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Northern Irish trade union movement supports pharmacist campaigns
Fri 16th April 2021
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is now formally supporting PDA campaigns for pharmacists following the PDA's participation in the ICTU 2021 Biennial Delegate Conference
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Pharmacist Support celebrates 180th anniversary
Thu 15th April 2021
Today marks the 180th anniversary of Pharmacist Support - the profession’s independent charity.
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LGBT+ Network invites nominations for upcoming elections
Tue 13th April 2021
The PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists' Network has grown substantially over the last year and in the coming weeks, the PDA will be running an election for LGBT+ Officers to lead the network.
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PDA responds to the PSA’s proposed changes to regulator performance reviews
Mon 12th April 2021
The Professional Standard Authority (PSA) oversees 10 healthcare regulators (including the GPhC and PSNI) across the UK and must submit an annual report to Parliament on how well these 10 regulators have discharged their duties. The PSA recently consulted on proposals to change how it reviews the performance of regulators.
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PDA urges pharmacists to stay safe and take adequate rest breaks
Sat 10th April 2021
Proper rest breaks are an important element of maintaining a safe environment for patients and helps to protect the health and wellbeing of workers.
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BAME Network Committee champions equality and diversity at recent Covid-19 vaccine event
Thu 8th April 2021
Last week, the PDA's newly elected BAME Committee held their first network event which explored Covid-19 vaccines, practice, myths and overcoming vaccine hesitancy.
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Regulation 28 report to prevent future deaths – remote prescribing
Thu 8th April 2021
This is the latest in a series of articles highlighting cases where better prescribing or dispensing related activity might have prevented harm.
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PDA supports the #Pharmacy24 social media campaign
Wed 7th April 2021
Today is the busiest day of the pharmacy calendar and is once again being used to promote #Pharmacy24 - an annual social media event where we celebrate the achievements of those working in pharmacy. The PDA's participation will demonstrate our impact on pharmacists' practice today.
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PDA responds to the Care Quality Commission’s proposed new strategy
Wed 7th April 2021
The Care Quality Commission (CQC) is the regulator that monitors, inspects and regulates health and social care services provided in GP surgeries, hospitals, care homes, and many other settings. It recently consulted on its new strategy titled “The world of health and social care is changing. So are we.”
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PDA hosts student members webinar
Thu 1st April 2021
In response to student member concerns about wanting to develop a greater understanding of the opportunities and experiences of pre-reg placements and working as a pharmacist in different settings, the PDA recently held an online student member event titled 'Life as a pharmacist: What to expect in your pharmacy career.'