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Four pharmacy employers among those named as paying below minimum wage
Thu 23rd October 2025
The PDA is using the opportunity of the latest government list publication to reiterate it’s warning to foundation trainees that they may be at risk of being paid less than the minimum wage if they work longer hours.
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Building connection in pharmacy: A conversation on wellbeing and loneliness
Tue 21st October 2025
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses loneliness and how this can be overcome by building a connection with others. Here, Jay also shares an insight into his own story and encourages others to seek support.
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Sign up to the 2025 pharmacist ACTNow campaign
Mon 20th October 2025
PDA’s charity partner, Pharmacist Support is proud to announce the return of its pharmacist ACTNow wellbeing campaign. Running from Monday 20 October to Friday 7 November 2025, the campaign aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those working in pharmacy.
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NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – October 2025
Fri 17th October 2025
Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue, learn about our involvement in the NHS Staff Side Council after one year and what is happening in ICBs. You can also read about one member's 'a week in the life' as a respiratory advanced practitioner.
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PDA to support pharmacists at Morrisons
Thu 16th October 2025
Media reports say that Morrisons are considering selling some of their pharmacy estate and the the PDA will support members who may be affected.
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A week in the life of a respiratory advanced practitioner
Wed 15th October 2025
In this latest Member Voice article, Michal Lamparski, a respiratory advanced practitioner, shares what a week in their life looks like from respiratory clinics to performing arterial blood gas sampling and more. Here, Michal also covers the four pillars of advanced practice that every advanced practitioner works across.
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World Mental Health Day 2025
Fri 10th October 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October and serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for continued advocacy and support for those affected by mental health issues.
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Withdrawal and Nullification for the November 2025 assessment
Tue 7th October 2025
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment on Tuesday 11 November, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised.
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PDA condemns racist abuse and harassment
Mon 6th October 2025
The NHS Social Partnership Forum have issued a statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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Update on Boots pay negotiations 2025
Sat 4th October 2025
The PDA Union negotiating team met multiple times with Boots management during 2025 to discuss and eventually agree a pay settlement for store-based and relief pharmacists at the company.