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Boots pharmacists’ employment concerns as details of proposed hours reductions are revealed
Sat 22nd January 2022
Some PDA members employed at Boots are raising concerns that despite verbal assurances that the company aim to minimise pharmacist job losses, they are being told that proposed changes will reduce their income if they remain with the company.
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PDA supports the NHS to encourage young people to get their booster
Sat 22nd January 2022
Pharmacists have been on the front line during the pandemic working alongside trainee pharmacists and pharmacy students. The pharmacists' role in the healthcare sector has been key to the success of the vaccination campaign thus far by reassuring hesitant patients and administering first, second and booster vaccines.
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PDA responds to the DHSC consultation on the NHS Pension Scheme
Fri 21st January 2022
The scheme was launched in October 2021 and proposes to include basing members’ contribution rates on actual annual salaries and reducing the cross-subsidy between higher and lower earners.
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LloydsPharmacy Newsletter – January 2022
Thu 20th January 2022
Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within LloydsPharmacy
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Registration is now open for mentoring courses for all PDA members
Wed 19th January 2022
Through PDA Education, the PDA has been working to enhance the training and support offered to members. The PDA is pleased to now launch the first course that is available to all members.
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Boots Pharmacists may be impacted by hours reduction
Tue 18th January 2022
Some pharmacists and other staff at Boots are being notified this week of changes to opening hours at their place of work, with local briefings taking place. The PDA are supporting their members to deal with any potential impact on their employment.
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PDA calls on members to complete workforce temperature check survey
Tue 18th January 2022
Pharmacists tell the PDA that there are several reasons why they are choosing not to work in certain roles, or for some employers, and the PDA is calling for information around the causes and extent of this issue to help inform the debate.
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Deadline for mandatory Covid-19 vaccinations approaches for health and care roles in England
Mon 17th January 2022
NHS guidance for employers in healthcare in England outlines planning and preparation for the implementation of regulations around Vaccination as a Condition of Deployment (VCOD) for healthcare workers.
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New PDA Plus partners Morrish Solicitors enhance benefits offered to PDA members
Mon 17th January 2022
The PDA is pleased to announce that Morrish Solicitors have been appointed as an additional PDA Plus partner and will enhance the range of specially-negotiated preferential services offered to members.
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PDA Reps Network in Lloyds hosts virtual member meetings
Thu 13th January 2022
Last month, the PDA Reps Network in LloydsPharmacy held a series of interactive member meetings and are pleased to say they had a very positive turnout. As the recognised trade union for pharmacists employed by Lloyds, the PDA Reps wanted members to have the opportunity to talk about issues important to them.