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PDA issues advisory information about Paxlovid® antiviral treatment for non-hospitalised patients
Mon 4th April 2022
The NHS is offering antibody and antiviral treatments to people with Covid-19 who are at the highest risk of becoming seriously ill if they contract the virus.
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ASDA Pharmacists may be impacted by hours reduction
Fri 1st April 2022
The PDA will be supporting their members to deal with any potential impact from a reported decision by Asda to reduce the operating hours in 80 of its pharmacies across England and Wales.
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Reminder of Bank Holidays in 2022
Fri 1st April 2022
Bank holiday entitlement is a topic that is regularly queried, and the PDA is reminding members to ensure they are aware of their own entitlement. This means booking leave and ensuring they get the well-deserved break from work either on the bank holiday itself or at a suitable alternative time.
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Transitioning from community pharmacy to primary care
Thu 31st March 2022
In our latest Member Voice article, Clinical Pharmacist and PDA South East Regional Committee Member, Abimbola Musa, shares the challenges she faced and how she has overcome them since moving from community pharmacy to primary care.
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The ending of emergency provisions around flexibility to provide NHS pharmaceutical services
Wed 30th March 2022
It has been confirmed that temporary flexibilities in the provision of NHS pharmaceutical services introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic in England will end on 31 March 2022.
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Pharmacy students: sign up to the ACTNow wellbeing campaign
Wed 30th March 2022
The student ACTNow campaign launches today where Pharmacist Support is encouraging students to take the first step in prioritising their wellbeing by signing up to the campaign today. From 30 March – 6 April, the campaign will help pharmacy students to focus on their mental wellbeing, anxiety, and feel mentally prepared for their exams.
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Ability Newsletter – March 2022
Tue 29th March 2022
In this March update, read about a recent research report that suggests practical steps to reduce inequalities in staff recruitment and career progression. Also, a member shares his experience of working as a partially sighted pharmacist and we find out more about 'Access to Work' - a government scheme that can pay for extra support to help you stay or start work.
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New guidance on mental wellbeing at work published by NICE
Mon 28th March 2022
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance around the creation of the right conditions for good mental wellbeing at work. This guidance is designed to “promote a supportive and inclusive work environment, including training and support for managers and helping people who have or are at risk of poor mental health.”
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NAWP uses IWD to promote gender-equality in the workplace
Sat 26th March 2022
To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, the National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) hosted an online event on Wednesday 9 March to #BreakTheBias and promote a gender-equal pharmacy workplace.
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Tackling male violence against women and girls in work and in society
Fri 25th March 2022
Earlier this month, to mark International Women's Day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Women’s Committee held a webinar to discuss how unions are developing policies to support victims of domestic abuse as well as supporting members who have experienced sexual harassment.