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Press Release: Pharmacists join Unions 21
Thu 6th July 2017
The Pharmacists Defence Association Union (PDAU) is the latest trade union to formally join Unions 21, an organisation that provides an 'open space' for discussion on the future of the union movement and bring together trade unions and others that want to see an effective, modern and relevant trade union movement in the 21st century.
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PDAU guidance for members at Community Pharmacies (UK) Ltd
Mon 3rd July 2017
PDAU has noted the announcement today that Day Lewis has acquired a further 18 Pharmacies via the acquisition of Community Pharmacies (UK) Ltd.
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Press Release: PDA Appoints Claire Ward as its Director of Public Affairs
Thu 29th June 2017
Claire will lead the development of relationships across Westminster and the devolved nations on behalf of the PDA as part of an increased commitment to taking the issues facing the 26,000 PDA members to the door of policy makers.
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International Workers Memorial Day
Thu 20th April 2017
Workers' Memorial Day is held annually and is a global call to workers in every profession and industry to “remember the dead, but fight for the living”.
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Pharmacy Ownership Changes
Tue 18th April 2017
If you are working in a Pharmacy which is subject to a change of ownership please do let us know of any issues or concerns.
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The Judicial Review of the GPhC’s new standards
Tue 11th April 2017
An analysis of the High Court's ruling on the PDA's challenge of the GPhC's new Standards.
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Press Release: Update on on the PDA’s legal challenge to the GPhC’s new Standards
Tue 11th April 2017
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association's (PDA) challenge to the General Pharmaceutical Council’s (GPhC) new Standards was heard on 23rd March 2017 in front of the Honourable Mr Justice Singh.
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GPhC revising threshold criteria for fitness to practise referral
Wed 22nd March 2017
When a complaint is made to the GPhC about a registrant, it uses “threshold criteria” to decide whether to refer the matter to the investigating committee, who in turn decide whether to refer to the fitness to practise committee. The GPhC consulted on proposed new criteria to replace the existing.
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GPhC Proposes Changes to Pharmacy Technician Training
Tue 21st March 2017
The GPhC has proposed changes to the initial education and training of pharmacy technicians.
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Consultation Response on Religion, Personal Values and Beliefs
Fri 10th March 2017
The PDA has responded to the GPhC’s consultation on religion, personal values and beliefs and how these relate to patient care and professional responsibilities.