COVID-19 VACCINATIONS: If, in addition to indemnity for your main employment, you would like cover for delivering COVID-19 Vaccinations please apply for our standalone extension Apply Today

Member Voice

In this section, PDA members share their thoughts and experiences of the issues that matter.

  • Worlds apart

    Fri 1st September 2023 The PDA

    In the latest member voice, a PDA member with over 30 years’ experience of working as a locum in community and hospital pharmacy shares their views on returning to the UK to practice after three decades in Australia. 

  • Being a pharmacist with schizophrenia

    Mon 14th August 2023 The PDA

    An anonymous rotational pharmacist and PDA Ability Network member has shared their experience of working as a pharmacist with schizophrenia. In this article, they discuss the stigma attached to schizophrenia along with the challenges they have faced. 

  • PDA LGBT+ Network members attend the STUC’s LGBT+ Workers Conference

    Sat 1st July 2023 The PDA

    The STUC’s LGBT+ Workers Conference took place on 27 to 28 May following new data that showed that the UK has fallen in LGBT+ rankings. Members of the PDA’s LGBT+ Network were in attendance and the PDA supported a motion calling for more inclusive care for LGBT+ patients. 

  • Supporting greater diversity in pharmacy leadership

    Mon 26th June 2023 The PDA

    PDA member, Mohammed Koli is a lead pharmacist for the Primary Care Network (PCN) Team at Northamptonshire Healthcare Foundation Trust (NHFT) and has shared his views on the importance of diversity in senior level pharmacy roles.  

  • An award-winning student’s commitment to improving mental health in pharmacy

    Thu 15th June 2023 The PDA

    The PDA recently caught up with Adam O'Neill, the winner of the 2023 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Student Leadership Award, to highlight his inspirational dedication to improving the mental health of his fellow students and the wider pharmacy community.  

  • Education, time, and effort: facing challenges together as a community

    Thu 1st June 2023 The PDA

    PDA LGBT+ Network member, Sebastian Sarama (he/him) shares his views on LGBT+ visibility in healthcare, the stigma and mental health issues members of the LGBT+ community face. Sebastian also shares the importance of embracing diversity and acceptance.  

  • “It doesn’t make it any easier” – A queer pharmacist’s account of miscarriage

    Wed 24th May 2023 The PDA

    In this latest member voice, a PDA LGBT+ Network member shares her story of IVF and miscarriage. 

  • NAWP members open up about fertility problems and pregnancy loss

    Wed 24th May 2023 The PDA

    NAWP members have come together to share their personal experiences of fertility problems and pregnancy loss. 

  • My experience of working in community pharmacy

    Mon 15th May 2023 The PDA

    In our latest member voice article, a PDA member discusses their experience working in community pharmacy and why the culture needs to be challenged within some organisations.  

  • Hospital pharmacy: the value of being a PDA Hospital Rep

    Tue 21st March 2023 The PDA

    Andrew Jukes, hospital pharmacist, and PDA Hospital Rep believes many pharmacists enjoy working in the hospital environment. However, here Andrew discusses the issues hospital pharmacists are reporting and the value being a PDA Hospital Rep can provide.  

Previous PagePrev Next PageNext

The Pharmacists' Defence Association is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England; Company No 4746656.

The Pharmacists' Defence Association is an appointed representative in respect of insurance mediation activities only of
The Pharmacy Insurance Agency Limited which is registered in England and Wales under company number 2591975
and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (Register No 307063)

The PDA Union is recognised by the Certification Officer as an independent trade union.

Cookie Use

This website uses cookies to help us provide the best user experience. If you continue browsing you are giving your consent to our use of cookies.

General Guidance Resources Surveys PDA Campaigns Regulations Locums Indemnity Arrangements Pre-Regs & Students FAQs Coronavirus (COVID-19)