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Boots pharmacists pay talks at ACAS begin on 18 November
Thu 11th November 2021
The final stage of the 2021 pay talks for pharmacists at Boots begins on 18 November after no agreement could be reached by the two parties.
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Government announces outcome of consultation on mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations for NHS workers
Thu 11th November 2021
Health Secretary, Sajid Javid has confirmed that the Government is to introduce Covid-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment for all frontline health and social care workers.
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PDA launches Safer Pharmacies Charter commitment videos
Thu 11th November 2021
As part of the long-running safer pharmacies campaign to improve safety and care for patients, the PDA has launched seven videos; one for each commitment of the Safer Pharmacies Charter. The PDA is also urging all pharmacists to take part in the 2021 Safer Pharmacies Survey which is based around the seven commitments.
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PDA comment as large employers respond to HMRC investigation into tax status of locums
Thu 4th November 2021
The PDA has written to locum members after some large pharmacy contractors have contacted locum pharmacists asking them to provide details of their working arrangements. This is connected to the HMRC investigation into the tax status of locums which forms part of the extension of the IR35 arrangements into the private sector.
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PDA supports members impacted by “pharmacy” closures at Boots
Thu 4th November 2021
A number of Boots pharmacists have been impacted by a company decision to close some of its pharmacies due to business reasons, which are located within a larger retail store, and the PDA is supporting members with any consequences for their work.
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PDA shares analysis of real-term pay cuts for Boots Pharmacists
Wed 27th October 2021
The PDA is sharing more detail of the Boots pharmacists’ pay claim for 2021
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MEDIA RELEASE: PDA Union members overwhelmingly reject Boots pay offer with 83% calling on the Union to refer the dispute to ACAS
Fri 22nd October 2021
Pay talks covering 6,000 pharmacists employed by Boots, ongoing since the summer, reach a crucial point as PDA Union members reject the company offer of a sub-inflationary 2% increase to pay (plus 0.38% lump sum).
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PDA invites all pharmacists to take part in the 2021 Safer Pharmacies Survey
Fri 22nd October 2021
The PDA has today launched their sixth annual patient safety survey, which invites pharmacists to share their experience of safety in the workplace. This survey is open to employed and locum pharmacists wherever they work.
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Welsh Pharmacy Award winners 2021 revealed
Tue 19th October 2021
Last Wednesday (13 October 2021), pharmacists were once again able to come together in person and be publicly recognised for their excellence at the Welsh Pharmacy Awards which took place at The Vale Resort in Glamorgan. The awards were held virtually last year in response to Covid-19 restrictions.
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Guidance on booking Covid-19 booster vaccinations
Fri 15th October 2021
The Covid-19 booster vaccine is necessary to help improve protection after having the first 2 doses of the vaccine. It can help give longer-term protection against developing serious illness from Covid-19.