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• PDA works closely with the STUC to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland

  Fri 17th May 2024 The PDA

  Last month, the PDA attended the STUC Congress 2024 to progress three motions that aim to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland.  

• Shaping pharmacy: PDA Reps and active members development day

  Thu 16th May 2024 The PDA

  Last month the PDA was pleased to host a brand-new event for all PDA Reps, regional committee members, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Network members. The face-to-face event took place in Birmingham on 27 April and looked into how PDA members can help shape pharmacy.  

• FIP publishes its annual report for 2023

  Thu 16th May 2024 The PDA

  The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched its annual report to reflect on the range of the federation's activities across all pharmacy sectors over the past year. 

• PDA Reps at Boots mark Mental Health Awareness Week

  Wed 15th May 2024 The PDA

  This week (13 - 19 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. The aim of this week is to tackle the stigma around mental health and help people understand and prioritise their own and others’ mental health. 

• Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards Winners 2024 revealed

  Wed 15th May 2024 The PDA

  The 25th Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards took place last month during a special silver milestone celebration to honour the hard work and dedication of the region’s leading healthcare professionals. 

• A typical week for the PDA

  Mon 13th May 2024 The PDA

  Here is an insight into some of the activities that the PDA does to promote the voice and interests of employed and locum pharmacists. 

• PSNI will not be able to offer the option to pay retention fees in instalments this retention year

  Sun 12th May 2024 The PDA

  Despite agreeing to offer pharmacists in Northern Ireland the option to pay their retention fees in quarterly direct debit payments from June 2024, the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has had to delay this intention due to the need for legislative amendment. 

• RPS National Pharmacy Boards Elections 2024 – England

  Thu 9th May 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has offered candidates of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) National Board Elections 2024 in England the opportunity to tell PDA members their views on key issues. 

• PDA to attend 13th annual STUC LGBT+ Workers’ Conference

  Wed 8th May 2024 The PDA

  The Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) LGBT+ Workers’ Conference will be taking place in Glasgow this week (11-12 May). Previous STUC Equality Award winner and co-opted member of the PDA LGBT+ Committee, Soh Xi Ken will be representing the PDA at the conference. 

• PDA supports a wider healthcare role for pharmacists

  Wed 8th May 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has partnered with Aston University and the Priory Community Pharmacy to showcase the opportunities for pharmacists to deliver wider healthcare services as part of vaccination programmes.  

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