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We must all be actively anti-racist
Tue 6th August 2024
Following the PDA’s statement yesterday about keeping pharmacists safe at work during the riots plaguing parts of the UK, the organisation reiterates their view that not being racist is not enough. We must all be anti-racist.
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NHSE issues new incident reporting system guidance for pharmacies
Tue 6th August 2024
In July 2024, NHSE released new incident reporting system guidance for pharmacies in England. The document also outlines arrangements for analysing and responding to critical incidents.
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PDA comments on violence in the UK
Mon 5th August 2024
The PDA condemns the violence that has been seen in UK towns and cities over the weekend. It needs to stop.
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Have you got the right PDA membership following the June 2024 assessment?
Sun 4th August 2024
The PDA has membership categories for all students and exam candidates, whatever the outcome and whenever they sat their assessment.
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How the PDA is helping improve pharmacists’ pay rates
Sat 3rd August 2024
In July 2024, the PDA welcomed the announcement by the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, that she would accept in full the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body and award an increase of 5.5% to all NHS workers employed under Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and Conditions.
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PDA celebrates 50 years of Health and Safety at work
Fri 2nd August 2024
The Health and Safety at Work Act (HSWA) was given royal assent on 31 July 1974. It is estimated that since then more than 14,000 workplace fatalities have been avoided due to the subsequent reduction and removal of workplace risks.
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Disputes between employers and the NHS
Thu 1st August 2024
The PDA is providing guidance to members on what to do when their employers are involved in collective action against the NHS.
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Welcome to the August 2024 PDA Education Update
Thu 1st August 2024
PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. This newsletter highlights the latest activities, training opportunities, and support available.
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PDA advises locums to screenshot agreements
Wed 31st July 2024
The PDA is advising locums that they need to take screen shots of online agreements as there is a risk that pharmacy businesses will subsequently try to amend the contract that has been agreed.
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Insight Online – July 2024
Tue 30th July 2024
This month, be sure to have your say on P medicines for self-selection and read about how we have called on the new government to support an NHS that is fit for all. Also, learn about how you can get involved in PDA Education's 2024 Summer School and a way you can benefit from PDA Plus!