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Latest News
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PDA are seeking a Policy Officer
Fri 19th July 2019
We are seeking a Policy Officer to support the PDA Policy team in providing advice, analysis and guidance to a variety of audiences including colleagues and external stakeholders.
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We are looking for PDA student reps!
Tue 16th July 2019
Find out how you can get involved in extracurricular activities to enhance your development.
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Joint statement – Boots and the PDA Union sign voluntary recognition agreement
Thu 11th July 2019
The PDA Union and Boots have signed a recognition agreement which will shape employee relations for pharmacists at the company. This is their joint statement.
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PDA respond to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse toward shop staff
Thu 11th July 2019
The Home Office has called for evidence on the problem of violence and abuse toward shop staff in England and Wales. It asked for relevant evidence on the prevalence of it, prevention and support measures, the operation of the criminal justice system and the best way of addressing it. The consultation ran from 5 April 2019 to 28 June 2019.
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PDA Union and Boots UK sign historic recognition agreement
Thu 11th July 2019
Representatives of Boots UK and the pharmacists trade union, PDA Union have signed a formal recognition agreement outlining how the union will represent the 7,000 store based pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists at the largest multiple pharmacy employer in the UK
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Revalidation
The PDA is keen to support our members to engage with the new revalidation requirements successfully...
The PDA (Pharmacists’ Defence Association)
The PDA is a not-for-profit organisation which supports the needs of individual pharmacists and pharmacy students and, when necessary, defends their reputation. We are the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK.
- 28000PDA Members
- 1130Active Cases
- 463Membership Queries
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PDA Union Recognition at Boots
Boots pharmacists and pre-registration graduates had the opportunity to vote for a better future, and an independent voice at work. -
Safer Pharmacies Charter
PDA members have produced a charter of seven commitments to improve safety and care for patients, through better working conditions in UK pharmacy practice. -
The Role of Pharmacy Technicians
The PDA have written an in-depth report that assesses the current role and capabilities of pharmacy technicians in the UK.
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Latest Consultations
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PDA respond to the Home Office’s call for evidence on violence and abuse toward shop staff
Thu 11th July 2019
The Home Office has called for evidence on the problem of violence and abuse toward shop staff in England and Wales. It asked for relevant evidence on the prevalence of it, prevention and support measures, the operation of the criminal justice system and the best way of addressing it. The consultation ran from 5 April 2019 to 28 June 2019.
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PDA respond to GPhC consultation on guidance for pharmacist prescribers
Mon 8th July 2019
The GPhC consulted from 29 March 2019 to 21 June 2019 on guidance to support pharmacist prescribers in meeting their “Standards for Pharmacy Professionals”, and to ensure pharmacists provide safe and effective care when prescribing.
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PDA respond to BEIS consultation on confidentiality clauses
Fri 17th May 2019
The Department of Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) has consulted on confidentiality clauses, particularly in relation to settlement agreements. The government said:
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Latest Publications
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Insight Online – June 2019
Thu 20th June 2019
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 affected you at work.
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Insight Online – May 2019
Mon 20th May 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you updated on PDA news and events, as well as issues that affected you at work.
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Insight Online – April 2019
Thu 18th April 2019
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you updated on PDA news and events, as well as issues that affected you at work.
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