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Student Newsletter – October 2023
Sat 28th October 2023
In this edition, read about the rise in misconduct investigations in universities following the use of AI by some students and what happened at the Welsh Pharmacy Awards. Also, learn more about how the PDA has helped students over the last year and some of the benefits for you when you join the PDA FREE as a Student member.
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2023
Fri 27th October 2023
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In the issue read about the recent Black History Month online event and PDA Organising and Engagement Assistant's experience of joining the trade union movement. Also read about the Assistant Director for Education at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Oshor Williams's experience which highlights why we must be actively anti-racist.
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PDA members meet to discuss changes in ICBs
Thu 26th October 2023
On Tuesday 17 October, over 75 PDA members met to discuss the changes that are occurring in ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) around England.
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Pharmacist racially harassed by pharmacy team members
Wed 25th October 2023
Following a 5-day hearing earlier this year, an Employment Tribunal has upheld 7 allegations of harassment related to race occurring during a shift on 18 July 2020 in a claim issued against Boots and one of its pharmacy technicians. The Tribunal concluded that the treatment of the pharmacist by the pharmacy technician, a pharmacy advisor and the store manager was significantly influenced by (and therefore related to) the pharmacist’s race.
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The PDA BAME Network celebrates diversity, equality, and Black female leaders
Wed 25th October 2023
The PDA BAME Committee recently hosted a remarkable event as part of Black History Month. This hour-long virtual gathering, hosted by Sima Hassan, President of the BAME Network covered an array of important topics.
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Insight Online – October 2023
Tue 24th October 2023
This month, read about the pressure to work after testing positive for Covid-19, how you can support patients to save money on their prescriptions, and our response to a recent DHSC consultation. Also, learn about our session at CPC North and a revision programme for those due to sit the November 2023 assessment.
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NHS England publish information about RAAC in buildings
Tue 24th October 2023
PDA welcomes the publication of management information about the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS estate.
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PDA members’ concerns raised at the most recent Regional Committee meetings
Mon 23rd October 2023
The PDA Regional Committees are all pharmacists and PDA members from across areas of practice who are elected to represent the wider membership. They meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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PDA comments on NHS employers calling for funding to increase pay in NI
Sun 22nd October 2023
The major public sector employers of pharmacists in Northern Ireland (NI) have written to the Secretary of State calling for urgent action on pay.
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FIP report on pharmacist-led common ailments schemes
Sat 21st October 2023
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a report collating together data from 24 countries and including case studies from nine countries.