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An NHS worker’s return to pharmacy study: The NHS LSF
Thu 16th July 2026
In this member voice article, Hasmath Montgomery, an MPharm student at King’s College London and former NHS employee, reflects on the financial challenges facing pharmacy students. Drawing on their own experience as a mature student, they explore the barriers created by gaps in funding support, the impact this has on those pursuing a career in pharmacy, and why investing in future pharmacists is essential to strengthening the NHS workforce.
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Returning to pharmacy after parenthood: a profession that must do better
Tue 7th July 2026
In our latest member voice, an anonymous pharmacist shares their experience of returning to work after having a child and calls for greater flexibility and support for parents in pharmacy.
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Beyond exams: Discovering new perspectives at the PDA EDI Conference 2026
Wed 1st July 2026
In this Member Voice article, pharmacy student Ruby Howarth, reflects on her experience of attending the PDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference 2026 as a virtual participant. Ruby discusses how the event strengthened her confidence and provided valuable insights into equality, diversity and inclusion developments across the pharmacy profession.
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LGBT+ Network: Building Visibility, Advocacy and Community
Tue 9th June 2026
As the conversation around equality and inclusion continues to evolve, the role of the LGBT+ Network remains as important as ever. Dr Josh Wells, Vice President of the LGBT+ Network, discusses the committee’s priorities, progress, and how members can play a part in shaping its future.
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Empowering students: A two-time pharmacy leadership award winner’s journey
Tue 19th May 2026
In this member voice article, Fatema Mohammad, PDA Student Rep and two-time Student Leadership Award winner for Northern Ireland, reflects on how receiving the award twice has highlighted the value of consistency, resilience, and meaningful impact. Here she explores how leadership is rooted in people, purpose, and the confidence to make a difference.
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Raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder
Mon 11th May 2026
In this latest member voice article, Hazel Gueldner, a hospital pharmacist who has been living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) since 2023, shares her personal reflections on navigating life with a fluctuating, often misunderstood condition. She brings into focus both the everyday challenges and the wider reality of FND in the UK.
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Finding my voice in pharmacy: Becoming a PDA Workplace Rep
Thu 7th May 2026
In this latest member voice article, Waqas Khan shares why he is a PDA member and why he decided to complete his training to become a PDA Workplace Rep. Waqas also shares his advice to other pharmacists thinking of becoming PDA members.
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Standing up for pharmacists: our meeting with Ian Roome MP
Fri 10th April 2026
In this member voice article, Michal Lamparski, a respiratory advanced clinical practitioner and clinical pharmacist, covers his meeting with Ian Roome MP on the increasing financial strains that pharmacists are facing.
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Feeling stuck at work? Seven questions to help you find fulfilment
Tue 3rd February 2026
The PDA aims to support the wellbeing of pharmacists in all sectors of pharmacy, regardless of the different challenges they may face. As part of this, the PDA was recently in contact with Louisa Daubney, a certified burnout coach, and here she explains why pharmacists should stay connected to their values, ways to stay connected to their values, and some reflective questions they can ask themselves.
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PDA NAWP Network attends Fawcett Society event ‘In conversation with Anki Deo from Hope not Hate’
Fri 30th January 2026
In this latest Member Voice article, co-opted PDA NAWP Network committee member, Nadira Mehjabin, shares her experience of attending the Fawcett Society's event 'In conversation with Anki Deo from Hope not Hate'. Nadira also shares how it was an insightful event and how opportunities can be made to raise awareness of issues women may face.