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Young pharmacist elected to GFTU Executive Committee
Wed 22nd September 2021
Newly qualified pharmacist and PDA member, Aneesa Ahmed has been elected to the Executive Committee of the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU).
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NHS bonus payments to pharmacists
Mon 20th September 2021
Questions have been asked in the Westminster Parliament about the government’s position on making a bonus payment to pharmacists in England in recognition of their contribution during the pandemic, as has been the case in the other parts of the UK.
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BAME Pharmacists’ Network launches Race and Ethnicity Terminology Factsheet
Mon 20th September 2021
The BAME Network has produced a new factsheet to help PDA members and others in the profession to educate themselves on terminology used when discussing issues and topics around race and ethnicity.
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International Equal Pay Day 2021
Sat 18th September 2021
This 18th September, International Equal Pay Day is celebrated for the first time to mark the enduring efforts towards the achievement of equal pay for work of equal value worldwide. This special day builds on the United Nations commitment to human rights, which includes their pledge to stand against all forms of discrimination.
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World Patient Safety Day 2021
Fri 17th September 2021
Today (17 September) marks World Patient Safety Day 2021 which aims to raise awareness and promote the importance of ensuring safety in healthcare. This global day provides a great opportunity for patients, families, caregivers, communities, healthcare professionals and policymakers to show their commitment to patient safety.
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PDA releases Flu Vaccination Service FAQs
Thu 16th September 2021
The PDA advice line receives numerous calls from members each season around the provision of the flu service.
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NAWP Newsletter – September 2021
Wed 15th September 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of the NAWP newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to women in pharmacy.
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Pharmacy during the Covid-19 pandemic and the future
Tue 14th September 2021
In our latest member voice article, Northern Ireland GP Pharmacist Laura Kearney talks about joining the PDA Regional Committee. Laura also shares her experience of working in pharmacy during the Covid-19 pandemic and discusses her thoughts on the future of pharmacy.
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Ability Network invites nominations for upcoming elections
Mon 13th September 2021
The PDA Ability Network has grown substantially over the last year. In the coming weeks, the PDA will be running an election for Ability Officers to lead the network.
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PDA calls on Community Pharmacy employers to match NHS statement on violence
Fri 10th September 2021
The PDA welcome a commitment from NHS England regarding their support for any employee that is a victim of violence or abuse at work, and call on community pharmacy employers to make similar public statements