Shaping the future pharmacy workforce
Universities and training providers play a vital role in shaping the future pharmacy workforce. They play a crucial role in supporting students and trainees during their journey to becoming pharmacists, helping them develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence they need to succeed in professional practice.
This stage of development can also bring significant pressure. Academic demands, placements, and the transition to becoming a newly qualified pharmacist can all impact wellbeing.
If you are a university or training provider, we are here to work alongside you to support student and trainee wellbeing, ensuring they are equipped not only to succeed academically, but to build sustainable and fulfilling careers in pharmacy.
Early support can make a lasting difference. By working together to prioritise wellbeing, we can:
- Reduce the risk of stress and burnout
- Build resilience and confidence in future pharmacists
- Promote healthy coping strategies early in careers
- Help students and trainees transition into the workforce better prepared and supported
How we can help universities and training providers
We value collaboration with universities and training providers. By working together, we can:
- Support the wellbeing of students and trainees
- Strengthen the future pharmacy workforce
- Promote a culture of openness and support from the very start of professional careers
Resources and Guidance
We provide a range of accessible resources to support student and trainee wellbeing, including:
- Practical self-help tools and guidance
- Information on recognising and managing stress
- Signposting to further support services
These resources can be integrated into your teaching, support services, or shared directly with students and trainees.
View our resources for students
View our resources for trainees
Facilitated Workshops
We offer tailored, interactive workshops designed specifically for pharmacy students and trainees. These sessions focus on building resilience, managing pressure, and supporting wellbeing in both academic and practice settings.
Workshops can:
- Provide practical tools for managing stress and workload
- Encourage open conversations about wellbeing
- Prepare students for the realities of professional practice
- Support a culture of openness and support within training environments
Our online wellbeing workshops
ACTNow: Supporting student and trainee wellbeing
Our ACTNow wellbeing campaigns for students and trainees encourage positive action to support wellbeing throughout their pharmacy journey.
The campaigns provide free resources, practical guidance and wellbeing-focused activities designed specifically for those studying and training to become pharmacists. By sharing ACTNow with your students and trainees, you can help raise awareness of wellbeing, encourage healthy habits and signpost individuals to support when they need it.
We encourage universities and training providers to:
- Share campaign resources through student and trainee communications
- Promote ACTNow through learning platforms, newsletters and events
- Encourage conversations about wellbeing and self-care
- Signpost students and trainees to the support available from Pharmacist Support
Together, we can help build a culture where wellbeing is prioritised from the very start of a pharmacy career.
Learn more about ACTNow
Stay connected
Our dedicated e-news updates are a simple way to stay informed about the latest resources, workshops and support available for pharmacy students and trainees.
By signing up, you can:
- Keep up to date with new wellbeing resources and initiatives
- Access opportunities to support your students and trainees
- Stay connected with wider developments in pharmacy wellbeing and education
Whether you’re supporting future pharmacists in the classroom or during foundation training, our e-news can help you stay informed about the latest support and opportunities available. Email us using the button below and we’ll add you to our circulation list.
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