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Cost Of A Pint
The 'shocking' cost of alcohol misuse in Northern Ireland was highlighted by Health Minister Michael McGimpsey in June after estimates that its cost to society equates to £679.8million with a range of £500million to £884million. "This research shows that the cost to the Health Service alone may be as high as around £160million each year with a further cost of £82million to Social Services,î the Minister said. ìThese figures are particularly pertinent in the context of my Departmentís very challenging financial situation because this is money that could be spent providing key frontline services."
 
Heart In Hands
The British Heart Foundation Northern Ireland is appealing to fundraisers to help it reach its target of £80,000 by August. The campaign is to recruit more heart nurses to support patients throughout the province and to reduce secondary care admissions.
 
Haiti Fundraising
Staff at Holly Villa in the Tyrone and Fermanagh Hospital have raised over £320 for a group who are travelling to Haiti in October to build houses following the earthquake. The Tyrone Haiti Build is a project in conjunction with the Haven Partnership to support those affected by the disaster.
 
Secondary Care Supported
A new hospital in Omaghs fight for funding has been supported by Health Minister Michael McGimpsey. Speaking at a meeting with the Omagh joint liaison group, the Minister said: "I am fully committed to the development of the new Omagh hospital and will continue to press for the essential funding needed to make this a reality."
 
Commissioning Together
Pharmacists and GPs must work together to define the gaps in commissioning data, review how they can be filled and to determine the correct level of care provision for a particular area, according to Stephen Foster, the head of the new Healthcare Professionals Commissioning Network. The network is open to any health or social care professional who would like to engage in commissioning. tinyurl.com/HCPnetwork
 
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Summer Ball - An Unmissable Night! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Laure James - Editor Pharmacy in Focus   
Sunday, 25 April 2010 08:52

Book your tickets for the Summer Ball and enter or nominate the Future of Pharmacy Awards now!

 

 

What does the summer have in store for you? Whether you’ll be registering as a pharmacist, splitting from university for another term or just looking forward to a break from the dispensary, the Summer Ball and Future of Pharmacy Awards is the very best way for all young (and young at heart) to celebrate, socialise and create a night to remember.

The Future of Pharmacy Awards promises to be the main attraction of the night. A gala ceremony will serve as the backdrop while the very best talent and dedication among Northern Ireland’s young pharmacy population is highlighted.

Our winners can scoop cash prizes of £200 each and a specially commissioned trophy, along with the superlative professional recognition that comes with being a Future of Pharmacy Award winner! Details of the Summer Ball and Future of Pharmacy Awards were exclusively launched in last edition of Pharmacy in Focus and now that June 19, 2010 is firmly inked into all your diaries, now is the time to get your entries and nominations in for these spectacular Awards!

The full rundown on each of the four Future of Pharmacy Award categories can be found in this edition and this year we’re celebrating the crème de la crème of excellence, commitment and innovation of young pharmacists. 

The Pharmacist of the Future Award truly is an unparalleled way of celebrating remarkable passion and devotion to the profession while the Tutor of the Year Award has been introduced to recognise those driving forces behind the next generation of exemplary pharmacists in Northern Ireland. Have you revamped the system? Introduced some great new ways of working? Then the Innovator of the Year Award is for you! And finally, the Recognition of Excellence Award will be presented to one young pharmacist who has already excelled in one or more of the profession’s disciplines early on in their pharmacy career.

Have You Got The  Rx Factor?
Sing your way to stardom, or at least do your best to impress at our unique karaoke competition, The Rx Factor! Paul McCague proved that there is more to pharmacy talent than just triple checking when he scooped the top prize at last year’s competition, so if you think your vocal chords are silkier than his, be sure to get yourself up on stage.

Cool FM’s Sonya Mac
A favourite among Northern Ireland’s slightly younger (and definitely cooler) generations, Sonya hosted last year’s inaugural Ulster Chemists’ Association Summer Ball and is back for more!

Party Like It’s 2009!
Choruses of “so you finally got that hair sorted out” and “you’re better looking than I remember” could possibly be heard at the 2008/09 PRE-REG REUNION. If you registered in 2009, contact Tammy McAlpine at the Ulster Chemists’ Association ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ) offices for details on how to catch up with the best and worst of your university year! More details can be found on Facebook, just search for Ulster Chemists’ Association.

Late Bar & DJ
The night will be topped off on the dancefloor but if you need to recuperate, take some time to relax in our late bar. If you’re planning on partying through the night, why not stay at the Ramada Hotel? There is a limited number of rooms available, exclusively reserved for Summer Ball guests. Call 028 9089 1896 and quote SB190610 to ensure your accommodation is booked!

Wine And Dine
The very finest feasting is to be found at the Ramada Hotel in Shaw’s Bridge, with succulence and variety to suit the most discerning of diners– and that’s even before the Future of Pharmacy Awards celebrations begin!