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PDA GP pharmacist members meet to discuss work satisfaction
Tue 7th November 2023
On Tuesday 24 October, the PDA met with GP pharmacist members to discuss issues of common concern at work following a recent PDA GP pharmacist work satisfaction survey.
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PDA NAWP Network supports the 17th EWPM
Mon 6th November 2023
President of the PDA NAWP Network, Ayah Abbass, and co-opted member of the PDA NAWP Network, Nicola Rees recently attended the 17th European Women’s Pharmacy Meeting (EWPM), held in Maastricht in the Netherlands. Here Ayah and Nicola share their experience of representing the PDA NAWP Network at the annual meeting.
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PDA Chairman speaks at FIP’s event on Astana Declaration on primary health care
Thu 2nd November 2023
On 25 October, FIP celebrated five years since the signing of the Astana Declaration on primary health care on behalf of the profession. FIP marked the day with a digital event which PDA Chairman, Mark Koziol spoke at.
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Boots Newsletter – November 2023
Wed 1st November 2023
Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots.
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PDA releases statement on the Israel/Gaza conflict
Tue 31st October 2023
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The use of umbrella companies within the healthcare sector
Mon 30th October 2023
Umbrella companies employ individuals on behalf of employment businesses, often referred to as recruitment agencies, who are then supplied to end clients. They have a significant impact on those they employ but, are largely unregulated. An experienced hospital and locum pharmacist has shared their concerns about the impact of NHS trusts choosing to use umbrella companies to engage locums.
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Student Newsletter – October 2023
Sat 28th October 2023
In this edition, read about the rise in misconduct investigations in universities following the use of AI by some students and what happened at the Welsh Pharmacy Awards. Also, learn more about how the PDA has helped students over the last year and some of the benefits for you when you join the PDA FREE as a Student member.
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2023
Fri 27th October 2023
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In the issue read about the recent Black History Month online event and PDA Organising and Engagement Assistant's experience of joining the trade union movement. Also read about the Assistant Director for Education at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Oshor Williams's experience which highlights why we must be actively anti-racist.
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PDA members meet to discuss changes in ICBs
Thu 26th October 2023
On Tuesday 17 October, over 75 PDA members met to discuss the changes that are occurring in ICBs (Integrated Care Boards) around England.
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Pharmacist racially harassed by pharmacy team members
Wed 25th October 2023
Following a 5-day hearing earlier this year, an Employment Tribunal has upheld 7 allegations of harassment related to race occurring during a shift on 18 July 2020 in a claim issued against Boots and one of its pharmacy technicians. The Tribunal concluded that the treatment of the pharmacist by the pharmacy technician, a pharmacy advisor and the store manager was significantly influenced by (and therefore related to) the pharmacist’s race.