Pharmacy overlooked - The Times 26th October 2007

Some years from now, when I turn 60, I will want all my family around me to mark the occasion. The NHS celebrates its 60th year in 2008, but the man responsible for the anniversary review, Health Minister Lord Darzi of Denham (letter, Oct 17), seems to have forgotten to invite the whole NHS family to the party. His “Our NHS, Our Future” advisory board consists of four GPs, two nurses and a patient representative — an intriguing ratio. Assorted eminent others are included, but pharmacy’s invitation seems to have been lost in the post, despite the Department of Health recognising pharmacy as “perhaps the biggest untapped resource for health improvement”. No doubt others are feeling rather left out too.

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