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• PDA attends Bengoa Conference on reforming healthcare in NI

  Fri 18th October 2024 The PDA

  On 9 October 2024, the PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland (NI), Una O’Farrell attended the Bengoa Conference titled ‘Health & Social Care Reform – Accelerating Change’ in Belfast. The conference covered a range of topics on how to improve healthcare in NI.  

• PDA launches ‘Building Better Boundaries’ – the first in a series of GPP Network events

  Tue 15th October 2024 The PDA

  Last month, the PDA launched the first in a series of online member-exclusive events for General Practice Pharmacists (GPPs). These sessions provide a safe space for attendees to discuss workplace issues with fellow pharmacists and explore possible solutions. 

• Boots pharmacists’ pay settlement 2024/25

  Fri 11th October 2024 The PDA

  Pharmacists at Boots secured recognition for their union in 2019, and this is the fifth year of collective bargaining where, unlike other store staff, pharmacists have been able to negotiate for improved pay. This is possible because the PDA Union is independent with its own resources and infrastructure.  

• Boots Pharmacists’ Association members to vote on joining PDA Union

  Thu 10th October 2024 The PDA

  The Boots Pharmacists Association (BPA) and PDA Union have agreed terms for the BPA to merge into the PDA Union. 

• PDA welcomes Employment Rights Bill

  Thu 10th October 2024 The PDA

  The PDA welcomes the publication of the Employment Rights Bill which has been delivered within the government’s first 100 days in office, as promised.  

• PDA highlights possible vote on assisted dying

  Thu 10th October 2024 The PDA

  The PDA is calling for UK lawmakers to include a conscience clause in bills that would legalise assisted suicide or assisted dying (AS/AD). This clause would allow pharmacists not to be under any obligation to participate in any aspect of an AS/AD process if they have an ethical objection. 

• ADHD Awareness Month 2024

  Wed 9th October 2024 The PDA

  October is ADHD awareness month and to mark the month, the PDA Ability Network is providing more information on the condition such as, symptoms, employee rights, and reasonable adjustments.  

• Addressing racial undertones in the language of pharmacy

  Tue 8th October 2024 The PDA

  Community pharmacist, Chair of the PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee, and co-opted member of the PDA BAME Network, Nav Bhogal addresses the racial undertones in the language used in pharmacy. Nav also provides information on the negative undertones and suggests alternatives in a call for change. 

• Withdrawal and Nullification for the November 2024 assessment

  Mon 7th October 2024 The PDA

  For those due to sit the November 2024 assessment on Tuesday 12 November, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised. 

• PDA invites members to complete a Learning Needs Survey

  Fri 4th October 2024 The PDA

  To further improve the support provided through PDA Education, the PDA is asking all members to complete a short 2024 Learning Needs Survey.  

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