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PDA members in the Boots Pension Scheme to complain about the removal of an unreduced pension option
Tue 19th December 2023
PDA members have sought support from their union following recent communications about the removal of the option to take a full pension from age 60.
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PDA Ability Network seconds an emergency motion at the STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
Mon 18th December 2023
Earlier this month, members of the PDA Ability Network attended the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers' Conference where they seconded an emergency motion on ADHD medication shortages on behalf of the PDA.
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PDA cautiously welcomes the DHSC Supervision consultation
Sat 16th December 2023
The PDA has issued a cautious welcome to the government consultation published on 7 December.
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Intersection Update – December 2023
Fri 15th December 2023
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them.
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GPhC apology highlights importance of the right terminology and use of protected titles
Fri 15th December 2023
A public apology by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) for accidentally using the wrong title for pharmacy technicians on one occasion has contrasted with the ongoing use of an inappropriate term to refer to pharmacists.
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PDA Equalities Council celebrates the year’s successes
Fri 15th December 2023
The Equalities Council is part of the PDA’s democratic structure and includes representatives of the PDA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The aim is for members to learn from each other and to work together around intersectional issues.
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PDA BAME Network launches Tokenism Factsheet
Thu 14th December 2023
In recent years, many organisations may have taken positive steps towards fostering diverse work environments. However, the perception of tokenism persists in some workplaces. The PDA BAME Network has put together a factsheet to provide an overview of tokenism in the workplace, and to help pharmacists, trainees and students understand its impact and help them lead a conversation in the workplace on the topic.
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Winners of the Scottish Healthcare Awards 2023 announced
Wed 13th December 2023
On 29 November, the Scottish Healthcare Awards returned for 2023 to shine a spotlight on the talent and triumphs of Scotland’s healthcare professionals. The annual ceremony was the perfect opportunity to unite the sector at the Marriott Hotel in Glasgow.
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Think Winter – Pharmacists within the healthcare team
Sat 9th December 2023
In our latest Member Voice article Jyoti Saini, PDA Regional Committee and Workplace Representative discusses being involved in the ICB's Think Winter campaign which highlights the skills that pharmacists and their support teams can provide for patients.
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Pharmacists tackling climate change
Fri 8th December 2023
This week, the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), of which the PDA is part, is at the 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), ensuring the voice of pharmacists is heard.