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Latest News

We will keep you informed of any general developments by posting any news that is relevant to the individual pharmacist agenda on this section of the site.

  • PDA urges the government to not backtrack on sexual harassment laws

    Fri 28th April 2023 The PDA

    MPs have made more than 40 amendments to the prospective bill, meaning that the bill may not be passed in the allotted time. 

  • Outcome of NHS pay offer consultation

    Thu 27th April 2023 The PDA

    The PDA emailed members employed in the NHS on 20 March. The email included details of a survey for members to complete on the latest position regarding NHS pay in the four countries, the PDA is now able to advise members of the responses to that survey.  

  • World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2023

    Thu 27th April 2023 The PDA

    This Friday (28 April) is World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which aims to raise awareness and seek the prevention of work-related accidents and ill health around the world.  

  • PDA calls on Higher Education Institutes to settle the lecturers’ pay dispute

    Wed 26th April 2023 The PDA

    A marking and assessment boycott has been implemented by university lecturers as part of their efforts to end a pay dispute, and may be impacting pharmacy students.  

  • Workers Memorial Day 2023

    Wed 26th April 2023 The PDA

    Workers Memorial Day, also known as International Workers Memorial (IWMD) Day, is coming up on 28 April and is observed annually. The day remembers those who have lost their lives at work, or from work-related injuries and diseases.  

  • Insight Online – April 2023

    Tue 25th April 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. This month, read about the pay settlement that we agreed on with Hallo Healthcare and about the upcoming PDA LGBT+ Network elections. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members. 

  • PDA redundancy guide launched following events to support members

    Sun 23rd April 2023 The PDA

    The PDA has responded quickly to recent concerns from members facing the prospect of redundancy. Today, the PDA publishes its most up-to-date redundancy guide. 

  • Employers’ body confirms community pharmacy conditions are damaging employees’ mental health

    Fri 21st April 2023 The PDA

    The body representing all community pharmacy employers in England has publicly acknowledged that many pharmacies are understaffed and that conditions are causing stress and adversely impacting the mental health of employees. 

  • PDA agrees 2023 pay settlement with Hallo Healthcare

    Wed 19th April 2023 The PDA

    In March, PDA negotiators reached an agreement on the annual pay review for pharmacists employed by LloydsPharmacy and other Hallo Healthcare companies where the PDA is recognised to negotiate.  

  • Event celebrating PDA Reps marked a success

    Mon 17th April 2023 The PDA

    During March 2023, the PDA shone a spotlight on PDA members who have stepped forward to become PDA Representatives. These reps are working hard to make a difference in the working lives of their fellow pharmacists. 

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