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Potential redundancies in ICBs, CSUs and NHSE
Sun 3rd August 2025
With the announcement in March of 50% cuts to ICBs, the closures of Commissioning support Units (CSU) and the abolition of NHSE, the PDA is aware that many of its members are facing lots of change and uncertainty about their futures.
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Regulatory definition of NHS managers must include all those responsible for providing NHS services
Thu 31st July 2025
The consultation response from the government on proposals to regulate NHS managers in England is welcome. However, the PDA reiterates the importance of including those responsible for all NHS services if patients are to be protected.
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Is the government’s 10-Year Health Plan for England fit for the future?
Mon 28th July 2025
The government’s long-awaited 10-Year Health Plan for England, ‘Fit for the future’, launched earlier this month. PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst, discusses what this could mean for pharmacists and what next steps need to be taken.
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PDA comments on resident doctors’ vote to strike
Wed 16th July 2025
The PDA Union sends a message of solidarity and support to resident doctor colleagues in the British Medical Association (BMA) who will be taking strike action.
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PDA responds to the NHS 10 Year Plan
Fri 4th July 2025
The Prime Minister has launched a ten-year plan which outlines the government’s ambitions for healthcare in England. It describes how the NHS will achieve three strategic shifts, from hospital to neighbourhood, from analogue to digital and from treatment to prevention. The PDA is providing its initial comments on the plan.
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Another Employment Tribunal win for an NHS pharmacist
Fri 4th July 2025
The PDA has secured a successful outcome for an NHS pharmacist who had to escalate their dispute to the employment tribunal.
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Commissioning support units to close
Mon 30th June 2025
The Westminster government have announced some further changes to NHS England-related organisations, which could mean more job losses for pharmacists.
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PDA secures Employment Tribunal win for redundant NHS pharmacist
Fri 20th June 2025
The PDA has secured a significant legal victory on behalf of one of its members, in a case that reaffirms the value of a pharmacist’s professional status, fairness in redundancy, and the importance of representation during NHS restructuring.
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PDA members to respond to proposed 3.6% NHS pay increase
Thu 22nd May 2025
The Westminster government has announced a proposed pay increase for NHS employees in England, which is likely to be replicated in Wales and Northern Ireland in due course.
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ICB restructure: Model blueprint
Thu 15th May 2025
The PDA continues to represent the interests of pharmacists during restructures and encourages members to ensure they have a local rep at their employer.