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Joint statement – Boots & the PDA Union (1 July 2021)
Fri 13th August 2021
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held virtually on 1 July 2021.
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PDA launches online reporting tool to gather data on pharmacy closures
Fri 13th August 2021
The volumes of incidents where contractors choose to close pharmacies rather than engage an available locum, appear to be reaching epidemic proportions, and pharmacists are concerned about the impact on patients, as well as the damage this does to the reputation of the profession. The PDA is therefore asking pharmacists to help collate information about when and where these closures are occuring.
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GPhC issues warning about online prescribing practice
Thu 12th August 2021
The PDA welcomes an announcement from the regulator about “Patient safety concerns relating to online prescribing services.”
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PDA LGBT+ Network launch pronoun badges and flyers
Wed 11th August 2021
The PDA LGBT+ Network are delighted to announce that pronoun badges and an accompanying flyer are now available to order. Thank you to all Network Members who contributed to the design of the badges and the flyer.
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Pharmacists highlight more unscheduled pharmacy closures
Tue 10th August 2021
In just one week, PDA members have submitted more than 50 reports of pharmacy contractors closing pharmacies.
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PDA Student Reps take part in the PDA’s #GetVaccinated campaign
Fri 6th August 2021
Pharmacists have been in the front line of the pandemic and along with trainee pharmacists and pharmacy students. They have played key roles in the administration of the first and second doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and in reassuring hesitant patients.
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PDA supports student members through misconduct allegations and other challenges
Thu 5th August 2021
During the pandemic, the PDA has supported MPharm students, as record levels of enquiries from members are received including resolving issues relating to reasonable adjustments, examination processes, and an increase in misconduct allegations.
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When you walk through a storm – do not rely on someone else’s umbrella!
Wed 4th August 2021
“I was told that I didn’t need to join the PDA because my employer will insure me if anything goes wrong” is something that we hear a lot at the PDA, usually AFTER something has already gone wrong. This article explores the practical reasons as to why pharmacists should carry their own protection, independent of their employer and independent of any organisation that looks after their employer’s interests
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PDA calls for long Covid to be recognised as a disability
Wed 4th August 2021
The PDA is supporting a TUC (Trade Union Congress) petition calling on the UK government to formally recognise long Covid as a disability under the Equality Act 2010.
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The myth of pharmacist shortages
Sat 31st July 2021
In our latest PDA member voice article, Founder of the Pharmacist Cooperative, Tohidul Islam, shares his views on the 'Myth' of pharmacist shortages and explains why the profession needs a unifying organisation that is willing to speak up even to the most deep-pocketed companies without flinching.