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• My future as a locum pharmacist

  Mon 31st March 2025 The PDA

  In this Member Voice article, PDA member and locum pharmacist, Emma Richmond reflects on working as a locum pharmacist over the years. Emma also questions whether there is a future for her working as a locum pharmacist or if she should pursue other roles in order to earn a reasonable wage.  

• Boots Newsletter – March 2025

  Fri 28th March 2025 The PDA

  Keeping you informed of PDA Union activities within Boots. 

• Navigating the transition of the RPS from a members’ body to a charity; the Royal College of Pharmacy

  Fri 28th March 2025 The PDA

  The special resolution vote of members and fellows of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) indicated that 22% of the RPS’s 19,594 eligible voting members voted to transform into a Charity called the Royal College of Pharmacy. 

• NAWP Network shares Fawcett Society initiative on using storytelling to enact change

  Thu 27th March 2025 The PDA

  In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, former NAWP President Naina Chotai shares her experience of attending a Fawcett Society talk “Storytelling and Activism through a Feminist Lens.” This event explored how documentaries and investigative journalism challenge injustice, amplify women’s voices, and drive feminist activism.  

• PDA Rep shares key takeaways from Scottish Hazards conference

  Wed 26th March 2025 The PDA

  Gordon Finlayson, PDA National Executive member for Scotland & Northern Ireland and a PDA Rep at Boots, shares his experience of attending the Scottish Hazards conference.  

• Insight Online – March 2025

  Tue 25th March 2025 The PDA

  This month we launched our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy and here you can learn more about it and how you can take advantage of what this strategy has to offer. Also, read our responses to the NPA's announcement to limit pharmacy services and the government's plans to abolish NHS England.  

• PDA seeks locum pharmacists’ views on rates of pay

  Mon 24th March 2025 The PDA

  The PDA is launching a series of surveys for locum pharmacists. This will help inform its advocacy, policy positions and the direction of work to help improve conditions for locum pharmacists. 

• PDA member receives Pills Award for championing gender equality in pharmacy

  Sat 22nd March 2025 The PDA

  Earlier this month, Chemist+Druggist (C+D) held their Pills Awards which highlights the talent rising through the pharmacy sector and the importance this has on UK healthcare. The PDA is delighted to announce that PDA member and PDA NAWP Immediate Past President, Ayah Abbass was one of the Pills Award winners.  

• Shaping the future: Educating the first cohort of pharmacy students to qualify as prescribers upon registration

  Fri 21st March 2025 The PDA

  In our latest Member Voice article, Shurti Patel Aina, Senior Lecturer in Pharmacy Practice, Senior Clinical Pharmacist in General Practice and PDA Union Regional Committee Member, shares an insight into leading the first qualifying cohort of prescribers. 

• PDA Ability Network urges employers to make the workplace accessible for those with disabilities

  Thu 20th March 2025 The PDA

  Following this week's announcement that the government will be investing 1 billion pounds into helping the disabled and long-term sick back into work, the PDA Ability Network is urging employers to make use of the support available, ensuring an accessible and inclusive workplace for all.  

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