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Freedom of Information in Community Pharmacy
Wed 16th May 2018
The PDA has written to the Information Commissioner after our experience in submitting freedom of information (FOI) requests revealed concerns about how these are treated by some of the multiples.
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PDA Union request timetable extension after inaccurate data affects Boots ballot
Tue 15th May 2018
PDA Union are calling again for an extension to the ballot process after almost 1% of eligible employees contacted the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) on day one because they had not received their ballot papers.
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How the Boots ballot could benefit all pharmacists and trainee pharmacists (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) graduates
Thu 10th May 2018
VIDEO: Mark Koziol explains how the Boots ballot to derecognise the Boots Pharmacists’ Association, could benefit all pharmacists and trainee pharmacist (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) graduates.
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Pharmacists on holiday could miss out on ballot
Wed 9th May 2018
Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates who are on annual leave mid-May could miss out on their chance to vote in the Boots ballot to derecognise the agreement with the BPA after the Central Arbitration Committee declined a request to extend the ballot period.
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Future of NHS Patient Safety Investigations Consultation
Tue 8th May 2018
NHS Improvement is consulting on changes to its Serious Incident Framework
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Vote in the Boots ballot and raise money for charity
Thu 3rd May 2018
The PDA Union have announced that they will be giving £1.00 to charity for each Boots pharmacist and pre-registration graduate who votes in the forthcoming ballot as a way to encourage participation in the ballot process. The charitable gesture is not dependent on which way Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates vote and will be paid irrespective of the outcome of the ballot. The funds will come directly from the PDA membership fees of Boots pharmacists only.
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PDA Union clarifies some of the issues around claims being made by the Boots Pharmacists’ Association
Thu 3rd May 2018
In recent communications from the BPA, there are some statements which we believe are confusing regarding the reality of the BPA’s relationship with Boots. We believe it is important to let you have the facts.
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PDA Union calls on pharmacists to let their voice be heard
Thu 26th April 2018
With just 14 days until voting can start in the ballot of Boots’ pharmacists, the trade union behind the campaign is calling on every eligible employee to make sure they cast their vote.
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Why Boots Pharmacists should vote for an independent voice at work
Wed 25th April 2018
7,000 Boots pharmacists have their opportunity: the chance to vote for a better future and an independent voice at work
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Pharmacy risks race to the bottom on safety standards
Thu 19th April 2018
The Pharmacists Defence Association (PDA) has highlighted a locum agency’s claim that some of its clients will only offer shifts to pharmacists who are prepared to miss lunch, as a further example as to why the Safer Pharmacies Charter is urgently needed. Adequate rest is one of the basic safety standards in the Charter.