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How have pharmacy employers assessed and supported safety in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Wed 15th July 2020
Nearly 60% of those who responded to the survey feel anxious about the threat of COVID-19 whilst at work. Please see below for information about how employers have responded and for PDA members’ experiences at work.
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Deadline extension for NAWP nominations for upcoming officer elections
Mon 6th July 2020
Due to COVID-19, the deadline for receiving nominations for the upcoming NAWP officer elections has been extended to Monday 13 July.
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NAWP requests nominations for upcoming elections
Mon 22nd June 2020
Three positions are available: President, Vice-President and Honorary Secretary. Please see below for further details of the roles.
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PDA responds to government delay in publishing BAME protective measures against COVID-19
Fri 19th June 2020
Given that 43% of registered Pharmacists in the UK are from the BAME community, this is an issue of great importance within our profession.
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PDA welcome three new inquiries into the unequal impact of COVID-19
Thu 11th June 2020
Yesterday, the Women and Equalities Committee launched three new inquiries to investigate the unequal impact of the coronavirus.
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Black Lives Matter – what can we do?
Fri 5th June 2020
Many of you will have seen a video of the murder of George Floyd in the US. Such incidents aren’t something new, but nowadays they are being filmed and shared on social media. Mr Floyd’s murder is widely seen as a consequence of a racist society that devalues black lives. We say Black Lives matter and want action to be taken.
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50 years is long enough to wait for Equal Pay
Fri 5th June 2020
The PDA participated in an Equal Pay conference organised by the Equality Trust, to mark half a century of waiting to see pay equality become reality.
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PDA Statement on the PHE report: Disparities in the risk and outcomes of COVID-19
Wed 3rd June 2020
The report by Public Health England regarding COVID-19’s disproportionate effect on people from ethnic minorities was released yesterday, 2nd of June.
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PDA raise concerns with every UK government about higher risk for BAME people
Wed 27th May 2020
The PDA is calling for the steps to be taken to mitigate the risk to BAME pharmacists, who make up approximately 46% of the pharmacists workforce.
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PDA pleased to announce that NAWP network grows beyond 500 members
Tue 26th May 2020
The PDA would like to hear from NAWP members about your views on the network’s priorities.