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Evidence of some employers crying wolf over pharmacist shortages during pandemic
Mon 1st June 2020
The PDA is concerned that the large pharmacist locum workforce, a distinct strength of our profession is not being used to the full in this critical fight with COVID-19.
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Pharmacists need to support Track & Trace phase; contractors need to prepare and government needs to pay
Mon 1st June 2020
The PDA is calling on employers and their representative organisations to ensure that pharmacies are prepared and ready to give their support to the government’s track & trace measures and the potential consequences of this being introduced.
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PDA Pandemic Series Update – 30 May 2020
Sat 30th May 2020
With each edition, we aim to bring to your attention important issues either those that we are working on or general background information that helps you with your practice.
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Boots confirm store reopening plans after consultation with PDA Union
Fri 29th May 2020
Boots have been able to announce their planned approach for safely reopening their store offering after consulting with PDA Union reps about safe practice.
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Police Scotland respond to PDA campaign to stop violence in pharmacy
Fri 29th May 2020
The PDA campaign to end violence in pharmacies continues, including the call for zero tolerance of violence in all pharmacies. The Scottish police have confirmed that their advice is that all incidents should be reported.
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Students and new pre-regs 2020/21 – Changing times
Thu 28th May 2020
We are listening to our student members views and concerns at this difficult time and working to support you and represent your interests.
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PDA encourage pharmacists to watch and share “ACTNow” wellbeing videos
Thu 28th May 2020
Following the launch of the ACTNow campaign which focuses on the importance of mental health awareness and wellbeing and encourages positive action, the PDA is calling on pharmacists to help support the campaign by watching the below informative videos and sharing them with colleagues.
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PDA raise concerns with every UK government about higher risk for BAME people
Wed 27th May 2020
The PDA is calling for the steps to be taken to mitigate the risk to BAME pharmacists, who make up approximately 46% of the pharmacists workforce.
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PDA UNION – 2020 AGM Calling Notice
Wed 27th May 2020
Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the PDA Union annual general meeting will be held virtually via video link on 25th June 2020, if you wish to participate you need to register before close of business on Tuesday 23 June.
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PDA pleased to announce that NAWP network grows beyond 500 members
Tue 26th May 2020
The PDA would like to hear from NAWP members about your views on the network’s priorities.