Age
In our inclusion and diversity survey, age was one of the barriers to working in pharmacy, where many said more could be done to support inclusion.
We want everyone to feel they belong in the profession, and want to ensure there are opportunities for everyone to fulfil their potential in pharmacy.
Providing mentorship and guidance for pharmacists in all career stages
“We retired pharmacists have the experience and skills to support the self-development of pharmacists at all stages of their career.”
– Theresa Rutter, a retired pharmacist
Breaking the barriers
Read about the achievements and experiences of others:
- Overcoming ageism in pharmacy: Would you believe someone in their early thirties could be a Chief Pharmacist? Find out how ageism affects self-confidence from Jaspreet Sohal – Is it the last acceptable prejudice? (Link to be added soon.)
- Mentorship in pharmacy: Have you thought about becoming a mentor for the next generation of pharmacists? Theresa Rutter, FFRPS FRPharmS, a retired pharmacist, shares her experience of mentoring (link to be added soon).
- Transitioning between pharmacy sectors: Read about the experiences of one young pharmacist who made the switch from community to industry (link to be added soon).
Advancing women in leadership roles
Watch our livestream Women in Pharmacy, where you can learn how it feels to take on senior roles such as Chief Pharmacist at a young age.
What you can do
Together, we can tackle ageism in our pharmacy workplaces.
As a pharmacist, here are some actions you can take, and some resources to help you understand age inequality.
Zero tolerance for microaggressions
You can be affected by ageism at any stage of your career.
Age-related microaggressions are the everyday, subtle, intentional and unintentional interactions or behaviours that communicate bias based on age. They can have a huge impact on how you feel about yourself, and your career prospects.
Download our free posters on age-based microaggressions for your workplace.
What we’re doing
Our senior members are a vital part of our mission to put pharmacy at the forefront of healthcare. With so many of you still active and engaged in the profession, we provide support through our retired pharmacists group.
- If you’re just starting out, see what we can offer you
- Are you a student? We’re here to help
We’ve reviewed our processes for recruitment, national Board elections, awarding Fellowships and are committed to Equality Impact Assessments on all areas of our work.
We collect Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) data for our membership every year to understand more about our members and ensure our services are inclusive.
We’re working to achieve real and lasting change for pharmacy through challenge, advocacy with our profession, partners and contributors within and outside of pharmacy.
Inclusion and diversity blogs
Many RCPharm members have written about their experiences in promoting and fighting for Inclusion and Diversity in pharmacy.
To discover their stories and learn about how their experiences, background and culture have shaped who they are today, browse through our collection below.
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Empowering inclusive leadership through the North West IPP Toolkit and steering group journey
Pharmacy leaders in the North West are driving meaningful cultural change through a co‑produced IPP Toolkit and a collaborative steering group, empowering teams to embed equity, diversity and belonging into everyday practice.