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PDA launches Safer Pharmacies Charter commitment videos
Thu 11th November 2021
As part of the long-running safer pharmacies campaign to improve safety and care for patients, the PDA has launched seven videos; one for each commitment of the Safer Pharmacies Charter. The PDA is also urging all pharmacists to take part in the 2021 Safer Pharmacies Survey which is based around the seven commitments.
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Working as a GP Practice Pharmacist
Wed 10th November 2021
In our latest member voice article, GP Practice Pharmacist, Shurti Patel shares her career journey and why GP pharmacy is currently one of the fastest-growing pharmacy sectors in the UK. Shurti also explains how through her role as a PDA Regional Rep she is able to make a difference.
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GPhC announces closure date for the provisional register
Tue 9th November 2021
Following the GPhC’s announcement that the provisional register will close on 31 January 2022, the PDA is reminding all provisional registrants that they must join the main register to continue to practise as a pharmacist after this date.
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Understanding when to withdraw and when to nullify for the November 2021 assessment
Mon 8th November 2021
The GPhC has issued guidance regarding the process leading up to the assessments to be held on the 16 November, including practice questions and information for the day of the exam.
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Members preparing for the November assessment can still register for the PDA revision programme
Fri 5th November 2021
PDA Education is currently running a revision programme to support members who are preparing to sit the assessment in November 2021. This is through the PDA’s Education Hub, which is an online platform that provides free training to members.
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PDA comment as large employers respond to HMRC investigation into tax status of locums
Thu 4th November 2021
The PDA has written to locum members after some large pharmacy contractors have contacted locum pharmacists asking them to provide details of their working arrangements. This is connected to the HMRC investigation into the tax status of locums which forms part of the extension of the IR35 arrangements into the private sector.
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PDA supports members impacted by “pharmacy” closures at Boots
Thu 4th November 2021
A number of Boots pharmacists have been impacted by a company decision to close some of its pharmacies due to business reasons, which are located within a larger retail store, and the PDA is supporting members with any consequences for their work.
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Update for PDA members at Sainsbury’s branches after LloydsPharmacy announce plans to temporarily reduce operating hours
Thu 4th November 2021
With the PDA as the formally recognised representative for employed pharmacists at Lloyds, the union has been able to confirm details of the company decision to temporarily reduce operating hours of some branches within Sainsbury's stores.
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Celebrating Diwali 2021
Thu 4th November 2021
In our latest member voice article, Community Pharmacist and PDA Regional Rep, Jayesh Ladva explains what Diwali is and why he is particularly excited to celebrate this year now that lockdown is over.
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PDA responds to announcement that Aurelius will acquire McKesson UK
Tue 2nd November 2021
It has been confirmed that private equity business AURELIUS has agreed an acquisition of McKesson UK from the McKesson Corporation for £477M in what will be the largest transaction undertaken by AURELIUS since being established in 2005.