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PDA and NAWP respond to the DHSC’s call for evidence on a strategy for women’s health
Tue 8th June 2021
The PDA and NAWP (National Association of Women Pharmacists) have issued a joint response to the DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care)’s call for evidence to support the development of a Women’s Health Strategy in England.
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Scott Rutherford elected as the first President of the PDA LGBT+ Network
Thu 3rd June 2021
Thank you to everyone that took part in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Pharmacists' Network elections. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA LGBT+ Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks.
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PDA IN THE NEWS: Shattering the silence on hidden disabilities in pharmacy
Thu 27th May 2021
Last month, PDA Director Paul Day, spoke on the Pharmaceutical Journal podcast ‘The PJ Pod’. During the interview, Paul explained what discrimination pharmacists with hidden disabilities can be exposed to, the importance of speaking up when mistreatment takes place, and what employers need to do to accommodate them.
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PDA celebrates World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Fri 21st May 2021
May 21 was declared to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in December 2002 at the UN General Assembly. This came just a year after UNESCO’s adoption of the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity.
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NAWP Newsletter – May 2021
Tue 11th May 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of the NAWP newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to women in pharmacy.
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Tribute to Professor Joy Wingfield: 1947 – 2021
Thu 6th May 2021
Below is a tribute to Professor Joy Wingfield. Joy was a member of NAWP until her retirement a few years ago. This tribute has been written by Virginia Watson, NAWP Past President and Executive Committee Member.
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Tribute to Mary Gwillim-David: 1930 – 2021
Thu 6th May 2021
Below is a tribute to Mary Gwillim-David (1930 - 2021). Mary was a member of NAWP for over 50 years and active on NAWP’s Executive Committee from 1989 - 2012. This tribute has been written by Hazel Baker, NAWP Past President and Executive Committee Member.
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Government calls for evidence to support a Women’s Health Strategy for England
Fri 30th April 2021
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views to help inform the development of the government’s Women’s Health Strategy for England. The call for evidence looks to collect views on women's health and will run until 30 May 2021.
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PDA comments on the Commission’s report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK
Thu 29th April 2021
The PDA is extremely concerned and disappointed by the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities in the UK - “the Sewell Report”.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – April 2021
Sat 17th April 2021
In the latest LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter, find out how to nominate in the upcoming elections and read first-hand stories and experiences of LGBT+ Network Members.