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PDA wants Pharmacy First to succeed but asks members to help stop inappropriate business behaviours
Fri 2nd February 2024
The PDA is asking its members to share any evidence of business behaviours which may jeopardise the Pharmacy First Scheme, those that are not in patients’ interests, or may damage the profession’s reputation.
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PDA welcomes steps towards reinstatement of NI Assembly
Thu 1st February 2024
The PDA welcomes reports that progress has been made towards resolving the political standoff in Northern Ireland, and this positive action could facilitate public sector pay.
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PDA submits evidence to the Public Accounts Committee Inquiry on reducing the harm from illegal drugs
Thu 1st February 2024
The PDA recently submitted written evidence to the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) specifically to draw attention to the impact on patients of temporary pharmacy closures and who therefore cannot access treatment supporting their recovery from the use of illegal drugs.
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Pharmacy First Service provides great expectations: but the PDA is concerned about the impacts on the pharmacy workforce
Wed 31st January 2024
The PDA had called on NHS England to phase in the introduction of what on paper is a very good service which will benefit the public; however, this request was refused.
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PDA reiterates advice to members as Pharmacy First Service prepares to go live
Tue 30th January 2024
The PDA is reiterating advice to members as concerns continue to be raised before the go live date of the Pharmacy First Service in England on Wednesday 31 January.
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FIP attends the 154th session of the WHO Executive Board
Tue 30th January 2024
The PDA is part of the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) and is committed to keeping members informed about the achievements secured via FIP membership. Recently, FIP attended the 154th session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Executive Board and FIP President, Paul Sinclair, AM has provided a summary of the event.
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Insight Online – January 2024
Mon 29th January 2024
This month, we shared your concerns with the Commons Health and Social Care Committee as part of its inquiry into pharmacy. We also provided you with an update on the HMRC's locum tax status enquiry.
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Lloyds/Sainsbury’s enhanced redundancy claims update
Fri 26th January 2024
This is the third update of January 2024 for PDA members regarding the announcement that Diamond DCO Two Ltd, formerly called Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd, is considering voluntary liquidation.
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NAWP Newsletter – January 2024
Thu 25th January 2024
In this issue, read a review of NAWP's work in 2023 and their plans for this year. Also, learn about eco-conscious feminine hygiene products.
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NHS Employers Disability Summit 2023
Wed 24th January 2024
PDA member and pharmacist clinical writer, Sandra Hicks attended the virtual NHS Employers Disability Summit 2023 from 29 to 30 November 2023. The annual Disability Summit provided an opportunity for those working in the healthcare sector to lead the change and tackle inequality in the workplace. Sandra has reflected on her experience of the summit and what she learned while there.