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Calling all locums to help with the war on the COVID-19 virus
Wed 8th April 2020
NHS organisations around the UK, tell us that as the fight against the COVID-19 virus intensifies, the healthcare workforce will have to become even more adaptable.
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Resources (including videos)
Please find resources relating to the COVID-19 crisis in this section.
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PDA warn employers against attempting bank holiday “Wage Theft” – POST UPDATED
Wed 8th April 2020
The PDA Union is warning pharmacy employers that they could face legal action if they attempt “wage theft” from pharmacists.
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PDA calls on NHS England to follow the example of NHS Scotland – COVID update 18
Tue 7th April 2020
Whilst the highly supportive Scottish Government measures to support community pharmacists in Scotland were announced on Tuesday 7th April, pharmacists in England are asked to join the fight on COVID-19 with woefully inadequate resources according to the PDA.
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PDA want members to tell us about the levels of abuse in pharmacy
Tue 7th April 2020
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UK Government issues new guidelines on the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – COVID update 17
Tue 7th April 2020
Employers have a duty to protect the health and safety of staff and the responsible pharmacist must ensure that the pharmacy he or she is supervising is a safe environment for patients, customers and staff members.
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PDA increase action on campaign to end violence in pharmacies
Mon 6th April 2020
Due to the rise in reported violent and unacceptable behaviour by patients, the PDA has issued a ‘zero tolerance’ poster for display in community pharmacies and has also raised the issue with the Home Office.
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PDA to support trainee pharmacists (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) through these difficult times – Covid-19 update 16
Fri 3rd April 2020
The PDA has written to all trainee pharmacist (called pre-reg until end of summer 2021) members about the consequences of decisions about the 2020 exams.
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PDA reminds employers of their health & safety responsibilities – COVID update 15
Wed 1st April 2020
The PDA believe that many employers, and the managers who run their operations, need to be reminded that the crisis does not lessen their legal responsibilities towards the health & safety at work of their employees.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This section details answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) PDA has been asked relating to the COVID-19 crisis. The FAQs were last updated on 20 April 2020.