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ACT NOW: Important information for locums in Wales eligible to claim NHS bonus payment
Wed 2nd June 2021
The deadline for making a claim to receive the bonus payment is 11 June 2021.
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PDA publish salary ready reckoner for Boots pharmacists
Wed 2nd June 2021
“Transparency” is a underpinning principle of the PDA’s objectives for any pay system and the union has produced a “Ready Reckoner” tool to assist union members at Boots in understanding where their pay sits in comparison to "market rates".
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PDA hosts ‘Get Mentally Prepared’ for the exams workshop with Pharmacist Support
Tue 1st June 2021
Last month, student and pre-reg members joined the PDA for a wellbeing workshop hosted by Pharmacist Support.
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Pharmacists during the pandemic and life as a PDA rep
Fri 28th May 2021
In our latest member voice article, community pharmacist Hala Jawad shares how proud she is of the amazing service pharmacists have provided to patients during the Covid-19 pandemic. Hala also gives advice to pharmacy students and pre-regs and shares how being a woman from a minority group led her to become a PDA rep.
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PDA calls for rethink of decision to end free parking for NHS workers
Thu 27th May 2021
The UK government has announced that it is ending a scheme for NHS workers which has provided free parking to those on duty during the COVID-19 emergency response period.
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PDA IN THE NEWS: Shattering the silence on hidden disabilities in pharmacy
Thu 27th May 2021
Last month, PDA Director Paul Day, spoke on the Pharmaceutical Journal podcast ‘The PJ Pod’. During the interview, Paul explained what discrimination pharmacists with hidden disabilities can be exposed to, the importance of speaking up when mistreatment takes place, and what employers need to do to accommodate them.
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PDA receives positive member feedback from the March 2021 assessment candidates
Thu 27th May 2021
The PDA would like to congratulate those who passed the March 2021 assessment. Members have been continuously supported throughout the assessment process in a number of ways including receiving advice and guidance and being invited to take part in free PDA member revision assessment programmes. The PDA also called on employers to support staff sitting the assessment.
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RPS consultation on the Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum
Tue 25th May 2021
The Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) has recently opened a consultation on the Foundation Pharmacist Curriculum and topic guide which has been developed as a continuation of the work started with the Foundation Pharmacist Framework (2019).
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Insight Online – May 2021
Mon 24th May 2021
In this issue, we introduce new guidance on administering the COVID-19 vaccine, also find out how you can access our new guide: 'Discrimination and the pregnant employee'. We also encourage you to take part in our new Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Survey.
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PDA UNION – 2021 AGM Calling Notice
Mon 24th May 2021
Due to the continuing pandemic, the PDA Union annual general meeting will once again be held virtually via video link on 24th June 2021, if you wish to participate you need to register before close of business on Tuesday 22 June.