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PDA will support pharmacists as ASDA announce pharmacy closures
Thu 26th January 2023
ASDA have announced changes to their stores which includes the closure of seven pharmacies, placing some pharmacists at risk of redundancy
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PDA Union has agreed how to proceed towards NHS Strike Action
Wed 25th January 2023
The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PDA Union has reached a historic decision for the union to call its first ever ballot for strike action.
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PDA responds to PSNI consultation on staffing levels
Wed 25th January 2023
The Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) recently consulted on its draft guidance for pharmacy staffing levels which sets out to explain what pharmacy owners and superintendents must do to ensure that each pharmacy has enough skilled and qualified staff. This includes having an appropriate skill mix, to provide safe and effective pharmacy services which comply with the standards.
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Insight Online – January 2023
Tue 24th January 2023
Welcome to the first issue of Insight Online for 2023. This month, read about the GPhC's standards for pharmacy premises and how we will defend the right to strike. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.
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PDA to host member event for national ‘protect the right to strike’ day
Mon 23rd January 2023
With MPs voting in favour of new strike laws which set minimum levels of service which must be met during strikes, the Trades Union Congress (TUC) is holding a national ‘protect the right to strike’ day on Wednesday 1 February. The union body says the government’s new anti-strike plans are unworkable and in breach of international law.
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PDA is supporting members impacted by LloydsPharmacy’s decision to close all branches in Sainsbury’s stores
Thu 19th January 2023
LloydsPharmacy has announced plans to close all pharmacy branches located in Sainsbury’s before the end of 2023.
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NEC election nominations
Thu 19th January 2023
The nomination stage for elections to the PDA Union National Executive Committee for 2023-28 has concluded and any contested seats will now progress to a postal ballot.
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PDA joins the STUC Anti Racism March & Rally
Mon 16th January 2023
Organised by the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC), the Annual St Andrew’s Day Anti Racism March and Rally aims to show Scotland, as a vibrant and diverse nation, is united against racism and fascism.
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NAWP hosts informative Equal Pay events
Wed 11th January 2023
Following Equal Pay Day 2022, NAWP hosted two Equal Pay events online during December.
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Winners of Scottish Healthcare Awards 2022 revealed
Tue 10th January 2023
On Thursday 24 November 2022, the Scottish Healthcare Awards returned. The annual awards ceremony highlights the hard work of health professionals in Scotland and celebrates the industry.