The British Pharmaceutical Conference (BPC) is the flagship event of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain and will return to Manchester for four days (6-9 Sept 2009). BPC 2009 will showcase a new dedicated two-day pharmacy practice conference followed by a new three-day science conference. The theme for 2009, Quality and safety: new vision, old values will explore in depth how the traditional core values of pharmacy are driving the development of the profession in the 21st century. practice@BPC will highlight the many complex issues facing the working pharmacist on the high street, in primary care organisations, NHS Trusts and beyond, and will focus on supporting pharmacists to develop the much broader range of professional skills now required for a rewarding and profitable career in the future. This year?s Practice Research Chair is Professor Peter Noyce, Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Director of the Workforce Academy at the University of Manchester. Together with policy leads from the Society, he will be putting together sessions that feature the latest news, research and views covering all aspects of this theme. There are opportunities for oral and poster presentations and so please submit your abstract to www.healthlinks-events-bpc2009.co.uk/calls.htm no later than Friday 13th March 2009