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Members preparing for the November assessment can still register for the PDA revision programme
Fri 5th November 2021
PDA Education is currently running a revision programme to support members who are preparing to sit the assessment in November 2021. This is through the PDA’s Education Hub, which is an online platform that provides free training to members.
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PDA comment as large employers respond to HMRC investigation into tax status of locums
Thu 4th November 2021
The PDA has written to locum members after some large pharmacy contractors have contacted locum pharmacists asking them to provide details of their working arrangements. This is connected to the HMRC investigation into the tax status of locums which forms part of the extension of the IR35 arrangements into the private sector.
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PDA supports members impacted by “pharmacy” closures at Boots
Thu 4th November 2021
A number of Boots pharmacists have been impacted by a company decision to close some of its pharmacies due to business reasons, which are located within a larger retail store, and the PDA is supporting members with any consequences for their work.
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Update for PDA members at Sainsbury’s branches after LloydsPharmacy announce plans to temporarily reduce operating hours
Thu 4th November 2021
With the PDA as the formally recognised representative for employed pharmacists at Lloyds, the union has been able to confirm details of the company decision to temporarily reduce operating hours of some branches within Sainsbury's stores.
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Celebrating Diwali 2021
Thu 4th November 2021
In our latest member voice article, Community Pharmacist and PDA Regional Rep, Jayesh Ladva explains what Diwali is and why he is particularly excited to celebrate this year now that lockdown is over.
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PDA responds to announcement that Aurelius will acquire McKesson UK
Tue 2nd November 2021
It has been confirmed that private equity business AURELIUS has agreed an acquisition of McKesson UK from the McKesson Corporation for £477M in what will be the largest transaction undertaken by AURELIUS since being established in 2005.
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More inclusion of LGBT+ education needed in pharmacy schools
Tue 2nd November 2021
Last month, the PDA LGBT+ Network wrote to the GPhC and PhSC on the need for more inclusion of LGBT+ education in the MPharm programme. The network is now collaborating with students in each pharmacy school as part of the ongoing #LGBTplusMPharm campaign.
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BAME Pharmacists’ Network – October 2021
Fri 29th October 2021
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Health and Safety reminder: Ventilation in the Pharmacy
Fri 29th October 2021
In response to member feedback, the PDA is reminding all pharmacy employers about their obligation to ensure adequate ventilation in workplaces by sharing HSE (Health and Safety Executive) guidance on the topic.
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DHSC opens consultation on further changes to the NHS Pension Scheme
Thu 28th October 2021
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) seeks views on three significant changes to the NHS Pension scheme relating to pensionable pay, the amount members pay for their pension benefits and how this amount will change in the future.