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The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of individual employed and locum pharmacists and pharmacy students and, when necessary, defends their reputation. With more than 37,000 members we are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.
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Fri 26th April 2024
The PDA
PDA Reps at Boots requested to undertake Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training and have recently been supported by the company to do so. A PDA Rep at Boots has reflected on her experience of the training and how pharmacists can work to support mental health.
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Tue 23rd April 2024
The PDA
The PDA has offered candidates of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society (RPS) National Board Elections 2024 in England the opportunity to tell PDA members their views on key issues.
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Sun 21st April 2024
The PDA
In our latest member voice article, Shingi M Mutamba, Lead Pharmacist AT(I)MP and Accountable Pharmacist at the Pharmacy Advanced Therapy Unit of University Hospital Southampton NHSFT, discusses a pharmacist’s role and responsibility in the delivery of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).
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Fri 19th April 2024
The PDA
The PDA urges the new Leadership Advisory Board to be open and transparent with pharmacists if it hopes to gain their confidence.
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Thu 18th April 2024
The PDA
The PDA has issued an update for members who are former Sainsbury’s pharmacists taking legal proceedings against 'LloydsPharmacy' to secure an entitlement to enhanced redundancy payments. This update comes following the delayed preliminary hearing which was held on 2 April 2024.
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Supporting pharmacists during Covid-19
Learn how the PDA is supporting pharmacists in the fight against Covid-19...
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New Scheme For GP Practice-Based Pharmacists
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PDA MEMBER NETWORKS
Learn about the PDA's Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Networks...
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Tue 2nd April 2024
The PDA
The PDA has launched a survey to ask pharmacist independent prescribers about their views on Designated Prescribing Practitioners (DPPs). The responses will support the PDA’s policies and stakeholder engagement activities regarding independent prescribers.
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Tue 5th March 2024
The PDA
The PDA has long campaigned against any introduction of remote supervision and believes that only a pharmacy with a physically present pharmacist can properly support the safety and care of patients, so it was vital that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposals were carefully considered.
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Fri 13th October 2023
The PDA
The PDA recently responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on the proposal to enable registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a patient group direction (PGD).
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Wed 3rd April 2024
The PDA
PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. This newsletter highlights the latest activities, training opportunities, and support available.
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Tue 26th March 2024
The PDA
This month, learn about the latest ways we are representing your interests and raising your concerns with the government. We also announce the appointment of our new PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst. Plus, find out about the range of upcoming FREE events and courses designed to support you in your career.
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Thu 21st March 2024
The PDA
In our latest newsletter, read about the issues with being on-call and the potential impact on the work/life balance and wellbeing of pharmacists. We also detail one member's journey to become a PDA Rep and find out more about a FREE upcoming development day for PDA Reps and active members.
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