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The PDA BAME Network celebrates diversity, equality, and Black female leaders
Wed 25th October 2023
The PDA BAME Committee recently hosted a remarkable event as part of Black History Month. This hour-long virtual gathering, hosted by Sima Hassan, President of the BAME Network covered an array of important topics.
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Insight Online – October 2023
Tue 24th October 2023
This month, read about the pressure to work after testing positive for Covid-19, how you can support patients to save money on their prescriptions, and our response to a recent DHSC consultation. Also, learn about our session at CPC North and a revision programme for those due to sit the November 2023 assessment.
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NHS England publish information about RAAC in buildings
Tue 24th October 2023
PDA welcomes the publication of management information about the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS estate.
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PDA members’ concerns raised at the most recent Regional Committee meetings
Mon 23rd October 2023
The PDA Regional Committees are all pharmacists and PDA members from across areas of practice who are elected to represent the wider membership. They meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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PDA comments on NHS employers calling for funding to increase pay in NI
Sun 22nd October 2023
The major public sector employers of pharmacists in Northern Ireland (NI) have written to the Secretary of State calling for urgent action on pay.
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FIP report on pharmacist-led common ailments schemes
Sat 21st October 2023
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a report collating together data from 24 countries and including case studies from nine countries.
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PDA attends the Pharmacy Show 2023
Fri 20th October 2023
The PDA supports the Pharmacy Show and the annual two-day event is an opportunity for pharmacists to hear other perspectives, connect, and learn. The PDA hosted two sessions at this year’s event on antimicrobial resistance and workplace inclusion. PDA representatives also participated in other sessions.
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PDA sees an increase in members seeking advice on sexual harassment incidents
Thu 19th October 2023
President of the PDA NAWP Network, Ayah Abbass discusses the rising issue of sexual harassment in the workplace, what the PDA is doing to help, and what employers need to do to protect their workers.
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Welcome to the October 2023 PDA Education Update
Wed 18th October 2023
PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. The education newsletter keeps you up to date on all the latest activities, training opportunities and support available. Read on to ensure that you don’t miss out!
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NAWP Spotlight launches to celebrate World Menopause Day
Wed 18th October 2023
Today (Wednesday 18 October) is World Menopause Day, which aims to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available. To celebrate World Menopause Day, the PDA NAWP Network are launching the first NAWP Spotlight, which allows members to share their personal experiences of the issues that matter and how these issues impact them at work.