Older Peoples’ Network
The Older Peoples’ Network (OPNet) is a group of pharmacy practitioners from all sectors working with Older People at an operational level with the aim of sharing and learning from the experiences of its members – a “do once and share” approach. Typically one learning event is held each year. To join OPNet email LNWH-tr.MUS-SpecialistPharmacyService@nhs.net
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27th November 2018
OPNet – Pharmacy and the WHO Medicines Safety Challenge
We are pleased to give advance notice of the date for the annual Older People Pharmacy Network (OPNet) meeting which will be held on Tuesday…
7th November 2017
Patient-centred pharmacy support: Focus on visual impairment. Focus on cognitive impairment
The annual Older People Pharmacy Network (OPNet) meeting was held on Tuesday 7th November 2017 at NCVO, 8 Regents Wharf, London N1 9RL. The event focussed on patient-centred pharmacy…
8th November 2016
Identification and management of common conditions in older people: Pain and Frailty
Identification and management of common conditions in older people: Pain and Frailty Overall Aim This learning event aimed to provide the best available evidence and…
8th December 2015
10th November 2015
Annual meeting: supporting patients with physical and mental disabilities
Presentations and workshops to support pharmacists working with older people with cognitive impairment, hearing loss, sight loss and speech or swallowing difficulties.
20th November 2014
19th November 2013
Older People annual Pharmacy Network event medicines optimisation in dementia, polypharmacy, reducing readmissions, medicines safety, end of life care
Archived: this event took place in 2013 and the content has not been updated since then but remains contemporary. Some information may be out of…
23rd October 2012
Coordinator
Jane Hough
Associate Director, Medicines Use and Safety Team