We are writing to remind you that the Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme (CPTAP) Application of Funding (AoF) window opens today.
The application window is open from Monday 27 April 2026, 9am until Monday 18 May 2026, at midday. Please delete previous email, incorrect link sent out in error. Please ensure link states South East and not South West.
Application of Funding (AoF) requests must be submitted using the South East regional online application form
If you were unable to attend a national stakeholder engagement session, you can access a recording along with the transcript and links to resources referred to on our SWAY page.
Regional stakeholder engagement sessions are being held to provide further information. Use the link below to register for your preferred date. You need to attend one regional information session, even if you have previously applied for funding, due to changes in the application process and allocation of funding.
South East Regional Information Sessions
- Tuesday 28 April, 12 – 12.30pm – Register here
- Thursday 30 April, 8 – 8.30am – Register here
- Wednesday 6 May, 8 – 8.30pm – Register here
Q&A Drop In
- Monday 11 May, 7.30 – 8.30pm – Register here
- Wednesday 13 May, 1 – 2pm – Register here
- Thursday 14 May, 8 – 9am – Register here
Guidance to support completion of an application, along with further programme information, is available on our website.
If you have any questions, please email england.wtepharmacy.se@nhs.net and include “Community Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship Programme 2026” in the subject field.

