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  • PDA comments on the Commission’s report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK

    Thu 29th April 2021 The PDA

    The PDA is extremely concerned and disappointed by the report from the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities in the UK - “the Sewell Report”. 

  • Supporting colleagues taking part in Ramadan

    Wed 28th April 2021 The PDA

    In our latest member voice article, community pharmacist and PDA rep, Hala Jawad shares how colleagues can be supportive and understanding to those taking part in Ramadan which is a holy month in the Islamic calendar. This year, Ramadan started approximately on 12 April and will run until 11 May 2021*.  

  • PDA calls for an end to violence in pharmacy

    Wed 28th April 2021 The PDA

    As today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), the PDA is highlighting their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies by reiterating calls for the whole sector to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of abuse and violence in the workplace. 

  • PDA will continue to support exam candidates and future pharmacists

    Tue 27th April 2021 The PDA

    The PDA has once again adjusted their membership categories to ensure that they will be able to support all exam candidates, whatever the outcome and whenever they sit their assessment. 

  • PDA supports Shopkind campaign to tackle violence and abuse in the workplace

    Tue 27th April 2021 The PDA

    Last week, the ShopKind campaign was launched to help tackle the worrying rise in violence and abuse against shopworkers. The national campaign, funded by the Home Office, is uniting the retail sector by asking people to ShopKind when in stores. The PDA welcomes this news that is in line with their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies.  

  • PDAU announce union network at Lloyds Pharmacy

    Mon 26th April 2021 PDA Union

    The PDA Union has announced the initial network of union representatives under the recognition agreement with Lloyds Pharmacy 

  • Insight Online – April 2021

    Mon 26th April 2021 The PDA

    Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work. 

  • Appeals process for those that sat the registration assessment in March 2021

    Mon 26th April 2021 The PDA

    Candidates who sat the March 2021 assessment, who feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results are urged to make sure that they gather all the information and facts needed before taking action.  

  • IWMD: Reminding everyone why safety at work is so important

    Thu 22nd April 2021 The PDA

    The PDA is encouraging members to take part in an International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) activity that will help remind everyone why safety at work is so important. IWMD takes place on 28 April and is a global tribute to those who died at work.  

  • Student e-newsletter – April 2021

    Thu 22nd April 2021 The PDA

    In this edition, read first-hand accounts of how MPharm students across the UK are coping with studying during a global pandemic.  

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