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  • PDA redundancy guide launched following events to support members

    Sun 23rd April 2023 The PDA

    The PDA has responded quickly to recent concerns from members facing the prospect of redundancy. Today, the PDA publishes its most up-to-date redundancy guide. 

  • Employers’ body confirms community pharmacy conditions are damaging employees’ mental health

    Fri 21st April 2023 The PDA

    The body representing all community pharmacy employers in England has publicly acknowledged that many pharmacies are understaffed and that conditions are causing stress and adversely impacting the mental health of employees. 

  • PDA agrees 2023 pay settlement with Hallo Healthcare

    Wed 19th April 2023 The PDA

    In March, PDA negotiators reached an agreement on the annual pay review for pharmacists employed by LloydsPharmacy and other Hallo Healthcare companies where the PDA is recognised to negotiate.  

  • Event celebrating PDA Reps marked a success

    Mon 17th April 2023 The PDA

    During March 2023, the PDA shone a spotlight on PDA members who have stepped forward to become PDA Representatives. These reps are working hard to make a difference in the working lives of their fellow pharmacists. 

  • PDA LGBT+ Network invites nominations for upcoming 2023 elections

    Wed 12th April 2023 The PDA

    Every two years, members of the PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network can elect three officers, who will lead the network and work alongside the Immediate Past President. 

  • The PDA LGBT+ Network publish statement on Gender Affirming Care

    Mon 10th April 2023 The PDA

    The PDA LGBT+ Network is committed to examining healthcare issues affecting LGBT+ people, in addition to issues affecting LGBT+ pharmacists, and campaigning on issues important to the network.  

  • PDA takes part in #Pharmacy24 2023

    Fri 7th April 2023 The PDA

    Today marks the 75th World Health Day, the day also marks the busiest day in the pharmacy calendar. To coincide with the day the PDA will once again be taking part in the annual #Pharmacy24 social media campaign that aims to celebrate the achievements of those working in pharmacy.  

  • PDA shares update from FIP Chief Executive

    Thu 6th April 2023 The PDA

    The latest update from FIP Chief Executive, Catherine Duggan, highlights some of FIP’s work that will be seen in the next three months. 

  • PDA BAME Network produces factsheet to mark Ramadan

    Tue 4th April 2023 The PDA

    Ramadan, beginning on Wednesday 22 March 2023 and lasting until Friday 21 April, is a time for spiritual reflection and celebration. To spread awareness of Ramadan, the PDA BAME Network has put together a factsheet. 

  • Gold Pin awarded to John Murphy

    Mon 3rd April 2023 The PDA

    Former PDA General Secretary, John Murphy has become the second recipient of a PDA Union Gold Pin in respect of his contribution as the union’s founding General Secretary. 

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