http://www.the-pda.org/ The latest articles from the Pharmacists' Defence Association en 1440 Copyright © 2013, The Pharmacists' Defence Association enquiry@the-pda.org (The PDA) enquiry@the-pda.org (The PDA) http://www.the-pda.org/images/pda-logo.png http://www.the-pda.org/ http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4352 The PDA Union has now received a copy of the independent report prepared by the Central Arbitration Committee (CAC) which outlines the percentage of PDA Union members employed by Boots. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-05-19T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4352 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4332 Judge denies PDAU Claimants the right to pursue Boots for Indirect discrimination over premium pay cuts. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-05-02T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4332 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=4312 A PDA Press Release Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2013-04-28T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=4312 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4292 The PDAU has been contacted by a number of Boots employed members concerning information they are being given about our pharmacy strategy and application for recognition with Boots. PDAU clarifies its position. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-04-03T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4292 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4252 Some pharmacies are securing the services of Locums even in the knowledge that they are unlikely to be able to pay them because of their cash flow difficulties. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-03-28T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4252 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4272 In the past the PDA has been able to secure debts owed to its Locum members with great success. There is a trend emerging in some pharmacies to offer work in the knowledge that there is the unlikely prospect of paying their fees. the PDA gives some advice below Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-03-28T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4272 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4152 We have received enquires from members who provide Locum Pharmacist services with regard to the new Lloyds agreement for the provision of Locum Services. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-01-31T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4152 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4112 The PDA Union Executive has authorised elections for executive members and Membership Group representatives. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-01-29T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4112 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4072 This issue was the focus of several PDA member conferences in 2012 and led to the development of a seven point plan. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2013-01-10T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4072 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4032 We have received enquires from members who are self-employed locum pharmacists regarding the new contract Boots are requiring them to agree to. The PDA Union has critiqued the contract and provides advice. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-12-14T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=4032 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=4012 It is universally accepted that pharmacists' skills are underutilised in the healthcare system. Insight Articles The PDA The PDA 2012-12-06T00:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_insight1.html?id=4012 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3992 This is an update regarding the progress of claims made in the Nottingham Employment Tribunal against Boots Management Services Limited. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-10-25T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3992 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3972 Following on from the recent features in the PDA's Insight magazine about the recognition of the PDA Union by Boots we invite you to register your interest in the proposal going forward on a confidential basis. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-09-30T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3972 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3952 The NHS as an employer has a collective agreement with the major NHS Unions and although local consultation arrangements with the PDA Union exist with some trusts, we do not have a negotiating/collective bargaining agreement. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-09-17T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3952 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3932 In its submission to the GPhC consultation on standards for registered pharmacies, the PDA was not alone in setting out its very firm objections to the notion that P medicines should be allowed on self-selection in community pharmacies. Press Releases The PDA PDA Press Release 2012-09-16T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3932 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3892 The Pharmacists' Defence Association has submitted its 'Road Map for Scotland' proposals for strategic change to the Scottish Government's review of pharmaceutical care. Press Releases The PDA A PDA Press Release 2012-08-08T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3892 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3832 The PDA Union and the union representing shop staff in Ireland have agreed to work together on matters of common concern. Latest News The PDA A PDA Union Press Release 2012-07-02T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3832 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3812 Queen Elizabeth Hospital King's Lynn NHS Foundation Trust is risking a healthcare crisis by threatening to sack most of its pharmacists over disputed on-call payments. Press Releases The PDA A PDA Union Press Release 2012-06-25T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3812 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3772 A recent Employment Tribunal decision found that Boots Management Services Ltd had acted unlawfully when it cut premium pay by 25% for long serving pharmacists. Latest News The PDA The PDA 2012-06-07T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_topical_news1.html?id=3772 http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3752 The PDA Union became aware late last week of a disturbing development following the recent Employment Tribunal judgement which determined that Boots Management Services had acted unlawfully last year when the company slashed premium pay for long serving pharmacists by 25% Press Releases The PDA The PDA 2012-06-06T23:00:00Z http://www.the-pda.org/newsviews/nv_press_releases1.html?id=3752