Webinar: Bridging Communities and Healthcare and Osteoporosis Prevention
PCPA General Practice Pharmacy Technician 2025 Award Showcase
PCPA Awards Showcase Series
This series gives our award winners the opportunity to showcase their work, share practical insights, and inspire others across the sector.
Each session will spotlight a winning project, exploring what made it stand out, how it was implemented in practice, and what others can learn and apply in their own organisations. Whether you’re looking for practical tools, real-world experience, or fresh ideas, this series is designed to turn award-winning innovation into shared learning.
Webinar Details
Bridging Communities and Healthcare and Osteoporosis Prevention
PCPA Pharmacy Technician of the Year Award Showcase
Date: Tuesday 14th April
Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm
Key takeaways:
- Pharmacy Technician’s Role in Supporting Migrant Patients in GP Practice
- Pharmacy Technician led projects for Osteoporosis Prevention
- Special announcement for Pharmacy Technician's Day
Chair: Abbie Stirling
PCPA Pharmacy Technician National Lead, Research Lead & Clinical Pharmacy Technician, Sunlight Group Practice
Speakers
Samira Islam
Pharmacy Technician, WellBN Healthcare
PCPA General Practice Pharmacy Technician 2025 Award Winner
Samira began her pharmacy career in community pharmacy, where she spent 12 years developing her knowledge and experience. Over the past four years in primary care, she progressed from issuing prescriptions to becoming a Deputy Pharmacy Manager and Senior Pharmacy Technician, now leading a team of 15 pharmacists and 5 prescription clerks while working closely with GPs, nurses, and wider healthcare teams.
Her work focuses on medication optimisation, patient safety, and improving equitable access to medicines. She is passionate about community engagement, supporting health campaigns, migrant communities, and accessible patient information. In 2025, Samira was recognised with the PCPA GP Pharmacy Technician Award.
Jodie Wilkinson
Practice Pharmacy Technician, Sabden and Whalley Medical Group
PCPA General Practice Pharmacy Technician 2025 Highly Commended
With over 13 years of experience in the pharmaceutical field, Jodie is currently a Pharmacy Technician at Sabden & Whalley Medical Limited.
Her role focuses on medicines reconciliation, vaccination programme management, and optimising pharmaceutical practices to ensure patient safety and compliance. She works closely with healthcare professionals to support safe and effective use of medicines and improve patient outcomes.
In addition to her clinical responsibilities, Jodie contributes to the development of healthcare initiatives, including a bone health project focused on improving osteoporosis awareness and prevention in women.
