Introduction to Integrated Care Systems for Pharmacy Professionals

The Introduction to Integrated Care Systems (ICS) for Pharmacy Professionals programme helps trainee and early-career pharmacy staff understand how ICSs work and how pharmacy teams support better care across local areas.

The programme is divided into 3 learning parts:

1. An overview of how integrated care systems work
2. Interactive case studies from across health and care
3. Applying what you have learned
   A certificate is available when the programme is completed.

Intended audience

This programme is aimed at:

• Trainee pharmacy professionals
• Early-career pharmacy staff
• Any pharmacy professionals in any sector who want a basic understanding of ICSs

Key areas covered

The programme explains:

• What integrated care systems are and why they were created
• How NHS organisations, local authorities and partners work together in an ICS
• The role of pharmacy teams in improving joined-up care
• Real-life examples of how ICSs support patients and communities
• How to put learning into practice in your own area

Learning objectives

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:

• Describe what an ICS is and how it works
• Understand the priorities set out in the NHS Long Term Plan
• Recognise the key role that pharmacy teams play in an ICS
• Identify their local ICS and understand its priorities
• Start building a network of useful contacts across organisations
• Apply learning from case studies to improve care in their own setting