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Empowering Pharmacists:

Prioritising wellbeing for a

resilient workforce

Danielle Hunt,
Chief Executive of Pharmacist Support
– the profession’s independent charity.

Pharmacists are at the heart of community Positive workplace culture:
healthcare, providing essential services Creating environments to thrive
while navigating increasing pressures within
the sector. From growing workloads and For many pharmacists, work is having an
medicine shortages to financial challenges, impact on their wellbeing and personal lives.
the demands on pharmacy teams are Our survey found that 18% of respondents
great. While their focus is often on caring had taken time off in the last year due to
for others, it is important that pharmacists the effects of work on their mental health.
receive the support they need to maintain
their own wellbeing. Long hours, high workloads, lack of
colleague support and lack of breaks
At Pharmacist Support, we see can all contribute to stress and burnout.
first-hand the impact that workplace Employers, including pharmacy owners and
pressures can have on mental health. managers, play a key role in fostering a
Our recent workforce wellbeing survey culture that promotes and supports staff
conducted jointly with the Royal wellbeing. Pharmacist Support’s Embracing
Pharmaceutical Society revealed that a workplace wellbeing culture course
91% of respondents working in community provides pharmacy teams with the skills
pharmacy are at high risk of burnout. It and strategies needed to create a positive
is essential that pharmacy teams are and sustainable workplace environment.
equipped with the tools and support they Additionally, our wellbeing workshops equip
need to thrive, both professionally individuals with techniques to manage
and personally. stress and improve work-life balance.

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