RPS England Pharmacy Board Chair Tase Oputu has been appointed to the NHS Assembly to represent the pharmacy profession.

The NHS Assembly is a national forum of stakeholders from across the health and care system to support the NHS England Board in the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan. Members bring broad stakeholder insight and frontline experience to discussions, serving as a “guiding coalition” on implementation of the improvements outlined in the plan.

Membership is drawn from national and frontline clinical leaders, patient leaders, staff representatives, health and care system leaders and voluntary, community and social enterprise sector leaders.

Tase Oputu, said: “I’m honoured to join the NHS Assembly at such a key time for healthcare in England. Pharmacists and pharmacy teams play a crucial role in the healthcare system, and I look forward to representing the pharmacy profession. This is a valuable opportunity for me to contribute to the discussions that will shape the delivery of the NHS Long Term Plan, ensuring the voices of pharmacy are heard and play an integral part in the plan’s delivery.”

Tase will officially join the Assembly when it meets on 11 September.

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