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PDA calls on members to complete workforce temperature check survey
Tue 18th January 2022
Pharmacists tell the PDA that there are several reasons why they are choosing not to work in certain roles, or for some employers, and the PDA is calling for information around the causes and extent of this issue to help inform the debate.
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Deadline for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations approaches for health and care roles in England
Mon 17th January 2022
NHS guidance for employers in healthcare in England outlines planning and preparation for the implementation of regulations around Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD) for healthcare workers.
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New PDA Plus partners Morrish Solicitors enhance benefits offered to PDA members
Mon 17th January 2022
The PDA is pleased to announce that Morrish Solicitors have been appointed as an additional PDA Plus partner and will enhance the range of specially-negotiated preferential services offered to members.
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PDA Reps Network in Lloyds hosts virtual member meetings
Thu 13th January 2022
Last month, the PDA Reps Network in LloydsPharmacy held a series of interactive member meetings and are pleased to say they had a very positive turnout. As the recognised trade union for pharmacists employed by Lloyds, the PDA Reps wanted members to have the opportunity to talk about issues important to them.
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PDA calls on employers and pharmacist organisations to make “New Year Resolution” to support the profession’s charity
Thu 6th January 2022
The PDA is encouraging pharmacy employers and pharmacists organisations to donate £1 per pharmacist employee or member to the Pharmacist Support charity and to collectively make a substantive difference to the charity's funding from 2022 onwards.
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Boots pharmacists need to join the union
Thu 6th January 2022
The PDA is reiterating its call for every pharmacist at Boots to join the PDA Union, to keep up to date with important matters that impact on working life, and to strengthen the collective voice of the profession within the company.
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PDA Education Launches Member Learning Needs Survey
Wed 5th January 2022
PDA Education provides free training to PDA members through its online Education Hub, online live events, courses and workshops and through in-person face-to-face training. In order to identify member needs and enhance the training and support offered to members, PDA Education has launched a Member Learning Needs Survey.
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An award-winning pharmacy student’s motivation to keep striving to improve pharmacy
Wed 29th December 2021
Fatimah Khan, winner of the 2021 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Student Leadership Award, has demonstrated a commitment to ensuring that the student voice of her peers is heard. From helping with the mentorship of other students to being part of many different groups, Fatimah has had an inspirational pharmacy journey so far.
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Areas of support for primary care pharmacists
Wed 22nd December 2021
The PDA has been asked by the NHS to promote the different areas of support that are on offer for primary care pharmacists. These areas include wellbeing, teamwork, and career opportunities.
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Insight Online – December 2021
Tue 21st December 2021
In the last issue of the year, we discuss the role of pharmacy technicians and share how we intervened to help a student member save over £50,000 in potential loss of salary. Also, we share data on the impact of having additional pharmacist roles in primary care.