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NAWP present at the ‘Diversity is Inclusion’ BPSA Southern Area Conference
Sat 28th November 2020
The British Pharmaceutical Students’ Association (BPSA) invited the National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) to present at their Southern Area Autumn Conference on Saturday 21 November.
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Pharmacists who were transferred by Boots to receive bonus payment
Fri 27th November 2020
The PDA has obtained confirmation that former boots pharmacists whose jobs were TUPE transferred to new employers will receive a pro-rata bonus payment calculated to their leaving date.
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Community Pharmacy NHS Contractual Breach Concerns
Fri 27th November 2020
Locum and other pharmacists are increasingly asking PDA how to raise concerns about occasions where despite locum pharmacist cover being readily available, community pharmacy contractors are closing pharmacies, potentially in breach of their NHS contractual terms and creating difficulties for patients.
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Scottish Pharmacy Awards 2020 Winners Revealed
Thu 26th November 2020
The Scottish Pharmacy Awards took place virtually last night to pay tribute to a number of the sector’s notable trailblazers, and the positive impact they have forged for the benefit of their patients and peers. The PDA was delighted to once again sponsor the Student Leadership category of the awards.
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Joint statement – Boots & the PDA Union (20 October 2020)
Thu 26th November 2020
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following their Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting, which was held virtually on 20 October 2020.
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Build back better by involving the profession
Tue 24th November 2020
PDA Director, Paul Day discusses the importance of involving the profession in shaping the future of the Community Pharmacy sector.
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Insight Online – November 2020
Mon 23rd November 2020
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.
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Pharmacists reminded that home working during the year qualifies for tax relief
Sun 22nd November 2020
As HMRC reminds those who complete self-assessments about their annual tax return deadline date, the PDA is reminding pharmacists that anyone who has worked from home may be eligible for tax relief.
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Another success for pharmacists at Lloydspharmacy as trade union bargaining unit decided
Fri 20th November 2020
Pharmacists at Lloyds have moved another step closer to securing an independent voice at work through their trade union, the PDAU. The Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) have decided which pharmacists will be in scope of union recognition; accepting in full the PDA proposal and rejecting entirely the company’s alternative.
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BAME Network elections 2020
Fri 20th November 2020
The BAME Network has grown exponentially and the PDA is pleased to announce that it now has more than 600 members.