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NHS Scotland pay offer 2025-27
Tue 8th April 2025
The PDA asks members employed by NHS Scotland bodies to express their views on the Scottish government’s pay offer.
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PDA responds to PSNI Reform 25 Consultation
Tue 8th April 2025
The PDA recently responded to the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) consultation ‘Registration and Retention Fees for Pharmacists’, which closed on 24 March 2025. The response was formed after asking opinions of PDA members through an online survey and a meeting.
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The unique challenges locum pharmacists face
Mon 7th April 2025
Locum pharmacists face many unique challenges such as adapting to different pharmacy systems, accessing training opportunities, rates of pay and more. Here Chand Kausar, PDA Regional Committee Member and locum pharmacist explores these challenges and why she became a locum pharmacist.
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NHS pay update
Sat 5th April 2025
The new government, elected in summer 2024, committed to speeding up the processes to agree and implement NHS pay reviews, but in 2025, the beginning of April once again passed without an agreement being in place.
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PDA invites MSPs to ‘meet the pharmacists’ in Scottish Parliament
Fri 4th April 2025
The PDA joined Jackie Baillie MSP at an event which encouraged politicians from all parties in Scotland to hear first-hand about the contribution that pharmacists are making to the health of the nation.
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Using social media responsibly: Guidance for pharmacists
Thu 3rd April 2025
The use of social media is featuring more in cases that are supported by the PDA. Therefore, the PDA has shared considerations that should help keep pharmacists away from such situations where they may find themselves under scrutiny.
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My experience of the Fitness to Practice process and the PDA support provided
Tue 1st April 2025
In this Member Voice article a PDA student member (that wishes to remain anonymous) shares their experience of being referred to the GPhC’s Fitness to Practice process and describes how the PDA has supported them throughout the process.
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PDA Union National Executive Committee: by-election for Southeast Region (Region 4)
Mon 31st March 2025
Nominations are open to fill a casual vacancy on the PDA Union National Executive Committee. The successful candidate will be expected to serve for the period to 31 March 2028.
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Government’s pharmacy funding uplift fails to address workforce consultation and historic underfunding
Mon 31st March 2025
The recent announcement of a funding uplift for community pharmacies in England has been lauded as a significant step towards stabilising the community pharmacy sector and creating a sustainable future.
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My future as a locum pharmacist
Mon 31st March 2025
In this Member Voice article, PDA member and locum pharmacist, Emma Richmond reflects on working as a locum pharmacist over the years. Emma also questions whether there is a future for her working as a locum pharmacist or if she should pursue other roles in order to earn a reasonable wage.