and activities tailored to key audiences across the pharmacy profession. By sharing ACTNow with your teams, you can help raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing and encourage staff to prioritise their own health and wellbeing.

Getting involved is simple. We encourage employers and organisations to:

• Share campaign resources with staff and pharmacy teams
• Promote ACTNow through internal communications and staff networks
• Encourage conversations about wellbeing in the workplace
• Signpost colleagues to the free resources and support available

Learn more about ACTNow

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Supporting wellbeing across the pharmacy profession is a shared responsibility. Our free Partners and Supporters e-newsletter helps organisations stay informed about the latest wellbeing initiatives, resources and opportunities to work with Pharmacist Support.

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