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• PDA celebrates World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

  Fri 21st May 2021 The PDA

  May 21 was declared to be the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development in December 2002 at the UN General Assembly. This came just a year after UNESCO’s adoption of the Universal Declaration on Cultural Diversity. 

• PDA releases guide to Covid-19 vaccine administration

  Thu 20th May 2021 The PDA

  The PDA has put together a guide to vaccine administration in light of the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination programme. This guide will serve to help those individuals who have completed the prerequisite training and are giving Covid-19 vaccinations.  

• Guide to: Discrimination and the pregnant employee

  Wed 19th May 2021 The PDA

  The PDA believes that everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work and to feel respected and valued. However, many people in the UK face prejudice and discrimination in the workplace even when facing pregnancy and maternity, one of nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.  

• PDA members are encouraged to take part in the GPhC EDI strategy consultation

  Tue 18th May 2021 The PDA

  The GPhC recently launched a consultation into its 5-year Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy for 2021-2026. The PDA encourages members to respond to the consultation directly and also asks that they complete a short survey so that their views can be incorporated into the PDA's submission.  

• PDA statement regarding pharmacist vaccination sessions in Glasgow and Greater Clyde

  Mon 17th May 2021 The PDA

  There have been reports of anomalies in the booking system for Covid-19 vaccination sessions in the Glasgow and Greater Clyde health board area, and allegations that some pharmacists may have used technology to secure multiple shifts ahead of others. 

• PDA responds to GPhC consultation on managing concerns about pharmacy professionals

  Mon 17th May 2021 The PDA

  The GPhC recently consulted on its Fitness to Practise (FtP) strategy titled ‘Managing concerns about pharmacy professionals: Our strategy for change’. 

• PDA responds to CQC consultation on changes for more flexible and responsive regulation

  Fri 14th May 2021 The PDA

  The PDA has responded to the Care Quality Commission’s (CQC) proposals on changes to its rating systems and how it will, in future, undertake consultations. The strategy is titled 'Consultation on changes for more flexible and responsive regulation.' 

• PDA call on employers to reduce workplace conflict

  Thu 13th May 2021 The PDA

  The PDA is calling on all pharmacy employers to read the latest report from Acas, the non-departmental public body of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) regarding the cost of workplace conflict on businesses.  

• Mental Health Awareness Week (10 May – 16 May)

  Tue 11th May 2021 The PDA

  To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, the PDA is taking this opportunity to call on employers to raise awareness, engage and understand mental health so that positive changes can be achieved in the workplace. The PDA also wants to take this opportunity to signpost members to some of the places that offer help and support.  

• NAWP Newsletter – May 2021

  Tue 11th May 2021 The PDA

  Welcome to the latest issue of the NAWP newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to women in pharmacy. 

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