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PDA update on the NPA’s ‘Day of Action’ campaign
Fri 14th June 2024
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) has launched a ‘Day of Action’ on 20 June 2024 that aims to raise awareness of the funding crisis in pharmacy during the current general election period. The PDA is updating its members on the outcome of recent discussions with the NPA.
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Withdrawal and Nullification for the June 2024 assessment
Thu 13th June 2024
For those due to sit the June 2024 assessment, family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised.
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Your rights under the Equality Act 2010
Wed 12th June 2024
As part of the PDA Ability Network’s ‘Standing up for Sitting Down’ campaign, the network is asking members to ensure that they understand their rights under the Equality Act 2010 as a pharmacist, trainee pharmacist, or a pharmacy student with disabilities and assert these rights.
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PDA continues to assist members following changes to the Boots Pension Scheme
Tue 11th June 2024
The PDA Union is continuing to assist members who are unhappy with changes to the Boots Pension Scheme. These changes were introduced as a consequence of the decision to transfer responsibility for paying benefits to Legal and General under a buy-in arrangement announced last year.
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PDA members in Scotland discuss important workplace issues
Sun 9th June 2024
On 20 May, PDA members in Scotland met at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) headquarters in Glasgow. During the meeting delegates discussed important issues they face in their workplace and learned about strategies they can employ to address them.
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PDA responds to NPA proposals for a “Day of action”
Fri 7th June 2024
The PDA has written to the National Pharmacy Association to highlight several important points that need to be considered in advance of their proposed day of action over what the independent community pharmacies' organisation describes as an “emergency across the community pharmacy sector".
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PDA Reps in Boots host ‘how to request an in-year pay increase’ event
Fri 7th June 2024
The PDA Reps in Boots recently hosted a member-exclusive event on how to request an in-year pay increase. The evening was hosted by reps Nav Bhogal, Jayesh Ladva, Nicola Rees and supported by Darren Ayres.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – June 2024
Thu 6th June 2024
This update coincides with Pride Month which is celebrated as a way of raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community along with promoting acceptance and equality. Also, find out how to join the network at Manchester Pride!
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It’s Time to Address Discrimination: Standing up for Sitting Down
Wed 5th June 2024
Today the PDA Ability Network is launching its ‘Standing up for Sitting Down’ campaign against disability discrimination. The network is encouraging members to exercise their rights by calling on employers to make appropriate reasonable adjustments and will also work with members to create a culture where there is zero tolerance for discrimination.
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My journey and transition into academia
Sat 1st June 2024
In our latest member voice article Shurti Patel Aina, a Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, clinical pharmacist, and PDA South East Regional Committee member discusses her transition to academia and how she balances her roles.