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Trainee pharmacists (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) – join PDA as a Christmas gift to yourself
Fri 7th December 2018
Trainee pharmacists (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) can gift themselves the benefits of PDA membership for FREE this Christmas and become part of the only independent UK trade union that is exclusively for pharmacists and trainee pharmacists.
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Can the APTUK claim to be a representative body for pharmacy technicians?
Thu 6th December 2018
The Health and Care Professions Council requires any occupational group that wishes to be recognised as a healthcare profession to demonstrate that membership of its prospective professional body accounts for at least 25% of the occupation’s practitioners.
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Is the GPhC premises inspection process failing on the staffing standard?
Mon 3rd December 2018
Through the calls received to our helpline and the information PDA members provide in patient safety surveys, we regularly monitor member concerns regarding working environments and the adverse systemic effect this can have on patient safety.
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BAME pharmacists more likely to face FTP panels
Mon 3rd December 2018
Information from the GPhC has revealed that Pharmacists who are Black, Asian or Minority Ethnic (BAME) are not only disproportionately represented among those pharmacists who are subject to Fitness to Practise (FtP) procedures but also less likely to share the same ethnicity as the decision makers sitting in judgement on their case.
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Important Advice for PDA members at Medipharmacy Limited
Sat 1st December 2018
PDA Union members at Medipharmacy Limited will be understandably concerned about their future after the company announced it would be putting 16 branches up for sale. PDA are offering high level advice immediately and asking members with specific concerns to contact us.
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Why is Boots so concerned the PDA Union will see what’s in its staffing model?
Fri 30th November 2018
In a recently published decision of the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) following a complaint about Boots made by the BBC, the company has robustly defended its refusal to release its staffing model. One reason given was that it might be used by the PDA Union in support of the application currently being made on behalf of thousands of Boots pharmacists who are seeking an independent voice at work.
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Insight Online – November 2018
Thu 29th November 2018
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online. This regular mailing keeps you updated on PDA news and events, as well as issues that affected you at work.
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Case Study: Constructive Dismissal at Boots
Wed 28th November 2018
The PDA Union have recently seen the judgement of a Scottish Employment Tribunal where a trainee pharmacy technician at Boots was constructively dismissed after being given a final written warning. This was despite DISPROVING an allegation made in a customer complaint that she had breached confidentiality.
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Boots Pharmacists: Why the 40% hurdle is so important
Sun 25th November 2018
The PDA Union want to make sure that pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists understand why every vote in the ballot due in February 2019 is critical if they are to finally secure an independent voice at work.
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Technology soundbites are a distraction from core NHS issues
Fri 23rd November 2018
The health secretary Matt Hancock is well known for his interest and enthusiasm for anything digital, writes PDA Director of Public Affairs, Claire Ward. He has brought his knowledge and insight from his previous role in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport to the Department of Health and Social Care and seeks to apply a techno/IT-friendly view to how we can deliver health and social care.