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Pharmacists are being asked to switch pharmacies during the day
Mon 5th July 2021
The PDA is receiving a growing number of queries from members who report being pressurised by pharmacy multiple employers to close the branch they are working in part way through the opening hours and travel to open another branch later.
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Celebrating 73 years of the NHS
Mon 5th July 2021
Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the National Health Service (NHS). Since the beginning of the pandemic, healthcare workers have been working tirelessly in the fight against Covid-19, so today the PDA takes a look back at the amazing milestones and achievements in NHS history that have led to this point…
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PDA responds to news of Morrisons takeover
Sat 3rd July 2021
The PDA is responding to the announcement that Company Chemist Association member Morrisons has accepted a £6.3bn ($8.7bn) takeover bid by a US investment group led by the owner of Majestic Wine.
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PDA membership includes access to a 24-hour legal and tax advice helpline
Fri 2nd July 2021
Did you know that PDA membership includes access to a free 24-hour legal and tax advice helpline? The external helpline provides PDA members with over the phone advice about the law in England and Wales and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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PDA write to new Secretary of State for Health & Social Care
Tue 29th June 2021
Sajid Javid MP has been appointed Health and Social Care Secretary in the Westminster government. PDA Chairman, Mark Koziol, has written to the Secretary of State outlining some of the key issues relating to pharmacists that require his attention.
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Register your place at the ‘Diversity and Representation in the Leadership of the Pharmacy Professions’ online event
Tue 29th June 2021
PDA members are invited to join an online event where speakers will share their progress, challenges and learnings about increasing diversity and representation in the leadership of the pharmacy professions.
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Insight Online – June 2021
Mon 28th June 2021
In this issue, we encourage you to help save community pharmacies in England. Also, find out how PDA membership has grown by more than 15% in the last two years, and read our latest Member Voice article: 'Working as a pharmacist with OCD'.
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Fit to Sit? Understanding when to withdraw and when to nullify for the July 2021 Assessment
Mon 28th June 2021
The GPhC has issued guidance regarding the process leading up to the assessments to be held on the 27, 28 & 29 July, including practice questions and information for the day of the exam.
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Global Pride Day – 27 June 2021
Sun 27th June 2021
To mark Global Pride Day (27 June 2021) the PDA has worked with Troglo to produce a FREE factsheet on Sexuality and Gender to raise awareness and to help others to be more understanding of those in the LGBT+ community.
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Applications are now open for the Welsh Pharmacy Awards 2021
Fri 25th June 2021
The entry process for the 2021 Welsh Pharmacy Awards is now open and the PDA encourages members in Wales to get involved, to self nominate or to nominate others.