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New policy supports NHS employees who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss
Tue 19th March 2024
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.
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Joint statement from the PDA Union and LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services
Mon 18th March 2024
The PDA Union and LloydsPharmacy Healthcare Services have reaffirmed their relationship and commitment to working together to make the experience of pharmacists who work in the organisation as positive as it can be.
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PDA to host member event to tackle key issues in Scotland
Sat 16th March 2024
The PDA is holding a free member-exclusive event in Scotland to discuss how to improve the sector and build a brighter future for pharmacists. The event has been designed to address the member concerns raised earlier this year by pharmacists participating in the Scotland Regional Committee event survey.
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PDA highlights several emerging but highly significant matters to the Health and Social Care Committee
Thu 14th March 2024
Following on from the oral evidence provided to the Health and Social Care select committee’s pharmacy inquiry in January 2024, the PDA has submitted written supplementary evidence which highlights a number of emerging but highly significant matters.
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Jay Badenhorst appointed as PDA Director of Pharmacy
Wed 13th March 2024
The PDA has reinforced its leadership credentials and its commitment to the advancement of pharmacy practice with the key appointment in May, of Jay Badenhorst to the newly created post of Director of Pharmacy.
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Pharmacy contractors must provide appropriate PPE for pharmacists and their teams
Wed 13th March 2024
Ongoing concerns about Covid-19 and other viruses, along with the launch of a service for Shingles, as part of Pharmacy First Service, has reemphasised the need for adequate personal protective equipment (PPE) to be available and utilised in community pharmacy settings.
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Pharmacist Support launches Student ACTNow campaign
Mon 11th March 2024
The PDA's charity partner, Pharmacist Support are once again running their student ACTNow wellbeing campaign to coincide with University Mental Health Day which takes place on Thursday 14 March.
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PDA secures important safeguards for members in the NHS Pension Scheme
Fri 8th March 2024
The government have withdrawn proposals that would have seen more NHS pharmacists paying higher pension contributions.
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Boots Newsletter – March 2024
Thu 7th March 2024
Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots.
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Campaigners call for government to freeze prescription charges to keep people with long-term conditions alive and well
Thu 7th March 2024
An open letter asking the Minister for Primary Care and Public Health to freeze prescription charges for 2024 and 2025 has been handed to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) by campaigners.