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PDA LGBT+ Network responds to NHS consultation on Children and Young People’s Gender Service Specification
Tue 13th January 2026
A recent NHS consultation asked for views on proposed changes to the service specification for specialist gender incongruence services for children and young people, which describes how current and future providers of NHS Children and Young People’s Gender Services will deliver the service.
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Jhoots update – 12 January 2026
Mon 12th January 2026
The PDA has issued a further update to members about the situation at Jhoots.
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How safe is your workplace? PDA invites pharmacists to take part in the 2026 Safer Pharmacies Survey
Mon 12th January 2026
With the disturbing rise in violence, theft, and physical assault directed at pharmacy teams across the UK, the PDA is launching its ninth Safer Pharmacies Survey and is encouraging all employed and locum pharmacists to take part.
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Medicines To Gaza student and trainee challenge launched by PDA
Fri 9th January 2026
The PDA has today launched the ‘Medicines To Gaza’ Challenge, inviting pharmacy students and trainee pharmacists to design and deliver their own local initiative to raise awareness and funds for ‘Medicines To Gaza’. This challenge will contribute to the humanitarian project to provide essential medicines and medical aid to those affected by the crisis in Gaza.
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PDA Equalities Council celebrates 2025’s successes and plans to stand up against discrimination
Thu 8th January 2026
The Equalities Council is part of the PDA’s democratic structure and includes representatives of the PDA’s Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The aim is for members to learn from each other and to work together around intersectional issues.
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PDA leadership in action: Demonstrating credibility and impact in 2025
Wed 7th January 2026
The PDA consistently demonstrates credible, authoritative leadership across the pharmacy profession. As we begin a new year, here is a look back on some key highlights of 2025 that have demonstrated the breadth and depth of the PDA’s leadership, underlining its reputation as a trusted voice and effective agent for change.
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Stand for election to your Regional Committee: Nominations open on Monday 12 January 2026
Mon 5th January 2026
The PDA Union is calling for nominations for members to form its four Regional Committees. Where more candidates are nominated than seats available, all full members in each region will be asked to vote to decide who is elected.
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Member Voice: A Leadership Journey within the PDA Union
Wed 31st December 2025
Nav Bhogal, Chair of the PDA Southeast Regional Committee shares his leadership journey within the PDA Union
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PDA to provide support in the event of needlestick injury
Wed 24th December 2025
Another new automatic benefit to support PDA members from 1st January 2026.
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Do you know our history?
Sun 21st December 2025
Though the organisation has existed for less than 25 years, the story of the PDA reaches back much further with some parts of today’s PDA established more than a century ago.