Have Your Say: Pharmacy survey on genomics knowledge and training opportunities

Genomics is the study of the body’s genes, their functions and their influence on the growth, development and working of the body.

As you may be aware, as part of the NHS Long Term Plan, genomics is moving into routine NHS care. Seven Genomic Medicine Service Alliances and Genomic Laboratory Hubs have been established across England, with the core focus of ensuing equity of access to genomic testing for eligible patients across the country.

The Central & South Alliance are particularly interested to hear experiences and opinions around current practice (if any) in genomic medicine, or preparedness for this, and preferences for delivery of future training in this field.

The survey is divided into three sections:

1. Questions about you: basic demographics and training background

2. Questions about education and training

3. Questions about your current genomics practice (if any) and the future

This survey should take approximately 15-20 minutes to complete, is anonymous, and will help with genomics education and training plans for pharmacy colleagues.

Responses will be stored on a secure survey platform and will only be accessible for the project team.

To complete the survey: https://poll.hee.nhs.uk/s/GenomicsInPharmacy/

The survey is open to all pharmacy staff, including pharmacy technicians, pharmacists and dispensers, assistants, and support staff.

For further information contact Hayley Wickens (Consultant Pharmacist) on behalf of the Genomic Medicine Service Alliances at: Hayley.Wickens@uhs.nhs.uk