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Joint statement from Northern Ireland GP Federations and the PDA Union
Mon 9th March 2026
The Northern Ireland GP Federations and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm their latest joint statement following a meeting in January 2026
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PDA calls on MLAs to support the Good Jobs Bill
Sat 7th March 2026
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU), of which the PDA is part, has written to every member of the legislative assembly (MLA) to urge support for new rights for workers in Northern Ireland.
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PDA announces regional committee election results
Fri 6th March 2026
PDA members around the UK were invited to stand for election and following a process managed by an independent scrutineer the results have now been verified.
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PDA supports the ‘Talk about flex’ campaign
Fri 6th March 2026
Today (6 March) is Employee Appreciation Day, and the PDA is joining other NHS unions in calling on employers to take meaningful action on flexible working through the ‘Get Ahead on Flex’ pledge. As a union representing pharmacists across the NHS, the PDA believes flexible working should be a reality for every member of staff, not an exception granted only to a few.
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PDA LGBT+ Network endorse the BMUS guidance for practitioners on transvaginal ultrasound examinations
Wed 4th March 2026
The PDA LGBT+ Network was made aware of guidance produced by the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) on the practice of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) examinations, which were updated last year.
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Welcome to the February 2026 issue of Insight Online
Thu 26th February 2026
This month, we celebrated HeartUnions Week and launched an important survey on the GPhC's proposals relating to the SP and RP roles. Learn about our recent activities to support members at Morrisons, Boots and in the NHS. Also, find out what FREE member-exclusive courses are available to you through PDA Education.
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PDA Ability Network urges politicians and decision makers to champion disability inclusion
Wed 25th February 2026
The PDA Ability Network is concerned with the views of different politicians and decision makers and wants to share its asks of them in order to support those living with a disability.
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Why community pharmacy needs a new commissioning framework
Tue 24th February 2026
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses why the PDA is advocating for a new commissioning framework for community pharmacy clinical services, the limits of existing Community Pharmacy Contractual Frameworks and the Pharmacy Quality Scheme, and why evolution is necessary.
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PDA invites pharmacists to complete survey on the GPhC’s proposals relating to the SP and RP roles
Mon 23rd February 2026
The PDA is inviting pharmacists to take part in an important survey that will help shape the PDA’s response to current regulatory proposals affecting the role of the Superintendent Pharmacist (SP) and Responsible Pharmacists (RP).
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Student Newsletter – February 2026
Fri 20th February 2026
In this edition, read about leadership journeys from an award winning pharmacy student and the Chair of the PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee. Pharmacy students also have the opportunity to start their own leadership journey and get involved in humanitarian work and the chance to stand up for equality.