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PDA presents anti-racist motion at STUC Congress
Fri 12th May 2023
Last month, the PDA presented a motion at the STUC Congress as part of their work to help create a pharmacy sector that doesn’t just challenge racism but is actively anti-racist.
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PDA launches FREE revision resources to support trainee pharmacists
Thu 11th May 2023
The PDA supports members in every stage of their career. In order to help trainee pharmacists with their assessment in June, the PDA has developed three programmes that are completely free to trainee members.
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PDA Ability Network produces factsheet supporting those accessing reasonable adjustments
Wed 10th May 2023
The PDA Ability Network has developed a factsheet that highlights key information and sources of support around reasonable adjustments at work.
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PDA responds to announcement around delivering improved access to primary care
Tue 9th May 2023
As part of the plan to support primary care, the government and NHS have pledged an investment of £645m over the next two years.
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Supporting the fight against antimicrobial resistance in Ukraine
Tue 9th May 2023
An update on the PDA’s support for pharmacists in Ukraine as they care for patients while the conflict occurs in their country.
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Northern Ireland Healthcare Award Winners 2023 revealed
Thu 4th May 2023
The NI Healthcare Awards took place last week Thursday (27 April) to showcase the talent and triumphs of the region’s leading healthcare professionals. Now in its 24th year, the annual ceremony celebrates the extraordinary healthcare initiatives being delivered throughout the last 12 months.
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PDA members participate in the Annual Congress of the STUC
Wed 3rd May 2023
A delegation of Scotland based PDA Members and Staff attended the 126th annual congress of the STUC in Dundee's impressive Caird Hall.
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NHS pay agreement reached
Tue 2nd May 2023
Following a meeting of the NHS Staff Council on 2 May, the pay offer made by the government to increase NHS Agenda for Change pay rates by 5%, plus a one-off lump sum worth about 6%, for PDA Union members has now been agreed.
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New National Executive Committee holds first meeting
Tue 2nd May 2023
The PDA Union’s new National Executive Committee (NEC) held their first meeting in April 2023. The NEC are elected by members in statutory elections in which every full member can stand, nominate and/or vote for candidates.
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PDA LGBT+ Network committee member wins trade union equality award
Sat 29th April 2023
Fife-based trainee pharmacist and Honorary Secretary of the PDA LGBT+ Network, Soh Xi Ken has won the Scottish Trades Union Congress' (STUC) Equality Award.