1. UKMi Strategy 2007 Replaces 2000 Strategy Launched 31/10/2007 Takes account of political, policy, organisational and operational NHS changes Takes account of national devolution variations to maintain UK-wide relevance Defines 5 key strategic aims Addresses key issues to maintain the crucial value of MI services

2. Key UKMi Elements UKMi is an NHS service provided through an integrated network of local and regional medicines information centres. It is a critical NHS resource for medicines management at patient and organisational levels.

3. NHS Change Drivers Increased access to health services and health information by patients. Development of intermediate care with transfer of complex cases into the community. Development of specialist networks. New non-traditional prescribers. New commissioning arrangements. Regulatory changes created to ensure life- long competency of practitioners. Plurality of healthcare providers from independent and charitable sectors (in England).

4. The 5 Strategic Aims Reflect a patient-focused NHS Develop the service to healthcare providers Develop healthcare staff Support to NHS commissioning and planning bodies Collaborate effectively with other organisations at national level

5. Strategic Aim 1 Reflect a patient-focused NHS Local patient helplines Patient information – written and electronic Patient-focussed organisations (NHS Direct/NHS24)

6. Strategic Aim 2 Develop the service to healthcare providers Patient safety - NHS Injectable Medicines Guide Healthcare professional development – Community pharmacists, Independent prescribers Equitable NHS access NeLM - delivery of integrated medicines information IT utilisation Decision support input e-prescribing MI as evidence-based focus for medicines management

7. Strategic Aim 3 Develop healthcare staff Develop competent workforce by: Local education & training initiatives for a range of healthcare professionals to find and evaluate information Develop broad workforce strategy MI technicians Consultant MI Pharmacists

8. Strategic Aim 4 Support NHS commissioning & planning bodies Evidence-based outputs to facilitate medicines management and formularies Medicines management leads in PCOs Strategic planning and policy making – horizon scanning/policy scoping Service QA to ensure standards and value for money Audit for other information-providing healthcare organisations, e.g. NHS Direct Support local implementation of national guidance

9. Strategic Aim 5 Collaborate effectively with other organisations at national level Horizon scanning (NHSC, SMC) National guidance (NICE, SIGN) NeLM NHS Direct/NHS24 NPSA NKS (e-prescribing) Pharmacy professional body(ies) Research organisations

10. ..all supporting NHS agenda Patient safety Patient access to good quality care Cost-effective prescribing A competent work force Value for money

11. The challenge Big agenda Covers all aspects of MI – local to national Requires engagement with users, stakeholders and commissioners Collaborative working IT & communications Funding and investment Information governance