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PDA publish FAQs to support pre-regs through this time of uncertainty
Tue 12th May 2020
Following the PDA's first live webinar which took place last month to support pre-reg members through this time of uncertainty, the PDA has issued comprehensive answers to a number of the frequently asked questions on the day.
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Pharmacy teams encouraged to join trade unions as health and safety at work issues become higher profile
Tue 12th May 2020
As health and safety risks in pharmacies increase due to the relaxation of the COVID19 lockdown in England, and employees may need to challenge the safety of their workplaces, the PDA are recommending all members of the pharmacy team join a trade union in order to have an independent, expert voice at work.
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PDA secure confirmation that compensation cases from community pharmacy will be treated in the same way as cases from other parts of the NHS and social care sectors for pharmacy team
Mon 11th May 2020
The Health & Social Care Secretary, Matt Hancock has written to the PDA to confirm that compensation scheme cases from community pharmacy will be treated in the same way as cases from other parts of the NHS and social care sectors.
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PDA urge the government and NHS to protect the BAME community and include pharmacy in plans to keep workers safe
Mon 11th May 2020
After the ONS (Office of National Statistics) confirmed that people that are Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) are more likely to suffer a coronavirus (COVID-19) related death, the PDA have urged the NHS and the government to develops plans to mitigate risk in order to keep all pharmacy workers safe.
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COVID around the world – snapshots of the COVID-19 response
Sat 9th May 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has had a deep and wide-ranging impact on the way people live their lives in an ever-increasing number of countries across the globe.
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How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pre-registration pharmacists – part 1
Thu 7th May 2020
On 26 March, when our regulatory body, the GPhC released a statement regarding the postponement of the registration exam, the initial feeling amongst us pre-regs was anger and confusion, recalls Jasraj S Matharu.
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Employees and locums must ensure employers report COVID-19 infections acquired at work
Wed 6th May 2020
The PDA is concerned that some employers appear unwilling to comply with their legal duty to report such infections and we are advising all members who believe they are likely to have contracted COVID-19 in the workplace to notify their employer in writing of this, and request a copy of the HSE report.
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PDA responds to GPhC’s consultation on the draft 2020 fees rules
Tue 5th May 2020
The GPhC has been consulting from 7 January 2020 to 31 March 2020 on changing its fees for registered pharmacy premises from 2020 and also its wider long-term fees strategy for pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises.
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PDA live webinar used to offer support and guidance to pre-reg members
Mon 4th May 2020
Last week, the PDA hosted their first live webinar for pre-reg members to support them as they cope with the impact that the COVID-19 crisis has had on their year. This comes after the GPhC decided to postpone the pre-registration assessment process and move to a period of provisional registration.
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PDA support the global #Pharmacyheroes campaign
Mon 4th May 2020
As a leading member of the Employed Pharmacists of the European Union (EPhEU), the PDA is pleased to support the international campaign to raise the profile of pharmacists fighting against the spread of COVID-19.