SNEE ICB Workforce Support
The ‘Can Do’ SNEE Pharmacy Workforce Strategy was adopted by the Suffolk and North East Essex (SNEE) ICS in October 2022. It was devised in response to the significant strain on pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and other team members and the need for a joined-up approach in SNEE to address current and future workforce challenges.
The workforce crisis affecting community pharmacy is particularly acute in the East of England and we are work closely with ICS colleagues to support contractors with the multifaceted issues around recruitment, retention and retaining staff.
Workforce Data
Please click on the links for the latest data from the NHS England’s 2022 community pharmacy workforce survey and the key findings. A recent Chemist and Druggist article highlights SNEE as the 3rd worst ranked area for Pharmacist vacancies in England at 23% vs the national average of 16%.
All pharmacy owners were required to complete the 2024 mandatory workforce survey, which closed on Wednesday, 11th December 2024. We are awaiting the results of the latest survey.
You can find details of SNEE workforce initiatives below that you may find useful in supporting your pharmacy:
