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Insight Online – July 2019
Mon 22nd July 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work.
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PDA are seeking two Policy Officers
Fri 19th July 2019
We are seeking a Policy Officer to support the PDA Policy team in providing advice, analysis and guidance to a variety of audiences including colleagues and external stakeholders.
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We are looking for PDA student reps!
Tue 16th July 2019
Find out how you can get involved in extracurricular activities to enhance your development.
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Joint statement – Boots and the PDA Union sign voluntary recognition agreement
Thu 11th July 2019
The PDA Union and Boots have signed a recognition agreement which will shape employee relations for pharmacists at the company. This is their joint statement.
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PDA responds to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse toward shop staff
Thu 11th July 2019
The Home Office has called for evidence on the problem of violence and abuse toward shop staff in England and Wales.
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PDA Union and Boots UK sign historic recognition agreement
Thu 11th July 2019
Representatives of Boots UK and the pharmacists trade union, PDA Union have signed a formal recognition agreement outlining how the union will represent the 7,000 store based pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists at the largest multiple pharmacy employer in the UK
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PDA responds to GPhC consultation on guidance for pharmacist prescribers
Mon 8th July 2019
The GPhC consulted from 29 March 2019 to 21 June 2019 on guidance to support pharmacist prescribers in meeting their “Standards for Pharmacy Professionals”, and to ensure pharmacists provide safe and effective care when prescribing.
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PDA launch Safer Pharmacies Survey 2019
Wed 3rd July 2019
In our fourth annual patient safety survey, we invite pharmacists to share their experience of safety in the workplace. This survey is open to employees and locums in community and hospital pharmacies.
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Striving for excellence in the pharmacy sector
Fri 28th June 2019
The 20th Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards took place earlier this year at the Europa Hotel in Belfast. This year, the annual event coincided with the 2019 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Conference, which took place that afternoon in partnership with the PDA.
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PDA Union response as Boots announce plan to close c.200 stores
Thu 27th June 2019
The PDA Union is disappointed to note that following several denials by Boots UK in recent months in response to media speculation about store closures, Walgreens Boots Alliance have today confirmed a plan to close 200 stores. The Union will be doing all it can to defend the employment of PDAU members.