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PDA response to Boots announcement
Thu 9th July 2020
The PDA have responded to an announcement from Boots which may lead to thousands of job losses as part of the next phase of the company's “Transformation Plan”.
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How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 3
Thu 9th July 2020
In the third instalment of our ‘coronavirus and its impact on pharmacy students’ series, we talk to Jagraj Thandi, a final year MPharm student at Birmingham University. Find out about Jagrag’s experiences and why he decided to join the PDA and become a union rep.
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Risk assessments are crucial to reducing COVID-19 in the workplace
Wed 8th July 2020
PDA urge employers and pharmacists to ensure that risks assessments are carried out in every workplace, for every pharmacist in every pharmacy setting. This comes after the PDA launched a Risk Assessment Toolkit to reduce the risk of COVID-19 in community pharmacies.
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National Executive Committee to determine a formal response following the recent LloydsPharmacy announcement
Wed 8th July 2020
PDA Union has been inundated with contacts from concerned pharmacists at Lloyds after the company announced it will shortly commence the process of discussing the possibility of redundancies and contractual change.
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Reflecting on the PDA’s work to help in the fight against COVID-19
Tue 7th July 2020
Since the coronavirus pandemic began earlier this year, the PDA has had a critical role to play in raising pharmacist issues and concerns with government and appropriate stakeholders alongside supporting members as they cope with the stress and uncertainty of working on the frontline during a global pandemic.
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Deadline extension for NAWP nominations for upcoming officer elections
Mon 6th July 2020
Due to COVID-19, the deadline for receiving nominations for the upcoming NAWP officer elections has been extended to Monday 13 July.
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PDA comment on Wright review of PSNC
Mon 6th July 2020
The PDA have welcomed the publication of the review by Professor David Wright of the PSNC as we have long recognised the need for these structures to be updated. PDA believe that the review and subsequent debate presents a significant opportunity for better representation of community pharmacy in England.
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Concerns as community pharmacy fails to report cases of COVID-19 among employees
Mon 6th July 2020
Community Pharmacy employers have not reported any cases of the COVID-19 infection amongst employees despite a regulatory requirement that they must report if there is reasonable evidence that someone diagnosed with COVID-19 was likely exposed because of their work.
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PDA launch the #PharmacistsInAction social media campaign
Sun 5th July 2020
To celebrate the 72nd birthday of the NHS, the PDA has today launched the #PharimacistsInAction social media campaign to highlight the valuable work of pharmacists that are on the frontline in the fight against COVID-19.
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PDA Pandemic Series Update – 4 July 2020
Sat 4th July 2020
With each edition we will aim to bring to your attention important issues; either those that we are working on or general background information that will help you with your practice.