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PDA investigates claims about Boots Pension Scheme
Thu 7th December 2023
The PDA has written to members in Boots today about the recent changes to the Boots Pension Scheme.
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Appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in November 2023
Wed 6th December 2023
The PDA would like to remind all candidates who sat the November 2023 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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PDA Ability Network Newsletter – December 2023
Tue 5th December 2023
Welcome to the PDA Ability Network Newsletter. In this issue read about how we are celebrating Disability History Month and how you can get involved in research into the Electronic Prescription Service. Also, learn about where you can get support if you are struggling with your mental health this winter.
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Have you got the right PDA membership following the November 2023 assessment?
Tue 5th December 2023
The PDA has membership categories for all students and exam candidates, whatever the outcome and whenever they sat their assessment.
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PDA calls on members to complete the 2023 workforce temperature check survey
Mon 4th December 2023
Pharmacists continue to tell the PDA that there are several reasons why they choose to work in certain roles and would not consider others. The PDA is once again asking members to provide greater information around this to help inform the debate about the pharmacist workforce. Pharmacists sharing their views and experiences helps the PDA to tell their story and represent their interests.
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PDA BAME Network launches Islamophobia Factsheet
Thu 30th November 2023
November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and to end the month the PDA BAME Network has launched a factsheet that provides an overview of Islamophobia in the workplace. The factsheet can also help pharmacists, trainees and students understand the impact of Islamophobia and help them lead conversations in the workplace on this issue.
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PDA updates salary ready reckoner for Boots pharmacists to show FY24 rates
Thu 30th November 2023
Following the implementation of the latest negotiated pay review, the PDA has updated its online ready reckoner which helps pharmacists employed at Boots understand where their pay sits within the agreed pay scale.
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PDA to attend STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
Wed 29th November 2023
The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers’ Conference will take place in Glasgow this week (2-3 December). Scottish-based PDA Rep, Susan MacKinnon, and PDA Scotland Head of Policy, Maurice Hickey will be attending the conference and getting involved in the activities that the conference has to offer.
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PDA Reps host member engagement meetings for flu vaccinations 2023
Wed 29th November 2023
Some members of the PDA Reps Network in Boots recently hosted two member engagement meetings discussing the 2023 flu vaccinations along with an update on the last Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting.
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Insight Online – November 2023
Tue 28th November 2023
This month, read about how we are supporting pharmacists after LloydsPharmacy completed the divestment of their branch network, the Pharmacy First service, and how PDA Student Reps are leading a campaign for fair financial support for MPharm students. Also, learn about upcoming events and workshops that you can get involved in.