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PDA LGBT+ Network launch resources to support LGBT+ inclusive education
Thu 2nd June 2022
June is Pride month which each year celebrates LGBT+ communities around the world. In honour of the month, this year, the PDA LGBT+ Network is launching a range of resources as part of an ongoing #LGBTplusMPharm campaign to update the curriculum at Schools of Pharmacy where LGBT+ inclusion is lacking.
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Insight Online – June 2022
Wed 1st June 2022
This month, find out how to register for our 2022 Annual General Meeting, we update you on pharmacist apprenticeship scheme discussions, and learn about new NHS guidelines for flexible working requests. Also, find out how you can nominate Pharmacist Support to win a share of £1 million to help more people in the profession.
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PDA Union – 2022 AGM calling notice
Wed 1st June 2022
This year the PDA Union Annual General Meeting will be held face-to-face, for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, on Thursday 30 June 2022 . PDA members wishing to participate will need to register before close of business on Thursday 23 June.
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NAWP produces factsheet to mark Fibromyalgia Awareness Month
Mon 30th May 2022
May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and to raise awareness of this condition, the PDA NAWP Network has launched a factsheet. The month provides an opportunity to reflect on how people suffering from this chronic condition can be better supported.
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PDA Regional Committees meet to share the views of members
Fri 27th May 2022
The PDA Regional Committees are made up of PDA members from across the profession. They meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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Lloyds Newsletter – May 2022
Thu 26th May 2022
Keeping you informed of all the union activities within LloydsPharmacy...
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LloydsPharmacy pay update
Wed 25th May 2022
PDA Union National Negotiator and Lead for the LloydsPharmacy Negotiations, Paul Moloney has issued a pay update for members employed at the company.
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ACTNow wellbeing campaign supports trainees in the lead up to the GPhC assessment
Wed 25th May 2022
The PDA is supporting the trainee pharmacist ACTNow campaign run by Pharmacist Support which launches today. The campaign this year focuses on helping trainees to feel mentally prepared in the run-up to their assessment. It also helps them to get ready for life as a fully qualified pharmacist.
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An award-winning pharmacy student’s commitment to better the profession
Tue 24th May 2022
In order to highlight the exceptional work of those dedicated to the profession, we caught up with PDA member David Dinneen, who recently won the 2022 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Student Leadership Award. David talks about how he became interested in pharmacy and shares advice for first-year pharmacy students.
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NHS announces new guidelines for flexible working requests
Mon 23rd May 2022
Those working in the NHS and employed under Agenda for Change terms and conditions now have stronger rights regarding requesting flexible working. This is the result of a joint statement issued by NHS Employers and the trade unions representing NHS staff.