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PDA begins first-ever strike ballot for members in Northern Ireland
Tue 28th February 2023
Following detailed consultation with PDA members, the PDA Union has begun its first-ever strike ballot. Members in Northern Ireland directly employed by the NHS under Agenda for Change terms and conditions will start receiving ballot papers from 28 February.
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How students can get involved with the Medicines to Ukraine initiative
Mon 27th February 2023
Recently, PDA Chairman and Secretary General of EPhEU Mark Koziol announced an exciting opportunity for MPharm students to get involved in the Medicines to Ukraine initiative by leading their own fundraising campaign in their university.
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PDA issue advice to members as commercial pressure to reduce clinical checks puts patients and pharmacists at risk.
Sun 26th February 2023
PDA obtains expert legal opinion around pharmacist clinical checks as concern grows that some commercially driven ‘innovations’ in community pharmacy practice place patients and pharmacists at risk.
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Welcome to the February 2023 PDA Education Update
Sun 26th February 2023
Welcome to the February PDA Education update. PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members.
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NEC elections conclude with Wales and West England ballot result
Sat 25th February 2023
The election for an National Executive Committee (NEC) member representing Wales and West England has concluded, with Anne Davies being elected.
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Scottish government makes opening offer in 2023 NHS Scotland pay negotiations
Sat 25th February 2023
The Scottish government has made an early offer to increase the pay rates of those working in the NHS in Scotland employed on Agenda for Change terms and conditions to take effect on 1 April 2023.
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Zero Discrimination Day 2023
Fri 24th February 2023
Zero Discrimination Day is coming up on 1 March and is observed annually. This day aims to educate people and raise awareness on issues around discrimination.
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PDA members meet online in support of national ‘protect the right to strike’ day
Thu 23rd February 2023
On Wednesday 1 February, PDA members met online as a show of solidarity for the Trades Union Congress’s (TUC) national ‘protect the right to strike’ day.
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PDA Charity Update
Wed 22nd February 2023
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation created by pharmacists for pharmacists. We provide various types of essential support and advocacy for employed and locum pharmacists across the UK and crown dependencies.
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Insight Online – February 2023
Tue 21st February 2023
Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. This month, read about how we are supporting pharmacists through the changes at LloydsPharmacy and how we have taken the Medicines to Ukraine campaign to British parliaments. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.