-
PDA call on the CCA to support a “zero tolerance” policy on abuse of pharmacists and their teams.
Fri 10th April 2020
The PDA has called on the Company Chemists Association (CCA) to ask its members to immediately adopt a “zero tolerance” approach to abuse that puts the safety of pharmacists and their teams before profit that can be made from an abusive member of the public
-
PDA launch equality networks on the 10th anniversary of the Equality Act
Fri 10th April 2020
The PDA has launched three additional Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks for their growing membership. The Ability, BAME and LGBT networks will fit alongside the National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP), which became part of the PDA in January. The four networks will significantly advance the organisation’s work on equality.
-
Joint statement between HSE, the TUC and the CBI reinforces the PDA’s health and safety message
Thu 9th April 2020
A joint statement between the HSE (Health and Safety Executive), the TUC and the CBI was recently released to clarify their joint position on safety at work. This statement was released just two days after the PDA issued an article reminding employers of their health & safety responsibilities.
-
Calling all locums to help with the war on the COVID-19 virus
Wed 8th April 2020
NHS organisations around the UK, tell us that as the fight against the COVID-19 virus intensifies, the healthcare workforce will have to become even more adaptable.
-
PDA warn employers against attempting bank holiday “Wage Theft” – POST UPDATED
Wed 8th April 2020
The PDA Union is warning pharmacy employers that they could face legal action if they attempt “wage theft” from pharmacists.
-
PDA calls on NHS England to follow the example of NHS Scotland – COVID update 18
Tue 7th April 2020
Whilst the highly supportive Scottish Government measures to support community pharmacists in Scotland were announced on Tuesday 7th April, pharmacists in England are asked to join the fight on COVID-19 with woefully inadequate resources according to the PDA.
-
PDA want members to tell us about the levels of abuse in pharmacy
Tue 7th April 2020
-
UK Government issues new guidelines on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – COVID update 17
Tue 7th April 2020
Employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of staff and the responsible pharmacist must ensure that the pharmacy he or she is supervising is a safe environment for patients, customers and staff members.
-
PDA increase action on campaign to end violence in pharmacies
Mon 6th April 2020
Due to the rise in reported violent and unacceptable behaviour by patients, the PDA has issued a ‘zero tolerance’ poster for display in community pharmacies and has also raised the issue with the Home Office.
-
Changes to how your rate of holiday pay is calculated
Fri 3rd April 2020
From 6 April 2020, there will be important changes to how holiday pay is calculated for those without fixed hours or fixed pay.