On 6 March 2026, the PDA announced the results of its regional committee elections. This page will be updated shortly with regional committee members serving from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2031.
Gordon Finlayson (nec rEGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE, Scotland AND NI)
I am a pharmacist with over 30 years of experience in the community sector. I have had various roles over the years from store manager to locum. I have also been a pre-reg (trainee) tutor. Currently, I am a relief pharmacist for Boots, working in Angus. I am a trained Union Rep and I am chair of the PDA Reps Network in Boots. I spend most of my working week representing the views of members, providing advice and giving support. I got involved with the PDA Union because I wanted to be part of an organisation that puts pharmacists first. It is a great honour to be able to help pharmacists when they need assistance, whether that is an employment or professional issue.
Iain Speirits (Cardiology Pharmacist, Glasgow)
Since qualifying as a pharmacist in 2002, I have spent the majority of my career in general practice as a prescribing support pharmacist. For the last decade, I have divided my working time between primary care and cardiology. I now focus on the latter, undertaking outpatient clinics for patients with myocardial infarction and heart failure. I have acted as DPP to several pharmacists, as they complete their independent prescribing qualification.
I am privileged to Chair the PDA Union Regional Committee for Scotland. I do so to ensure that individual pharmacists’ voices are heard and represented. Our profession is evolving rapidly; it is critical that the perspective of pharmacists who are providing these enhanced services helps to shape it. This improves professional satisfaction and so delivers a higher standard of patient care.
PAUL FLYNN (LOCUM PHARMACIST, SCOTLAND)
I have been involved with the PDA for 4 years now – firstly as a Regional Representative in Boots and then as an employee in December 2021 as the PDA’s first National Officer for Scotland. I also work as a locum community pharmacist across Scotland.
I feel privileged to be able to work for the PDA, the National Officer role provides me with numerous opportunities to highlight the crucial contributions my fellow pharmacist professionals make to patients and carers throughout the country. I also get to defend them when needed and can provide a raft of life-changing experiences and training through our affiliation with the STUC and through it the wider Trade Union movement.
I am pleased to help assist the Scottish Regional Committee in contributing to the work of the PDA and to help ensure that the work of the PDA remains relevant for all pharmacists employed in Scotland.
Sade Abiola (Hospital pharmacist, Scotland)
I am a pharmacist with a wide range of experience including community, hospital and primary care. I have chosen to be involved with the PDA as they literally stand by you when at need, they defend your reputation and give you the tools to work at your best. I am very motivated to support my colleagues and be part of the drive to create a fair, equitable and thriving work place.
get in touch
The Scotland and Northern Ireland Regional Committee meets regularly to discuss pharmacy within the region. They would like to hear your views on pharmacy, and you can get in touch by emailing [email protected] or [email protected] with insights and comments on general issues. Individual concerns should be directed to the PDA Member Support Centre for advice.