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• One week until the launch of ACTNow

  Mon 9th October 2023 The PDA

  The PDA is pleased to share that the ACTNow wellbeing campaign launches in one week (16 October). ACTNow, run by PDA charity partner Pharmacist Support, aims to improve the wellbeing of those studying and working in pharmacy. 

• Health, Safety and Welfare training

  Sun 8th October 2023 The PDA

  PDA Representatives from around the UK met last month for a two-day face-to-face Health, Safety and Welfare training programme.  

• Welsh Pharmacy Award Winners 2023

  Sat 7th October 2023 The PDA

  Last month on Wednesday 13 September, the Welsh Pharmacy Awards returned for 2023. The annual event celebrates healthcare initiatives being led throughout the last 12 months and beyond, from business development to female health. 

• PDA to present motion at STUC Women’s Conference 2023

  Fri 6th October 2023 The PDA

  The PDA will be presenting a motion at the 96th Annual STUC Women’s Conference to ask employers to proactively ensure that people who menstruate do not suffer from any form of discrimination and can work pain-free and with dignity. 

• Pharmacist Support science behind wellbeing event hailed a success

  Thu 5th October 2023 The PDA

  Last week, PDA members from across the industry came together to learn about the science behind stress and how to improve their mental wellbeing. 

• An insight into stress and wellbeing in the workplace

  Tue 3rd October 2023 The PDA

  Earlier this year, PDA members were invited to complete the HSE Stress and Wellbeing survey - an industry-standard stress indicator tool.  

• NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – October 2023

  Mon 2nd October 2023 The PDA

  Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue learn about the results of a recent general practice survey and how members managed to work together to influence changes to working hours at their Trust. Also, learn about the Black Country's clinical peer mentoring scheme. 

• Breast Cancer Awareness Month Member Voice – ‘I found a lump!’

  Sun 1st October 2023 The PDA

  To mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, this October President of the PDA NAWP Network, Ayah Abbass shares her personal experience of one of the scariest moments in her life - finding a lump in her breast. Ayah also offers advice to those in a similar situation. 

• PDA General Practice survey

  Fri 29th September 2023 The PDA

  After a hiatus during the Covid-19 pandemic, the PDA believed that a survey of members working in general practice would be beneficial to seek the views of members working in primary care. 

• Are you fit to sit for the November 2023 assessment?

  Thu 28th September 2023 The PDA

  The PDA is offering advice to those eligible to sit the November 2023 assessment as they enter their final weeks of preparation.  

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