Marvin OnumonuThe Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS), working with Pharmacist Support, the British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA) and the Pharmacy Schools Council (PhSC), has launched the 2025 Workforce Wellbeing Survey.
The focus is on pharmacy students, foundation trainees and early career pharmacists.
The student survey covers wellbeing, study experiences and expectations of workplace support.
The survey for trainees and early career pharmacists asks about workplace conditions, mental health and support needs during early career stages.
Additionally, the Survey will help partners to understand current wellbeing, study and workplace experiences, identify barriers and enablers to progression and job satisfaction, and shape targeted resources and advocacy.
Professor Claire Anderson, president of RPS, said: “People experience different pressures at all stages of their pharmacy career and wellbeing should be a priority right from the very start.
“This survey will help ensure the voices of students, trainees and early career pharmacists are heard and that meaningful support is provided where it’s needed most.”
Danielle Hunt, CEO of Pharmacist Support, said: “At Pharmacist Support, we’re dedicated to ensuring every member of our pharmacy family feels supported to manage their wellbeing, wherever they are in their journey.
“By collaborating on this year’s Workforce Wellbeing Survey, we can gain a clearer understanding of the challenges facing students, trainees and early career pharmacists.
“These insights will be vital in shaping the preventative, evidence-based support and resources we provide.”
Hunt added: “Together with our partners, we want to build a culture where wellbeing is prioritised from the very start of a pharmacy career and continues throughout working life.”
Martina Aikon, president of BPSA, said: “In recent years, the initial training and education of pharmacists has changed drastically, providing new experiences and opportunities for students and trainees in the earliest days of their career.
“Gathering feedback to understand the current wellbeing of students and trainees, as well as their outlook on their future career, can ensure appropriate support and resources are available from the earliest stages of their pharmacy journey.
“We welcome the creation of this survey and encourage members to share their perspectives by completing the survey.”
Cate Whittlesea of the Pharmacy Schools Council said: “We are pleased that pharmacy students, foundation trainee and early career pharmacists are the focus of the 2025 survey.
“Their views on wellbeing, study experiences and workplace support will provide further insight into current provision and identify where additional support is required at this point in their pharmacy career.”
Both surveys are open until 5pm on 2nd December.
