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PDA Ability Network launches Neurodiversity factsheet
Mon 27th October 2025
The PDA Ability Network is pleased to launch the factsheet about neurodiversity. The factsheet describes the variety of neurodivergence, the responsibility of employers and some suggested reasonable adjustments staff could ask their employer for.
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Understanding indemnity arrangements for pharmacists
Fri 24th October 2025
Confused about the different indemnity arrangements for pharmacists? You’re not alone! Here, the PDA breaks down the key differences in indemnity options available for pharmacists and explains why having your own indemnity policy is essential.
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Government commits to tackle bad business behaviours
Thu 23rd October 2025
An urgent parliamentary debate in Westminster led to the Pharmacy Minister announcing a commitment to address bad business behaviour in community pharmacy. The PDA are following up on the debate.
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Four pharmacy employers among those named as paying below minimum wage
Thu 23rd October 2025
The PDA is using the opportunity of the latest government list publication to reiterate it’s warning to foundation trainees that they may be at risk of being paid less than the minimum wage if they work longer hours.
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Building connection in pharmacy: A conversation on wellbeing and loneliness
Tue 21st October 2025
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses loneliness and how this can be overcome by building a connection with others. Here, Jay also shares an insight into his own story and encourages others to seek support.
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Sign up to the 2025 pharmacist ACTNow campaign
Mon 20th October 2025
PDA’s charity partner, Pharmacist Support is proud to announce the return of its pharmacist ACTNow wellbeing campaign. Running from Monday 20 October to Friday 7 November 2025, the campaign aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those working in pharmacy.
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NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – October 2025
Fri 17th October 2025
Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue, learn about our involvement in the NHS Staff Side Council after one year and what is happening in ICBs. You can also read about one member's 'a week in the life' as a respiratory advanced practitioner.
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PDA to support pharmacists at Morrisons
Thu 16th October 2025
Media reports say that Morrisons are considering selling some of their pharmacy estate and the the PDA will support members who may be affected.
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A week in the life of a respiratory advanced practitioner
Wed 15th October 2025
In this latest Member Voice article, Michal Lamparski, a respiratory advanced practitioner, shares what a week in their life looks like from respiratory clinics to performing arterial blood gas sampling and more. Here, Michal also covers the four pillars of advanced practice that every advanced practitioner works across.
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World Mental Health Day 2025
Fri 10th October 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October and serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for continued advocacy and support for those affected by mental health issues.