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PDAU comment on industrial action in Prison Education
Tue 11th May 2021
The PDA Union are sending a message of support to UCU members working in prison education who are currently involved in industrial action. The PDA Union is also advising members working in prisons how to care for patients while respecting the strike action.
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What I have learnt from working across a wide variety of pharmacy sectors
Thu 6th May 2021
In our latest member voice article, Pearl J D’souza, a pharmacist that has worked across a wide variety of sectors, shares why she became a pharmacist and why it is important to protect ourselves and our colleagues so that we are available to provide the best possible care for patients. Pearl also talks about discrimination and equality and offers advice to pharmacy students and pre-regs.
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PDA membership is now even greater value
Sat 1st May 2021
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has agreed that PDA members can claim tax relief against the vast majority of the cost of their membership fee which will reduce the net cost incurred by members, potentially saving pharmacists hundreds of pounds.
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Government calls for evidence to support a Women’s Health Strategy for England
Fri 30th April 2021
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking views to help inform the development of the government’s Women’s Health Strategy for England. The call for evidence looks to collect views on women's health and will run until 30 May 2021.
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Midcounties sell branches: PDA can support members when their employer changes
Thu 29th April 2021
Though a number of community pharmacies are closing, others are still being bought and sold which often means pharmacists may find they have a new employer. As an independent trade union, the PDA can provide support and guidance for members at what can be a worrying time.
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PDA comments on the Commission’s report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK
Thu 29th April 2021
The PDA is extremely concerned and disappointed by the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities in the UK - “the Sewell Report”.
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Supporting colleagues taking part in Ramadan
Wed 28th April 2021
In our latest member voice article, community pharmacist and PDA rep, Hala Jawad shares how colleagues can be supportive and understanding to those taking part in Ramadan which is a holy month in the Islamic calendar. This year, Ramadan started approximately on 12 April and will run until 11 May 2021*.
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PDA calls for an end to violence in pharmacy
Wed 28th April 2021
As today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), the PDA is highlighting their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies by reiterating calls for the whole sector to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of abuse and violence in the workplace.
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PDA will continue to support exam candidates and future pharmacists
Tue 27th April 2021
The PDA has once again adjusted their membership categories to ensure that they will be able to support all exam candidates, whatever the outcome and whenever they sit their assessment.
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PDA supports Shopkind campaign to tackle violence and abuse in the workplace
Tue 27th April 2021
Last week, the ShopKind campaign was launched to help tackle the worrying rise in violence and abuse against shopworkers. The national campaign, funded by the Home Office, is uniting the retail sector by asking people to ShopKind when in stores. The PDA welcomes this news that is in line with their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies.