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LGBT+ History Month 2021
Mon 15th February 2021
In the UK, LGBT+ History Month is celebrated during the month of February in order to coincide with the anniversary of the 2003 repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales, which declared that local authorities were not allowed to ‘intentionally promote homosexuality or publish material with the intention of promoting homosexuality.’ Section 28 was abolished earlier in Scotland, in 2000.
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Only a trade union can enable pharmacists to negotiate at work
Fri 12th February 2021
In “HeartUnions Week”, the PDA Union is highlighting the way it is enabling pharmacists across the UK to improve their working lives by securing recognition to negotiate with the employer on their conditions of employment and to be consulted on significant change, on training and on health and safety issues.
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A pharmacy journey on hold: A member’s thoughts on being ineligible for provisional registration
Thu 11th February 2021
In our latest member voice article, a PDA member who has chosen to remain anonymous, shares their experience of being in the cohort of pre-regs ineligible to become prov-regs. Here, they discuss their disappointment at the GPhC announcement, what it has been like balancing work with exam revision and why they became a PDA Rep to give the ‘forgotten cohort’ a voice.
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PDA welcomes outcome of Government pensions consultation
Wed 10th February 2021
The Government has responded to the consultation on removing age discrimination in public service pension schemes including the NHS Scheme and agrees to the PDA and other trade unions preferred approach.
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LloydsPharmacy and the PDA Union reach recognition agreement for pharmacists
Mon 8th February 2021
Pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy will in future be able to negotiate over certain terms and conditions and be consulted on matters which impact on their employment, through the PDA Union.
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LloydsPharmacy and the PDA Union issue joint statement on union recognition
Mon 8th February 2021
Business and union issue joint statement confirming that pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy will in future be able to negotiate over certain terms and conditions and be consulted on matters which impact on their employment, through the PDA Union.
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Show love for your union this HeartUnions Week (8-14 February 2021)
Mon 8th February 2021
Today marks the start of HeartUnions week 2021. This year the PDA is celebrating by demonstrating why unions are vital for everyone at work and encouraging all pharmacists, students and pre-regs that are not yet members to join the PDA today.
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PDA releases 2020 Safer Pharmacies Survey results
Fri 5th February 2021
Once again, the Safer Pharmacies Survey has thrown into the spotlight the working conditions faced by pharmacists.
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Governments across the UK announce additional funds to support students experiencing hardship as a result of the pandemic
Thu 4th February 2021
The PDA welcomes news of government funding being introduced across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland to help students who have been impacted financially by the Covid-19 pandemic, however, highlights the need for further funding to support access to mental health and well-being services for all young people.
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Joint statement – Boots & the PDA Union (18 January 2021)
Thu 4th February 2021
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held virtually on 18 January 2021.