Member Networks

• Social group identities

  Wed 3rd June 2026 The PDA

  In a recent guest blog, Steve Salee, CEO of Wildfire Strategies explores how many people conceal aspects of their identity at work—particularly personal experiences shaped by stigma or stereotypes - and how these hidden “social group” experiences often define us more deeply than visible identities.  

• Raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder

  Mon 11th May 2026 The PDA

  In this latest member voice article, Hazel Gueldner, a hospital pharmacist who has been living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) since 2023, shares her personal reflections on navigating life with a fluctuating, often misunderstood condition. She brings into focus both the everyday challenges and the wider reality of FND in the UK. 

• PDA NAWP Network event unites women; building equality through connection and support

  Tue 7th April 2026 The PDA

  On 14 March 2026, the National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) proudly hosted an International Women’s Day online event, centred around the theme “Give to Gain,” highlighting the power of mentorship, allyship, and collective support in advancing equality across the pharmacy profession. 

• PDA Union hosts solidarity event ‘Together: Standing up for equality’

  Fri 27th March 2026 The PDA

  On 24 February 2026, the PDA Union brought members and allies together for an inspiring online event, ‘Together: Standing up for equality’. Against a backdrop of increasing discrimination against minoritised groups and growing polarisation in the UK, the event called for unity, hope, and collective action. 

• PDA LGBT+ Network reflects on experiences in pharmacy at LGBT+ History Month event

  Thu 12th March 2026 The PDA

  The PDA LGBT+ Network marked LGBT+ History Month 2026, with an online event on 25 February, bringing together members from across the profession to share their lived experiences and explore how the sector can continue to become more inclusive and representative. 

• PDA LGBT+ Network endorse the BMUS guidance for practitioners on transvaginal ultrasound examinations

  Wed 4th March 2026 The PDA

  The PDA LGBT+ Network was made aware of guidance produced by the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) on the practice of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) examinations, which were updated last year. 

• PDA Ability Network urges politicians and decision makers to champion disability inclusion

  Wed 25th February 2026 The PDA

  The PDA Ability Network is concerned with the views of different politicians and decision makers and wants to share its asks of them in order to support those living with a disability.  

• Welcome to the NAWP February 2026 Newsletter

  Wed 4th February 2026 The PDA

  Welcome to the latest PDA NAWP Network Newsletter. In this edition, read about one member's top tips for women in pharmacy who are striving to be in a leadership role and sevens question you can ask yourself if you are looking for fulfilment.  

• PDA NAWP Network attends Fawcett Society event ‘In conversation with Anki Deo from Hope not Hate’

  Fri 30th January 2026 The PDA

  In this latest Member Voice article, co-opted PDA NAWP Network committee member, Nadira Mehjabin, shares her experience of attending the Fawcett Society's event 'In conversation with Anki Deo from Hope not Hate'. Nadira also shares how it was an insightful event and how opportunities can be made to raise awareness of issues women may face.  

• Top tips for women in pharmacy who want to be in a leadership role

  Fri 30th January 2026 The PDA

  In this Member Voice article, Lola Dabiri, locum pharmacist, President of the PDA BAME Network, and Welfare & Scotland Lead for the United Kingdom Black Pharmacist Association (UKBPA), shares the challenges some women pharmacists may face when trying to achieve a leadership role in pharmacy and her tips to help those women succeed.  

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