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Sir Keir Starmer responds to the PDA BAME Network’s letter regarding the Immigration White Paper
Fri 1st August 2025
Following the launch of the government’s latest Immigration White Paper and in particular the comments made on 12 May 2025 at the press conference about the risk of the UK becoming “an island of strangers” rather than “a nation that walks forward together,” members of the PDA BAME Network felt it appropriate to add their voices to those expressing concern about some of the narrative used by the UK government.
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Regulatory definition of NHS managers must include all those responsible for providing NHS services
Thu 31st July 2025
The consultation response from the government on proposals to regulate NHS managers in England is welcome. However, the PDA reiterates the importance of including those responsible for all NHS services if patients are to be protected.
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Insight Online – July 2025
Wed 30th July 2025
This month, read about the PDA's response to the government's 10-year Health Plan for England. We launch the PDA Education 2025 Summer School and update you on the latest member-exclusive savings through PDA Plus. Also, find out which two C+D awards we have been shortlisted for!
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Appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in June 2025
Tue 29th July 2025
The PDA would like to remind all candidates who sat the June 2025 assessment, and feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results, to review the GPhC guidance and gather all evidence before taking action.
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Is the government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England fit for the future?
Mon 28th July 2025
The government’s long-awaited 10-Year Health Plan for England, ‘Fit for the future’, launched earlier this month. PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst, discusses what this could mean for pharmacists and what next steps need to be taken.
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Pharmacy students, become a PDA Student Rep!
Sat 26th July 2025
Pharmacy students who are looking for a new opportunity ahead of their next year at university have the chance to join the PDA Student Rep Network! This opportunity allows those who become student reps to gain experience in leadership, communication, advocacy, and more.
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PDA welcomes commitment to create policy on disqualification powers where pharmacy owners fall short of standards
Fri 25th July 2025
The PDA welcomes the news that the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) will develop a policy on its use of disqualification powers relating to pharmacy owners, but stresses that this must be robust and effective.
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PDA issues latest updates on Boots Pension Scheme complaints
Thu 24th July 2025
As part of the PDA’s latest updates, it is reminding members how to monitor progress with the complaint about the 2023 changes to the Boots Pension Scheme.
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PDA’s response to the RPS Position on facilitated self-selection of P medicines
Wed 23rd July 2025
The PDA is deeply concerned and holds strong opposition to the Royal Pharmaceutical Society’s (RPS) endorsement of facilitated self-selection of Pharmacy medicines (P medicines).
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PDA responds to GPhC’s 6% fees increase for registrants
Fri 18th July 2025
The PDA is disappointed with the decision by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) to agree to an increase in fees by 6% in September 2025.