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• PDA members are encouraged to sign open letter as part of campaign for better NHS pay in England, Wales and Northern Ireland

  Tue 17th March 2026 The PDA

  NHS pay rise improvement talks are vital say health unions. 

• PDA LGBT+ Network reflects on experiences in pharmacy at LGBT+ History Month event

  Thu 12th March 2026 The PDA

  The PDA LGBT+ Network marked LGBT+ History Month 2026, with an online event on 25 February, bringing together members from across the profession to share their lived experiences and explore how the sector can continue to become more inclusive and representative. 

• Ways to tackle violence: the story so far

  Wed 11th March 2026 The PDA

  NHS Staff unions, including the PDA, are working with employers and the government to tackle violence in the NHS.  

• PDA launches 2026 Scottish Election Manifesto

  Tue 10th March 2026 The PDA

  Health and social care are key features of the Scottish parliamentary election in 2026, with pharmacy and pharmacists being specifically mentioned in televised debates and political party manifesto pledges. The PDA has launched a manifesto with key asks of the next government to improve access to safe and effective NHS care for patients and support the vital pharmacist workforce. 

• Joint statement from Northern Ireland GP Federations and the PDA Union

  Mon 9th March 2026 The PDA

  The Northern Ireland GP Federations and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm their latest joint statement following a meeting in January 2026 

• PDA calls on MLAs to support the Good Jobs Bill

  Sat 7th March 2026 The PDA

  The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), of which the PDA is part, has written to every member of the legislative assembly (MLA) to urge support for new rights for workers in Northern Ireland.  

• PDA announces regional committee election results

  Fri 6th March 2026 PDA Union

  PDA members around the UK were invited to stand for election and following a process managed by an independent scrutineer the results have now been verified.  

• PDA supports the ‘Talk about flex’ campaign

  Fri 6th March 2026 The PDA

  Today (6 March) is Employee Appreciation Day, and the PDA is joining other NHS unions in calling on employers to take meaningful action on flexible working through the ‘Get Ahead on Flex’ pledge. As a union representing pharmacists across the NHS, the PDA believes flexible working should be a reality for every member of staff, not an exception granted only to a few. 

• PDA LGBT+ Network endorse the BMUS guidance for practitioners on transvaginal ultrasound examinations

  Wed 4th March 2026 The PDA

  The PDA LGBT+ Network was made aware of guidance produced by the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) on the practice of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) examinations, which were updated last year. 

• Welcome to the February 2026 issue of Insight Online

  Thu 26th February 2026 Charlotte Haile

  This month, we celebrated HeartUnions Week and launched an important survey on the GPhC's proposals relating to the SP and RP roles. Learn about our recent activities to support members at Morrisons, Boots and in the NHS. Also, find out what FREE member-exclusive courses are available to you through PDA Education.  

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