Business Details
Your Partner in Pharmacy Professional Development
The Centre For Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE) is a leading provider of educational solutions for the NHS pharmacy workforce across England. Established to maximise the profession's contribution to improving patient care, we deliver high-quality, vocationally focused learning programmes developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals. Our offerings include face-to-face events, online courses, and distance learning materials, all underpinned by a robust quality assurance process.We specialise in advancing pharmacy practice through clinical skills development, public health initiatives, and leadership training, while maintaining strong partnerships with NHS England and academic institutions. Our commitment to cultural competence ensures pharmacy professionals can deliver person-centred care across diverse settings.
Services
Clinical pharmacy training
Public health workshops
Leadership development
Medicines optimisation
Prescribing support
Care home pharmacy services
Digital healthcare training
Revalidation support
Environmental sustainability guidance
Cultural competence education
Highlights and features
- We offer NHS-commissioned programmes aligned with current healthcare priorities
- Our learning resources undergo rigorous quality assurance processes
- We provide flexible learning formats including online, face-to-face, and distance learning
- Our team includes expert educators with extensive pharmacy sector experience
- We maintain strong partnerships with The University of Manchester and professional bodies
Associations and certifications
- NHS England
What people say
Excellent learning resources
Expert educators
NHS-commissioned programmes
Flexible learning formats
Quality-assured content
Services
Clinical pharmacy training
Our clinical pharmacy programmes advance professional knowledge across 30+ therapeutic areas, from acute care to chronic disease management. Designed for pharmacists and technicians, these courses combine evidence-based practice with practical skills development. Participants gain confidence in medicines optimisation and patient safety through interactive workshops and e-learning modules.
Public health workshops
We deliver comprehensive public health training covering contraception services, smoking cessation, and health inequalities. Our workshops align with NHS priorities and include practical tools for community engagement. Participants learn to implement effective health interventions and promote wellness in diverse populations.
Leadership development
Our leadership programmes build essential skills for pharmacy professionals in primary care and hospital settings. Through residential workshops and online courses, participants develop team management capabilities, strategic thinking, and change leadership expertise. The curriculum addresses current NHS challenges and service improvement strategies.
Medicines optimisation
We provide specialist training in medicines reconciliation, deprescribing, and safe prescribing practices. Our programmes cover antimicrobial stewardship, polypharmacy management, and patient consultation techniques. Participants gain practical skills to improve medication safety and treatment outcomes across care settings.
Digital healthcare training
Our digital healthcare courses prepare pharmacy professionals for technology-enabled care delivery. Training covers telemedicine consultations, electronic prescribing systems, and digital health records management. Participants learn to implement innovative solutions that enhance patient access and service efficiency.
People
Trudi Ward
Lead Educator
Experienced pharmacy professional specialising in clinical skills development with 15 years' experience in NHS education programmes.
Sarah Bateman
Programme Director
Senior leader in pharmacy education with expertise in weight management services and prescribing perspectives development.
Questions
Is CPPE accredited by NHS England?
Yes, we are commissioned by NHS England to deliver educational programmes aligned with national healthcare priorities.
What learning formats do you offer?
We provide face-to-face workshops, online courses, distance learning materials, and blended learning programmes.
Do you offer international certification?
Our programmes focus on UK healthcare standards but provide transferable skills applicable internationally.
How do I access your learning resources?
Create an account on our website to access free resources and register for paid programmes.
Do you provide revalidation support?
Yes, our programmes help pharmacy professionals meet GPhC revalidation requirements through structured learning and assessments.
What speciality areas do you cover?
We offer training in 30+ clinical areas including cardiology, diabetes, mental health, and respiratory care.
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