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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.

  • Insight Online – November 2021

    Tue 23rd November 2021 The PDA

    In this issue, we share the announcement that Covid-19 vaccinations will become mandatory for NHS workers and news that the government has agreed an international treaty that confirms that everyone has the right to be free from violence and harassment at work. Also, we share advice and FAQs for members working in general practice or primary care. 

  • PDA IN THE NEWS: Boots pay talks

    Mon 22nd November 2021 The PDA

    PDA Director, Paul Day, was interviewed by Dhashini David on BBC Radio 4's flagship news and current affairs programme ‘Today’ on 22 November regarding the pay dispute between the PDA and Boots.  

  • Enter the PDA Christmas Social Media Competition 2021

    Mon 22nd November 2021 The PDA

    The PDA is offering pharmacy students, trainees and working pharmacists in the UK the chance to win a luxury Christmas hamper worth £250!* 

  • PDA Scotland strengthens team to enhance support for members

    Mon 22nd November 2021 The PDA

    The PDA has strengthened its team to further enhance support for members across all sectors of pharmacy practice in Scotland. 

  • PDA Education delivers first face-to-face training course for Workplace Representatives

    Sat 20th November 2021 The PDA

    Earlier this month, PDA Workplace Reps from across the UK attended their first face-to-face training course to further develop their skills and knowledge of the PDA and give them the confidence to carry out their roles. 

  • Boots Newsletter – November 2021

    Fri 19th November 2021 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • NAWP marks National Equal Pay Day 2021

    Thu 18th November 2021 The PDA

    Thursday 18 November 2021 marks National Equal Pay Day in the UK. This is the day women on average stop earning money until the end of the year compared to men, due to the gender pay gap. 

  • Right to be free from violence and harassment at work confirmed by UK government

    Tue 16th November 2021 The PDA

    The PDA welcomes news that the UK Work and Pensions Secretary, Thérèse Coffey confirmed that the UK government has ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Violence and Harassment Convention. 

  • PDA hosts free webinar to support members sitting the November assessment

    Mon 15th November 2021 The PDA

    Last Monday, the PDA hosted a free webinar for members sitting the GPhC assessment in November. Here, three PDA Reps and newly qualified pharmacists who had recently sat the assessment shared their experiences and gave useful tips and advice they would have wanted to hear in the run-up to their assessment.  

  • PDA responds to apprenticeship consultations for health professionals

    Mon 15th November 2021 The PDA

    The PDA is responding to a series of consultations published on 4 November by the Institute of Apprenticeships & Technical Education (IFATE) which include proposals for pharmacy technicians, optometrists, and doctors. These IFATE consultations provide less than two weeks for interested parties to respond.  

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