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PDA LGBT+ Network committee calls for a review of gender affirming care
Fri 14th November 2025
In this Member Voice article, Soh Xi Ken (he/him), specialist clinical pharmacist and co-opted member of the PDA LGBT+ Committee, discusses his views on the Cass Review and what it means to transgender patients and the LGBT+ community. Ken also reiterates the PDA LGBT+ Network's calls for the UK government to reverse the ban on puberty blockers for trans youth.
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PDA Regional Committees spotlight evolving challenges in pharmacy
Wed 12th November 2025
The PDA Regional Committees are made up of pharmacists from across the profession that are elected to represent the PDA's wider membership. The committees meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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PDA Rep represents pharmacists at the STUC Black Workers’ Conference 2025
Mon 10th November 2025
The PDA is proud to celebrate the participation of a dedicated PDA Workplace Representative, Sade Abiola, at the 29th Annual Scottish Trade Unions Congress’ (STUC) Black Workers’ Conference. Sade, a NHS Fife pharmacist, joined Black trade unionists from across Scotland to engage in powerful discussions, share lived experiences, and help shape the future of anti-racist organising in Scotland’s workplace’s and beyond.
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NHS Pay 2025-26 update – Northern Ireland
Sat 8th November 2025
Latest update on the last pay review for NHS employees in Northern Ireland.
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Status update on NHS Pay 2026-27
Sat 8th November 2025
The PDA is updating members employed by the NHS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the current pay review.
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Jyoti Buxani elected as the first President of the PDA Ability Network
Fri 7th November 2025
The PDA would like to thank everyone who nominated themselves to be on the committee for the Ability Network. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA Ability Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks.
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Student Newsletter – November 2025
Thu 6th November 2025
In this edition, gain a better understanding of indemnity insurance and learn more about the life of a respiratory advanced practitioner. You can also find out more about how you can get involved and host your own ‘Walk for Wellbeing’ at your university.
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PDA supports Inclusive Pharmacy Practice Week 2025
Wed 5th November 2025
Inclusive Pharmacy Practice (IPP) Week is taking place from Monday 24 to Thursday 27 November. The PDA is proud to be supporting the week and will also be co-hosting a workshop covering racism, harassment and more in the workplace.
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Insight Online – October 2025
Tue 28th October 2025
This month, read about the importance of appropriate monitoring for ADHD medication and gain a better understanding of indemnity arrangements and how your insurance is a vital layer of protection. You can also find out more about our upcoming events and sessions and how you can take advantage of Pharmacist Support's 2025 ACTNow campaign.
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PDA is supporting members facing job losses at CPPE
Tue 28th October 2025
The contract for providing pharmacy postgraduate education is due to be reviewed in 2026, and reductions in NHS funding mean that even if the current supplier is given a renewal of the contract there will be a reduction in the size of the centre.