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PDA Hospital Rep joins STUC Black Workers’ Committee
Sat 29th June 2024
On Thursday 13 June 2024, PDA member and NHS Fife Workplace Rep, Sade Abiola was informed of her successful nomination to be co-opted on to the STUC Black Workers’ Committee. She had won the support of a majority of the committee in a vote against several other nominees from our sister Scottish trade unions, to fill the recently vacated women’s seat.
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BMA’s legal action over the term ‘medical professionals’ and implications for pharmacists
Fri 28th June 2024
The British Medical Association (BMA) has launched legal action against the General Medical Council (GMC) in a bid to stop the ‘dangerous blurring of the lines’ between highly skilled and trained doctors and MAPs (medical associate professions).
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PDA’s advice to members on pharmacy technicians and PGDs
Thu 27th June 2024
The amendments to the Human Medicines Regulations, permitting pharmacy technicians (PTs) to supply and administer medicines under Patient Group Directions (PGDs) in England, Scotland, and Wales came into effect on 26 June 2024.
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PDA student members take part in Young Members’ Development Weekend
Thu 27th June 2024
Last month, PDA student members, Liz Boateng and Natalie Mbonjani attended the GFTU’s latest Young Members’ Development Weekend (YMDW). The three-day training course aims to educate and engage young trade union members through interactive and informative sessions.
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PDA issues guidance on keeping safe and well while working in hot weather
Wed 26th June 2024
The PDA is reminding employers to keep pharmacists and other employees cool in hot weather. The PDA has also launched a general factsheet to help members keep cool in the heat and identify signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion in colleagues and patients.
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PDA calls for zero tolerance for disability discrimination in the workplace
Wed 26th June 2024
The PDA Ability Network is continuing its ‘Standing up for Sitting Down’ campaign and as part of this the PDA is encouraging and supporting employers to work with PDA Reps and active members to have zero tolerance for disability discrimination in the workplace.
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Insight Online – June 2024
Tue 25th June 2024
This month, learn about our manifesto for the pharmacy profession in the run-up to the general election and how we are helping members following changes to their pension scheme. Plus, find out more about our upcoming member-exclusive events!
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PDA requests meeting with GP Federations NI following members’ unhappiness with pay award proposal
Mon 24th June 2024
The PDA has recently written to the management at GP Federations NI (GPFED NI) to request an urgent meeting. This follows a PDA member meeting where attendees unanimously agreed that their pay proposal was unacceptable and they would be willing to “take whatever action is necessary.”
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International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) supports Safer Pharmacies Charter
Sat 22nd June 2024
FIP has become the latest organisation to support the PDA's Safer Pharmacies Charter. The Charter consists of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients, through better working conditions in UK pharmacy practice.
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ASDA pharmacists encouraged to contact PDA Member Support Centre with any concerns over changes
Fri 21st June 2024
The PDA will be supporting members to deal with any negative potential impacts from a reported decision by ASDA to make changes to roles, reporting structures, and contracts.