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PDA launches new Revision Assessment Programme
Tue 12th January 2021
The PDA invites members who are eligible to sit the GPHC assessment, which takes place on 17 and 18 March 2021 to sign up for this new free programme of support.
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PDA urgently calls for zero-tolerance of violence in community pharmacy
Tue 12th January 2021
Following member reports of an increase in violent behaviour in pharmacies, the PDA is once again calling on all pharmacy employers to enforce zero-tolerance of violence in every community pharmacy across the UK, with the policy being strictly enforced.
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Anaphylaxis Campaign provides resources on allergies and the Covid vaccination
Mon 11th January 2021
As the national Covid vaccination programme gains pace, medicines experts and pharmacists on the frontline may see an increase in questions from the public about the various vaccines and their effects on the body.
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PDA guidance on informed consent during the COVID-19 vaccination programme
Fri 8th January 2021
The PDA has compiled a brief guide to assist you with ensuring that suitable consent is obtained prior to administering the COVID-19 vaccination.
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Stand for election to your Regional Committee: Nominations open on Monday 11 January 2021
Fri 8th January 2021
The PDA Union is calling for nominations for skilled, experienced and enthusiastic members to join the Regional Committee. Please read on for further details...
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Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the March 2021 assessment
Thu 7th January 2021
The GPhC email this week, to those eligible to sit the March 2021 assessment, confirmed that it will go ahead as online exams as previously announced.
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GPhC updates FAQs following health & safety concerns raised by the PDA
Wed 6th January 2021
Over the Christmas period, PDA members eligible to sit the GPhC assessment examination in March 2021 raised their concerns over the Pearson Vue guidance that water was not allowed in their test centres during examinations.
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A final opportunity for UK pharmacists to contribute to Europe-wide research on how COVID-19 has affected pharmacy practice
Tue 5th January 2021
The PDA urgently invites all pharmacists to participate in a survey which looks at how pharmacists’ knowledge about COVID-19, attitude to managing COVID-19 and practice has changed as a result of providing pharmacy services during the pandemic.
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PDA celebrates reaching over 1,500 members across four equality networks in the first year
Mon 4th January 2021
The PDA is celebrating reaching more than 1,500 memberships across the organisation’s four equality networks within the first year of their activity, demonstrating the importance to pharmacists of equality at work.
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PDA donations to Pharmacist Support surpass £110,000 and pharmacists are encouraged to consider making a New Year pledge to the charity.
Thu 31st December 2020
Following a contribution of £12,796 paid in December 2020, the total amount donated under the PDA's charity partnership pledge to Pharmacist Support has now surpassed £110,000.