070 Adrian Zacher: Part I - How to dramatically improve the quality and accessibility of sleep expertise in community pharmacies

<p>On this week's episode I am proud to launch a 3-part series about <strong>SLEEP</strong>. Part I of this series is with Adrian Zacher. Adrian is a passionate advocate for tackling sleep disorders. Though he is not a pharmacist, he has over 25 years of experience in this specialist area and has experience working in several roles related to sleep. His most recent roles include:</p> <p>- CEO and co-founder of The British Society of Pharmacy Sleep Services (BSPSS)</p> <p>- Founder and Director of Snorer Pharmacy</p> <p>- Author of Killer in you bedroom: Actionable help for snoring and drowsiness</p> <p>BSPSS is a charity that aims to dramatically improve the quality and accessibility of sleep expertise in community pharmacies through bespoke professional training and patient education materials. Sleep issues&nbsp;span the generations and&nbsp;affect a large proportion of the population. Through accessible, earliest possible intervention,&nbsp;the charity aim to support people in need of sleep expertise and help them cope, adapt and prosper. These services will hopefully&nbsp;have a lasting impact upon the mental health and resilience of the entire community, as well as freeing up invaluable GP time.</p> <p>Membership to BSPSS is currently <strong>FREE</strong>. You can also access&nbsp;<strong>FREE</strong> online courses that will support your patients with sleep issues, create new revenue streams, and learn more about screening and signposting to different services.</p> <p>Snorer Pharmacy is a website that provides training and education to community pharmacists to help patients with suspected sleep disorders, such as snoring and sleep apnoea, at the earliest opportunity. Currently the course is&nbsp;<strong>FREE&nbsp;</strong>and you can utilise the tools as part of your Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Go and check out the website linked below!</p> <p>Adrian and I connected via Linkedin and&nbsp;I was immediately drawn towards his&nbsp;passion to&nbsp;helping people with sleep disorders and the driv