-
PDA and BPA welcome result of merger ballot
Tue 12th November 2024
The result of a ballot asking members of the Boots Pharmacists’ Association about a merger proposal showed pharmacists overwhelmingly wanted the BPA to become part of the PDA Union.
-
Superdrug pharmacists explore what union recognition could mean for them
Sat 9th November 2024
Last week the PDA hosted an event exclusively for pharmacists and trainee pharmacists working in Superdrug. The event was hosted following the PDA Union’s application for union recognition at Superdrug and aimed to help those in attendance understand more about how this can positively affect their working lives.
-
Scotland Covid-19 Inquiry: My day in court for the PDA
Thu 7th November 2024
Earlier this year, PDA Head of Policy for Scotland, Maurice Hickey spoke at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry to share the experiences of working pharmacists during the pandemic. Here, he discusses his impact report and why he felt it was so important to speak at the inquiry.
-
Student Newsletter – November 2024
Tue 5th November 2024
In this edition, read about how pharmacy students at University College London hosted a stall to celebrate World Pharmacist Day and learn more about your PDA National Executive Committee Representative. You can also find out about the PDA’s Medicines to Gaza campaign and the power of trade unions!
-
PDA continues to support locum members to avoid potential workplace issues
Fri 1st November 2024
Last month, PDA members working as locum members came together to make sure that they know how to avoid the pitfalls and enjoy the positives of working as a locum pharmacist.
-
Insight Online – October 2024
Wed 30th October 2024
This month, read about the publication of the Employment Rights Bill along with some of the proposed changes to online prescribing through the GPhC's consultation. You can also access FREE PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion resources and have your say on upcoming training opportunities provided through PDA Education.
-
PDA issues important communication for members with past benefits in the Boots pension scheme
Thu 24th October 2024
Following a buy-out of the Boots Pension Scheme benefits, the PDA is urging all members who worked for Boots in or before 2010 and accrued benefits in the scheme to raise complaints under the internal dispute procedure.
-
PDA welcomes introduction of employers duty to prevent sexual harassment in the workplace
Wed 23rd October 2024
The PDA welcomes a new duty that will make employers responsible for preventing sexual harassment of their workers.
-
PDA attends Bengoa Conference on reforming healthcare in NI
Fri 18th October 2024
On 9 October 2024, the PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), Una O’Farrell attended the Bengoa Conference titled ‘Health & Social Care Reform – Accelerating Change’ in Belfast. The conference covered a range of topics on how to improve healthcare in NI.
-
PDA launches ‘Building Better Boundaries’ – the first in a series of GPP Network events
Tue 15th October 2024
Last month, the PDA launched the first in a series of online member-exclusive events for General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs). These sessions provide a safe space for attendees to discuss workplace issues with fellow pharmacists and explore possible solutions.