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PDA Reps at Boots mark Mental Health Awareness Week
Wed 15th May 2024
This week (13 - 19 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. The aim of this week is to tackle the stigma around mental health and help people understand and prioritise their own and others’ mental health.
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Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards Winners 2024 revealed
Wed 15th May 2024
The 25th Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards took place last month during a special silver milestone celebration to honour the hard work and dedication of the region’s leading healthcare professionals.
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A typical week for the PDA
Mon 13th May 2024
Here is an insight into some of the activities that the PDA does to promote the voice and interests of employed and locum pharmacists.
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PSNI will not be able to offer the option to pay retention fees in instalments this retention year
Sun 12th May 2024
Despite agreeing to offer pharmacists in Northern Ireland the option to pay their retention fees in quarterly direct debit payments from June 2024, the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has had to delay this intention due to the need for legislative amendment.
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RPS National Pharmacy Boards Elections 2024 – England
Thu 9th May 2024
The PDA has offered candidates of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) National Board Elections 2024 in England the opportunity to tell PDA members their views on key issues.
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PDA to attend 13th annual STUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference
Wed 8th May 2024
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) LGBT+ Workers’ Conference will be taking place in Glasgow this week (11-12 May). Previous STUC Equality Award winner and co-opted member of the PDA LGBT+ Committee, Soh Xi Ken will be representing the PDA at the conference.
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PDA supports a wider healthcare role for pharmacists
Wed 8th May 2024
The PDA has partnered with Aston University and the Priory Community Pharmacy to showcase the opportunities for pharmacists to deliver wider healthcare services as part of vaccination programmes.
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Joint statement – Boots and the PDA (7 February 2024)
Tue 7th May 2024
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held on 7 February 2024.
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PDA publishes summary of the Pharmacy Technicians Report
Sun 5th May 2024
The PDA has launched its summary of the PDA Pharmacy Technicians Report for members. The summary outlines the key points and recommendations made in 2019.
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Claire Ward is the first Mayor of the East Midlands
Fri 3rd May 2024
PDA Director of Public Affairs, Claire Ward, has become the first person to serve as Regional Mayor for the East Midlands.