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  • PDA supports Shopkind campaign to tackle violence and abuse in the workplace

    Tue 27th April 2021 The PDA

    Last week, the ShopKind campaign was launched to help tackle the worrying rise in violence and abuse against shopworkers. The national campaign, funded by the Home Office, is uniting the retail sector by asking people to ShopKind when in stores. The PDA welcomes this news that is in line with their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies.  

  • PDAU announce union network at Lloyds Pharmacy

    Mon 26th April 2021 PDA Union

    The PDA Union has announced the initial network of union representatives under the recognition agreement with Lloyds Pharmacy 

  • Insight Online – April 2021

    Mon 26th April 2021 The PDA

    Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work. 

  • Appeals process for those that sat the registration assessment in March 2021

    Mon 26th April 2021 The PDA

    Candidates who sat the March 2021 assessment, who feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results are urged to make sure that they gather all the information and facts needed before taking action.  

  • IWMD: Reminding everyone why safety at work is so important

    Thu 22nd April 2021 The PDA

    The PDA is encouraging members to take part in an International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) activity that will help remind everyone why safety at work is so important. IWMD takes place on 28 April and is a global tribute to those who died at work.  

  • Student e-newsletter – April 2021

    Thu 22nd April 2021 The PDA

    In this edition, read first-hand accounts of how MPharm students across the UK are coping with studying during a global pandemic.  

  • STUC welcomes the PDA Union to the Scottish trade union family

    Tue 20th April 2021 PDA Union

    The 124th STUC conference has heard of an increase in affiliated membership over the past year, boosted by the announcement that the PDA Union, representing 32,000 pharmacists across the UK, has affiliated to the trade union umbrella organisation for Scotland.  

  • Why is the true value of pharmacy not recognised?

    Mon 19th April 2021 The PDA

    In our latest member voice article, locum pharmacist Phil Lawes questions why the true value of pharmacy is often not recognised. Phil also discusses how community pharmacy has adapted during the pandemic and outlines how the day job of a pharmacist has developed over time.  

  • PDA call on employers to support exam candidates once results are announced

    Sun 18th April 2021 The PDA

    The GPhC have confirmed that provisionally registered pharmacists who do not pass their assessment will be removed from the register at 09:00am on Thursday 29th April 2021.  

  • LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – April 2021

    Sat 17th April 2021 The PDA

    In the latest LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter, find out how to nominate in the upcoming elections and read first-hand stories and experiences of LGBT+ Network Members. 

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