Latest News

• PDA welcomes Neil Gray MSP as Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

  Sun 18th February 2024 The PDA

  A new Health Secretary has been appointed in Scotland following the resignation of Michael Matheson MSP. As the new Cabinet Secretary responsible for NHS Scotland and wider health policy, Neil Gray can address many critical issues for the benefit of patients, pharmacists and the wider public.  

• PDA submits evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body

  Sat 17th February 2024 The PDA

  For the first time in its history the PDA has submitted evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body, focusing on the recruitment and retention of NHS pharmacists. 

• Boots Pension Scheme update for members who have submitted a complaint

  Fri 16th February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has provided a further update to members as the initial tranche of complaint responses are received from Boots. 

• PDA Reps Network at Boots address member concerns on the Pharmacy First Service

  Thu 15th February 2024 The PDA

  In recognition of the mounting concerns and queries surrounding the launch of the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) in England, the PDA Reps Network at Boots hosted a member meeting on 29 January. Nearly 200 Boots members attended to seek clarity and guidance on navigating the challenges posed by the rapid introduction of this new service. 

• Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the June 2024 assessment

  Thu 15th February 2024 The PDA

  The GPhC have announced that all reasonable adjustment requests for the June 2024 assessment must be submitted by 28 February 2024. 

• Joint statement from Boots and the PDA Union on trainee pharmacist Pay rates

  Wed 14th February 2024 The PDA

  Boots and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm that from April 2024, there will be a pay increase for trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland.  

• Get involved with your union this #HeartUnions week

  Mon 12th February 2024 The PDA

  This week (12 – 18 February) is #HeartUnions Week 2024. The annual campaign provides an opportunity to celebrate unions and the work that they do for and with their members to influence positive changes in the workplace.  

• PDA calls on pharmacists to share ongoing experiences and feedback of the Pharmacy First Service

  Wed 7th February 2024 The PDA

  Following the launch of the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) on 31 January 2024, the PDA is asking members working in community pharmacy in England to complete an online survey about their experiences. 

• PDA Ability Network launches disability discrimination survey

  Tue 6th February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA Ability Network is calling on members to complete an online survey on disability discrimination. The results will establish the level and extent of discrimination faced in the workplace by pharmacists who are disabled or live with a long-term health condition. 

• Pharmacists warn of the impact of prescription charges ahead of Parliamentary debate

  Mon 5th February 2024 The PDA

  Pharmacists have warned they are increasingly seeing patients in England declining to take vital medicines due to the cost of prescription charges. 

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