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STUC welcomes the PDA Union to the Scottish trade union family
Tue 20th April 2021
The 124th STUC conference has heard of an increase in affiliated membership over the past year, boosted by the announcement that the PDA Union, representing 32,000 pharmacists across the UK, has affiliated to the trade union umbrella organisation for Scotland.
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Why is the true value of pharmacy not recognised?
Mon 19th April 2021
In our latest member voice article, locum pharmacist Phil Lawes questions why the true value of pharmacy is often not recognised. Phil also discusses how community pharmacy has adapted during the pandemic and outlines how the day job of a pharmacist has developed over time.
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PDA call on employers to support exam candidates once results are announced
Sun 18th April 2021
The GPhC have confirmed that provisionally registered pharmacists who do not pass their assessment will be removed from the register at 09:00am on Thursday 29th April 2021.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – April 2021
Sat 17th April 2021
In the latest LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter, find out how to nominate in the upcoming elections and read first-hand stories and experiences of LGBT+ Network Members.
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Covid-19 vaccination session rates in Scotland are indicative of a wider problem for pharmacists
Fri 16th April 2021
The PDA has continued to support locum pharmacists who have been subjected to changes in the arrangements for their role in providing Covid-19 vaccinations in Scotland.
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Northern Irish trade union movement supports pharmacist campaigns
Fri 16th April 2021
The Irish Congress of Trade Unions is now formally supporting PDA campaigns for pharmacists following the PDA's participation in the ICTU 2021 Biennial Delegate Conference
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Pharmacist Support celebrates 180th anniversary
Thu 15th April 2021
Today marks the 180th anniversary of Pharmacist Support - the profession’s independent charity.
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LGBT+ Network invites nominations for upcoming elections
Tue 13th April 2021
The PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists' Network has grown substantially over the last year and in the coming weeks, the PDA will be running an election for LGBT+ Officers to lead the network.
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PDA responds to the PSA’s proposed changes to regulator performance reviews
Mon 12th April 2021
The Professional Standard Authority (PSA) oversees 10 healthcare regulators (including the GPhC and PSNI) across the UK and must submit an annual report to Parliament on how well these 10 regulators have discharged their duties. The PSA recently consulted on proposals to change how it reviews the performance of regulators.
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PDA urges pharmacists to stay safe and take adequate rest breaks
Sat 10th April 2021
Proper rest breaks are an important element of maintaining a safe environment for patients and helps to protect the health and wellbeing of workers.