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PDA to seek members views before responding to CPhO view of pharmacy leadership
Mon 6th February 2023
The four government Chief Pharmacists have published their commission’s proposal for how pharmacy leadership may develop in the UK.
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Update on International Pharmaceutical Federation engagement with World Health Organisation
Mon 6th February 2023
The PDA joined FIP to seek out the very best ideas from a much larger international network for the benefit of PDA members. This latest update from FIP President, Dominique Jordan, explains FIP’s engagement with the World Health organisation (WHO).
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PDA representing interests of employed and locum pharmacists in supervision working group
Fri 3rd February 2023
The PDA is making sure the interests and views of employed and locum pharmacists are effectively represented in conversations about supervision.
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All Party Pharmacy Group publishes manifesto following an inquiry into the future of pharmacy
Wed 1st February 2023
The cross-party group of members from the House of Commons and House of Lords has published recommendations around the opportunities for community pharmacy following a recent inquiry, which they say will require collaboration from government, policy makers and the sector to develop a strategic vision. The PDA welcomed the opportunity to provide evidence to the group.
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PDA will support pharmacists as TESCO announce pharmacy closures
Tue 31st January 2023
TESCO are the latest supermarket pharmacy to announce permanent closures of some pharmacies.
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Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the June 2023 assessment
Tue 31st January 2023
The GPhC have announced that all reasonable adjustment requests for the June 2023 assessment must be submitted by 22 March 2023.
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NAWP Newsletter – January 2023
Mon 30th January 2023
In this January update, read about NAWP's affiliation with The Fawcett Society. Also, learn about NHS England's new guidance on supporting people through menopause, along with new eating disorder learning for community pharmacy teams.
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PDA urges the Chief Pharmacists to reflect upon the context around the commission into pharmacy professional leadership
Mon 30th January 2023
PDA expects the “UK Commission on Pharmacy Professional Leadership”, established by the four UK governments to report in the near future.
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Hundreds of NHS buildings in Scotland still contain deadly asbestos
Sat 28th January 2023
The STUC, TUC and MPs have warned hundreds of NHS buildings across Scotland still contain asbestos, including hospitals.
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Student Newsletter – January 2023
Fri 27th January 2023
In this edition, read about upcoming PDA activities and events and the PDA’s presence at the GFTU’s Young Members Development Weekend. Also, read about the winner of the Welsh Pharmacy Student Leadership Award and their pharmacy journey.