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The PDA has 7000 members working in the NHS and over 40 workplace reps working in NHS Trusts.

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• Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

  Wed 5th July 2023 The PDA

  Today (5 July) marks the NHS’ 75th birthday. While PDA members recognise there are many challenges facing the service, it is also important we take time to recognise the impact the NHS has upon the nation, and has done for three quarters of a century. To celebrate this momentous day the PDA is sharing some of the NHS’ key achievements over the last year which have benefited patients in the UK.  

• PDA Reps Network in the NHS meet for the first time

  Tue 4th July 2023 The PDA

  Following a rise in the number of PDA Representatives (Reps) within the NHS, the PDA set up an NHS Reps Network to create an opportunity for reps to meet and share their experiences. The network met for the first-time last week (27 June). Below is a summary of what was discussed.  

• Long-awaited NHS England plan sets out programme for development of the pharmacy workforce

  Mon 3rd July 2023 The PDA

  This is the first comprehensive workforce plan covering all of NHS England (NHSE) and focuses on retaining existing talent while making the best use of new technology alongside the biggest recruitment drive in health service history.  

• BBC COVERAGE: PDA Regional Committee member discusses NHS prescriptions

  Sat 3rd June 2023 The PDA

  In April 2023, PDA Regional Committee member, Jyoti Saini appeared on an episode of the BBC’s show ‘Dr Xand's Con or Cure’. The episode explores prescription fraud and the cost to the NHS.  

• PDA calls on Prime Minister to unblock NHS workforce plan

  Wed 31st May 2023 The PDA

  Health sector bodies have collaborated to write to Rishi Sunak and request he publish the funded workforce plan which is needed for healthcare in England 

• NHS pay agreement reached

  Tue 2nd May 2023 The PDA

  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. 

• Outcome of NHS pay offer consultation

  Thu 27th April 2023 The PDA

  The PDA emailed members employed in the NHS on 20 March. The email included details of a survey for members to complete on the latest position regarding NHS pay in the four countries, the PDA is now able to advise members of the responses to that survey.  

• NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – March 2023

  Wed 22nd March 2023 The PDA

  Welcome to the NHS pharmacists' newsletter for PDA members. In this issue learn about the pay offer for those in the NHS employed on Agenda for Change terms and conditions and the PDA's guide on applying for re-banding using the NHS job evaluation scheme. 

• Pharmacists highlight poor working conditions faced in NHS hospitals

  Mon 13th March 2023 The PDA

  The PDA is publishing the results of the 'scoping broader issues for hospital pharmacists' survey.  

• Pharmacists echo poor working conditions faced in NHS hospitals

  Tue 7th March 2023 The PDA

  This is the story of every Trust up and down the country with NHS staff facing immense pressures which, hand in hand with staff shortages, is producing the perfect storm.  

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