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Vice-President of the LGBT+ Network discusses discrimination in pharmacy
Thu 9th December 2021
In our latest member voice, Clinical Pharmacist and Vice-President of the LGBT+ Network, Lauren Keatley-Hayes (she/they) shares why she moved from community pharmacy to primary care and discusses the discrimination she has witnessed in the workplace.
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GPhC respond to concerns about the impact of automation and online pharmacy provision on patient safety and pharmacy practice
Wed 8th December 2021
The General Pharmaceutical Council has responded to an open letter sent on behalf of PDA members which highlighted areas of concern which could have an impact on patient safety.
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The importance of differentiating professional and technical aspects of pharmacy
Wed 8th December 2021
The PDA wants to encourage more debate about the role of pharmacy technicians. This comes after several pharmacists based in GP surgeries wrote to voice their concerns about a muddling of the pharmacy technician’s role and responsibilities in GP practices.
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PDA releases social media guidance for members
Tue 7th December 2021
As a result of recent cases and concerns raised by members, the PDA has issued new social media guidance on how members can have a presence online but still protect themselves and their professional reputation.
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Is Boots up for sale?
Mon 6th December 2021
The PDA has responded to the news that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), the multinational that owns Boots UK has suggested that the business could be sold.
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Support available for men experiencing domestic violence
Sun 5th December 2021
In the third instalment of the PDA series to raise awareness of the '16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence' campaign, GP Pharmacist Prescriber and PDA Regional Committee Member, Siddiqur Rahman outlines support available for men.
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PDA’s swift intervention to support a student member saves over £50K in potential loss of salary
Fri 3rd December 2021
During 2021, the PDA has supported a record number of student and trainee members with problems they’ve faced during learning and training. This support is offered as part of their free PDA membership.
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PDA write to GPhC about the impact of automation and online pharmacy provision on patient safety and pharmacy practice
Fri 3rd December 2021
The PDA has written an open letter on behalf of members to the GPhC to highlight areas of concern which could have an impact on patient safety.
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PDA Reps Network in Boots host virtual engagement evenings
Thu 2nd December 2021
Last week, the PDA Reps Network in Boots hosted a series of virtual engagement evenings for members that work at the company.
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Advice to pharmacy students as lecturers take strike action
Wed 1st December 2021
The PDA has issued advice to pharmacy students who may face pickets lines and find that their lecturers and other course staff are not at work due to industrial action by members of the University & College Union. University staff are striking against unfair conditions including: insecure contracts, unpaid hours, low pay and minority wage gaps, cuts to pensions and more.