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NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal is now available
Tue 6th July 2021
The PDA has received confirmation from the Scottish Government that the "NHS Scotland Primary Locum £500 bonus payment portal" is now open. Eligible locums have until 1 August to claim their bonus payment.
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Consultation and petition on proposal to introduce prescription charges for 60-65 year olds in England
Tue 6th July 2021
The Westminster government is consulting on increasing the age at which individuals qualify for free prescriptions from 60 to 66 years old. The PDA will be responding to the consultation and are also sharing a petition against the proposal.
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PDA Education receives positive member feedback
Tue 6th July 2021
The PDA Education Hub is an online platform that provides free training to PDA members. The PDA has always wanted to ensure that members are supported in a wide range of ways and the delivery of the Education Hub to be part of this support was accelerated due to the global pandemic.
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Continued importance of the Covid-19 vaccination programme
Tue 6th July 2021
NHS declares a watershed moment as all adults in the UK are now invited to receive their Covid-19 vaccination.
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PDA Union welcomes award of George Cross to NHS employees
Mon 5th July 2021
NHS pharmacists are among those honored by HM Queen for their service during the pandemic.
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Pharmacists are being asked to switch pharmacies during the day
Mon 5th July 2021
The PDA is receiving a growing number of queries from members who report being pressurised by pharmacy multiple employers to close the branch they are working in part way through the opening hours and travel to open another branch later.
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Celebrating 73 years of the NHS
Mon 5th July 2021
Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers have been working tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19, so today the PDA takes a look back at the amazing milestones and achievements in NHS history that have led to this point…
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PDA responds to news of Morrisons takeover
Sat 3rd July 2021
The PDA is responding to the announcement that Company Chemist Association member Morrisons has accepted a £6.3bn ($8.7bn) takeover bid by a US investment group led by the owner of Majestic Wine.
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PDA membership includes access to a 24-hour legal and tax advice helpline
Fri 2nd July 2021
Did you know that PDA membership includes access to a free 24-hour legal and tax advice helpline? The external helpline provides PDA members with over the phone advice about the law in England and Wales and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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PDA write to new Secretary of State for Health & Social Care
Tue 29th June 2021
Sajid Javid MP has been appointed Health and Social Care Secretary in the Westminster government. PDA Chairman, Mark Koziol, has written to the Secretary of State outlining some of the key issues relating to pharmacists that require his attention.