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Meet the newly elected PDA BAME Committee 2024
Tue 3rd December 2024
Every two years the PDA BAME Network hosts an election for new officers to run the network. The PDA is delighted to announce the results of the recent elections and the newly elected officers who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Networks (EDI).
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PDA Regional Committees meet to discuss members’ views on current pharmacy issues
Mon 2nd December 2024
The PDA Regional Committees are pharmacists, all PDA members, from across areas of practice that are elected to represent the wider membership. They meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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Lloyds/Sainsbury’s enhanced redundancy claims update – November 2024
Sun 1st December 2024
The PDA has issued a further update for former Sainsbury’s pharmacists who only received statutory redundancy payments after LloydsPharmacy made them redundant.
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Important update for pharmacists employed at Superdrug
Sat 30th November 2024
In response to many requests from pharmacists employed at Superdrug, the PDA Union is attempting to secure trade union recognition at the company. This would include negotiating pay, terms and conditions, improving health and safety and addressing workplace issues.
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PDA Union joins NHS National Staff side and Joint National Council
Fri 29th November 2024
The PDA is incredibly pleased to report that following an agreement with other NHS trade unions, the PDA Union has joined the NHS Staff Side which in turn allows the PDA to participate in the NHS National Joint Council, the body responsible for overseeing and agreeing changes to Agenda for Change (AfC).
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PDA Union publishes summary of recent achievements
Fri 29th November 2024
Following the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the PDA Union has published an infographic to inform members of its work and successes from April 2023 to March 2024.
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Intersection Update – November 2024
Thu 28th November 2024
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them.
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Insight Online – November 2024
Wed 27th November 2024
This month, read about the government's consultation that aims to shape a 10-year health plan for the NHS in England. Also, read our response to the GPhC's consultation on changes to the ‘guidance for registered pharmacies providing pharmacy services at a distance, including on the internet’. Plus, access FREE PDA resources designed to keep you safe at work.
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Welcome to the November PDA Education Update
Mon 25th November 2024
PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. The education newsletter keeps you up to date on all the latest activities, training opportunities and support available. Read on to ensure that you don’t miss out!
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NAWP encourages pharmacist employers to adopt the Safe Spaces scheme
Mon 25th November 2024
Today is the beginning of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual campaign that calls for an end to violence against women and girls. Spanning across 16 days, the campaign begins on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until 10 December, Human Rights Day. To mark the campaign, the PDA NAWP Network is highlighting Safe Spaces, a scheme that offers people experiencing domestic abuse a safe space to reach out for support.