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• NHS England must properly value trainee pharmacists

  Mon 26th February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA say NHS England need to urgently improve their contribution to the income of pharmacists at the start of their careers if they are serious about achieving the aims of the NHS Workforce Plan. 

• PDA Hospital Reps met to discuss improving the working conditions for members in the NHS

  Sun 25th February 2024 The PDA

  Earlier this month, PDA Hospital Reps met to discuss their work, areas of concern and how to support each other. The meeting also gave the reps the opportunity to discuss how they can work together to improve the working conditions for members in the NHS. 

• Student Newsletter – February 2024

  Sat 24th February 2024 The PDA

  In this edition, read about how PDA Student Reps are continuing to campaign on the issue of pharmacy students being left out of the scope of the NHS LFS and two student members' experiences of the 2023 EPhEU Congress and the 2023 FIP World Congress. Also, learn more about how you can get involved in one of the PDA’s four EDI Networks! 

• LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services members’ meeting on pay negotiations

  Fri 23rd February 2024 The PDA

  PDA members remaining in employment with Lloydspharmacy Healthcare services (LP HCS) were invited to join representatives from the PDA Reps Network in LloydsPharmacy and Paul Flynn, PDA National Officer for Scotland to discuss the preparation and plans for this year’s pay negotiations.  

• PDA donates £1,000 to the Pharmacist Advice and Support Service

  Thu 22nd February 2024 The PDA

  PDA Chairman, Mark Koziol and PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland, Una O’Farell presented a donation of £1,000 to the Pharmacists’ Advice and Support Service (PASS) at the Pharmacy Forums’ Rewarding Excellence event on 8 February 2024.  

• It’s Time to Address Stress: Action plan

  Wed 21st February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has launched a stress action plan to help members address workplace stressors. The plan is part of the PDA's ongoing 'It's Time' campaign and will identify actions that can be taken to reduce stress and improve their working lives.  

• PDA shares its position on the DHSC consultation on supervision and encourages members to have their say

  Mon 19th February 2024 The PDA

  Following a series of member events and discussions with legal counsel, the PDA is sharing its position on the proposals put forward in the current Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on supervision.  

• PDA welcomes Neil Gray MSP as Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

  Sun 18th February 2024 The PDA

  A new Health Secretary has been appointed in Scotland following the resignation of Michael Matheson MSP. As the new Cabinet Secretary responsible for NHS Scotland and wider health policy, Neil Gray can address many critical issues for the benefit of patients, pharmacists and the wider public.  

• PDA submits evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body

  Sat 17th February 2024 The PDA

  For the first time in its history the PDA has submitted evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body, focusing on the recruitment and retention of NHS pharmacists. 

• Boots Pension Scheme update for members who have submitted a complaint

  Fri 16th February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has provided a further update to members as the initial tranche of complaint responses are received from Boots. 

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