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    • ICTU Women’s Conference 2024

      Fri 29th March 2024 The PDA

      The Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) held its biennial women’s conference earlier this month to cover a wide range of issues that affect women. The PDA has been affiliated with the ICTU since 2020. PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland, Una O’Farrell attended the conference to see how workplace inequalities are addressed across trade unions.  

    • Government must listen to the pharmacists’ representatives who understand patient safety risks when looking at the pharmacy technician agenda

      Thu 28th March 2024 The PDA

      The government is pressing ahead with their plan to allow pharmacy technicians to undertake PGDs (Patient Group Directions) despite concerns raised about the impact on patient safety. 

    • PDA invites members to celebrate #Pharmacy24

      Thu 28th March 2024 The PDA

      Today is #Pharmacy24, a social media campaign which takes place on the busiest day of the year for many pharmacists to celebrate the achievements of those working in the profession. 

    • My journey into the world of pharmacy

      Wed 27th March 2024 The PDA

      The PDA recently caught up with Maeve Joyce, winner of the 2023 Scottish Healthcare Awards to discuss her pharmacy journey so far and the positive impact she has already had on the profession. Here the PDA member, fourth-year pharmacy student and Vice President of the Pharmacy Society at Robert Gordon University also shares advice for first-year pharmacy students. 

    • Welcome to the March 2024 issue of Insight Online

      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. 

    • PDA writes to Pharmacy Minister about the differences between pharmacists and pharmacy technicians

      Tue 26th March 2024 The PDA

      The PDA has written to Rt Hon Andrea Leadsom MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Public Health, Start for Life and Primary Care) to ensure that she is fully aware of the cumulative risks to patient safety that are now starting to build over time.  

    • The 23rd annual Scottish Hazards Conference

      Sat 23rd March 2024 The PDA

      Gordon Finlayson, PDA National Executive member for Scotland & Northern Ireland and a PDA Rep at Boots attended the 23rd annual Scottish Hazards Conference 2024 in Glasgow on 29 February 2024. Gordon has shared his experience of the day and an insight into the workshops he took part in during the conference.  

    • PDA Reps highlight how PDA resources can help raise awareness and influence change

      Fri 22nd March 2024 The PDA

      In February 2024, the PDA hosted a virtual networking event for PDA Reps. The focus was around using PDA resources in their work to support and empower members. 

    • Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – March 2024

      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.  

    • WHPA open letter on safeguarding of healthcare facilities in areas of conflict

      Wed 20th March 2024 The PDA

      The PDA supports an open letter from the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) calling for the safeguarding of healthcare facilities and personnel in areas of conflict in accordance with international law. 

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