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LloydsPharmacy and the PDA Union issue joint statement on union recognition
Mon 8th February 2021
Business and union issue joint statement confirming that pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy will in future be able to negotiate over certain terms and conditions and be consulted on matters which impact on their employment, through the PDA Union.
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Show love for your union this HeartUnions Week (8-14 February 2021)
Mon 8th February 2021
Today marks the start of HeartUnions week 2021. This year the PDA is celebrating by demonstrating why unions are vital for everyone at work and encouraging all pharmacists, students and pre-regs that are not yet members to join the PDA today.
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PDA releases 2020 Safer Pharmacies Survey results
Fri 5th February 2021
Once again, the Safer Pharmacies Survey has thrown into the spotlight the working conditions faced by pharmacists.
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Governments across the UK announce additional funds to support students experiencing hardship as a result of the pandemic
Thu 4th February 2021
The PDA welcomes news of government funding being introduced across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to help students who have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic, however, highlights the need for further funding to support access to mental health and well-being services for all young people.
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Joint statement – Boots & the PDA Union (18 January 2021)
Thu 4th February 2021
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held virtually on 18 January 2021.
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“A Thousand Little Ships” approach to Covid-19 vaccinations could boost capacity and uptake by millions
Wed 3rd February 2021
The PDA launches "A thousand Little Ships", a proposal to maximise the NHS vaccination capacity when demand dramatically increases once the second doses begin.
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New PDA Regional Official for members in Northern Ireland
Wed 3rd February 2021
The PDA welcomes Una O’Farrell, new Regional Official for Northern Ireland, who joins the Organising and Engagement department. Una, a community pharmacist locum who is passionate about pharmacy and pharmacist’s potential, will support PDA members in Northern Ireland, including co-ordinating the Regional Committee members who represent all sectors of pharmacy.
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PDA urges locums to ensure they are ready for roll out of IR35 into private sector
Mon 1st February 2021
With just two months remaining until Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) extend the IR35 arrangements into the private sector on 6 April 2021, the PDA is highlighting to locums that they should ensure they have the right tax and business arrangements in place.
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Coroner highlights the importance of robust monitoring of patients taking hazardous medicines
Sat 30th January 2021
The PDA has identified another Coroner’s Regulation 28 report which includes important points for all prescribers.
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The PDA launches web portal with the NHS in England which helps to ensure that locums do not miss out on their own prioritised Covid-19 vaccination
Fri 29th January 2021
PDA will ensure that self -employed locums can enjoy the same access to Covid-19 vaccination priority as do their employed colleagues.