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PDA LGBT+ Network responds to government consultation on conversion therapy
Mon 24th January 2022
The government has committed to banning so-called conversion therapy, a practice in which attempts are made to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of an LGBT+ person.
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PDA calls on members to help improve diversity data
Sun 23rd January 2022
The PDA is inviting all members to provide diversity information to help the PDA improve its work on equality.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – December 2021
Wed 15th December 2021
Welcome to this month's PDA LGBT+ Network update. This edition includes a look at pharmacy students' confidence levels in providing LGBT+ specific care and we also learn about the transition journey of a Locum Community Pharmacist.
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My transition journey
Mon 13th December 2021
In our latest member voice article, read about locum community pharmacist and PDA LGBT+ Network member Jenny's transition journey. Jenny also discusses the support available for other transgender pharmacists.
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Domestic violence in the LGBT+ community
Tue 30th November 2021
In the second instalment of the PDA series to raise awareness of the '16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence' campaign, Scott Rutherford, President of the LGBT+ Network explains that some people within society are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse than others.
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16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence
Thu 25th November 2021
Today marks the start of the '16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence' campaign which supports employers to take action against domestic abuse and violence. All employers have a legal obligation to assess risk and take action against domestic violence for the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.
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Ability Newsletter – November 2021
Wed 24th November 2021
Welcome to this month's PDA Ability Network update. This edition includes information on discrimination and the Equality Act 2010, the challenges of overprescribing for patients with learning disabilities, and a look at the Disability Summit 2021.
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NAWP marks National Equal Pay Day 2021
Thu 18th November 2021
Thursday 18 November 2021 marks National Equal Pay Day in the UK. This is the day women on average stop earning money until the end of the year compared to men, due to the gender pay gap.
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Celebrating Diwali 2021
Thu 4th November 2021
In our latest member voice article, Community Pharmacist and PDA Regional Rep, Jayesh Ladva explains what Diwali is and why he is particularly excited to celebrate this year now that lockdown is over.
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More inclusion of LGBT+ education needed in pharmacy schools
Tue 2nd November 2021
Last month, the PDA LGBT+ Network wrote to the GPhC and PhSC on the need for more inclusion of LGBT+ education in the MPharm programme. The network is now collaborating with students in each pharmacy school as part of the ongoing #LGBTplusMPharm campaign.