Member Networks

• Being LGBT+ and diagnosed with ASD

  Thu 16th May 2024 The PDA

  President of the PDA LGBT+ Network, Liam Volk has shared his personal experience of being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and how this has impacted his life as a person in the LGBT+ community. 

• PDA Ability Network releases initial findings from the disability discrimination survey

  Wed 17th April 2024 The PDA

  In February 2024, the PDA Ability Network launched its disability discrimination survey to establish the extent of discrimination faced in the workplace by pharmacists who are disabled or live with a long-term health condition. Initial findings show that there is a lot of work to be done to make workplaces more inclusive.  

• PDA NAWP Network’s International Women’s Day event: Women and Inclusion in Pharmacy

  Thu 4th April 2024 The PDA

  The PDA NAWP Network hosted its annual International Women's Day event on Friday 8 March. As this year’s theme for International Women’s Day was inclusion the event focused on women and inclusion in pharmacy and allowed those in attendance to share their personal stories of discrimination while experiencing breast and cervical cancer.  

• New policy supports NHS employees who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss

  Tue 19th March 2024 The PDA

  Last week, the NHS launched a ‘National pregnancy and baby loss policy’ which aims to support those affected by pregnancy or baby loss. The PDA welcomes this new announcement that supports people during a difficult time in their lives. 

• Look after yourself and your health – lessons from my battle with cancer

  Thu 29th February 2024 The PDA

  In our latest member voice article, PDA Regional Committee member, Haris Nemani encourages everyone to prioritise their health. Haris also shares his personal experience of being diagnosed with cancer and the valuable lessons he learned during his journey. 

• PDA Ability Network launches disability discrimination survey

  Tue 6th February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA Ability Network is calling on members to complete an online survey on disability discrimination. The results will establish the level and extent of discrimination faced in the workplace by pharmacists who are disabled or live with a long-term health condition. 

• NAWP Newsletter – January 2024

  Thu 25th January 2024 The PDA

  In this issue, read a review of NAWP's work in 2023 and their plans for this year. Also, learn about eco-conscious feminine hygiene products. 

• NAWP host inspiring career-focused events

  Wed 20th December 2023 The PDA

  During November, NAWP hosted two online events entitled 'My Brand, My Career, My Way!' which focused on members’ professional and personal development. 

• PDA Ability Network seconds an emergency motion at the STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference

  Mon 18th December 2023 The PDA

  Earlier this month, members of the PDA Ability Network attended the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers' Conference where they seconded an emergency motion on ADHD medication shortages on behalf of the PDA. 

• Intersection Update – December 2023

  Fri 15th December 2023 The PDA

  Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them. 

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