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PDA Union activities within LloydsPharmacy
Wed 5th July 2023
Keeping you informed of all the union activities within LloydsPharmacy.
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Celebrating 75 years of the NHS
Wed 5th July 2023
Today (5 July) marks the NHS’ 75th birthday. While PDA members recognise there are many challenges facing the service, it is also important we take time to recognise the impact the NHS has upon the nation, and has done for three quarters of a century. To celebrate this momentous day the PDA is sharing some of the NHS’ key achievements over the last year which have benefited patients in the UK.
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PDA Union and Boots agree further increase to trainee pharmacist pay in England and Northern Ireland
Tue 4th July 2023
The following joint statement from PDA Union and Boots was issued at 12:00pm on Tuesday 4 July 2023
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PDA to support members impacted by decision to close 300 more Boots pharmacies
Tue 4th July 2023
15 months after its New Pharmacy Operating Model (NPOM) reduced opening hours, Walgreens has announced plans to close or dispose of c.300 of their subsidiary Boots’ branches in the UK.
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PDA Reps Network in the NHS meet for the first time
Tue 4th July 2023
Following a rise in the number of PDA Representatives (Reps) within the NHS, the PDA set up an NHS Reps Network to create an opportunity for reps to meet and share their experiences. The network met for the first-time last week (27 June). Below is a summary of what was discussed.
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Long-awaited NHS England plan sets out programme for development of the pharmacy workforce
Mon 3rd July 2023
This is the first comprehensive workforce plan covering all of NHS England (NHSE) and focuses on retaining existing talent while making the best use of new technology alongside the biggest recruitment drive in health service history.
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PDA membership numbers grew by another 7% last year
Mon 3rd July 2023
PDA membership numbers are independently certified before being announced at each annual meeting and then formally reported. The PDA’s 2023 AGM was held on Thursday 29 June and attendees heard the latest certified membership numbers had once again reached record levels.
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PDA LGBT+ Network members attend the STUC’s LGBT+ Workers Conference
Sat 1st July 2023
The STUC’s LGBT+ Workers Conference took place on 27 to 28 May following new data that showed that the UK has fallen in LGBT+ rankings. Members of the PDA’s LGBT+ Network were in attendance and the PDA supported a motion calling for more inclusive care for LGBT+ patients.
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Trainee assessment exam June 2023, GPhC responds to PDA member concerns
Thu 29th June 2023
Following the GPhC/PSNI assessment exams held yesterday the PDA has been contacted by a number of members who have raised concerns about the content of this summer’s assessment.
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PDA works to help stop delays to pharmacist pay increases in Northern Ireland
Wed 28th June 2023
The PDA will present a motion on fairer pay to the ICTU Biennial Delegate Conference which is taking place from 5 to 7 July.