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Insight Online – December 2021
Tue 21st December 2021
In the last issue of the year, we discuss the role of pharmacy technicians and share how we intervened to help a student member save over £50,000 in potential loss of salary. Also, we share data on the impact of having additional pharmacist roles in primary care.
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Conclusion of 2021 pay negotiations with Boots UK
Mon 20th December 2021
Following a special meeting of the PDA Union National Executive Committee (NEC) on Friday evening, the 2021 pay talks with Boots UK have been concluded. The agreed settlement will now be implemented ASAP.
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Appeals process for those that sat the registration assessment in November 2021
Sat 18th December 2021
Candidates who sat the November 2021 assessment, who feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results are urged to make sure that they gather all the information and evidence needed before taking action.
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Calling all pharmacists to help with the Covid-19 vaccination booster programme
Fri 17th December 2021
More than 5,000 members of the PDA are already significantly involved in the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations and have been for some considerable time. However, some NHS officials have asked the PDA to help identify if there are any additional pharmacists who will consider joining the vaccination effort at this critical time. In response, the PDA is contacting members across the UK to establish a list of those additional pharmacists willing to participate.
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PDA members’ survey opposes removal of requirement for 2-year minimum experience before becoming an IP
Fri 17th December 2021
A PDA member survey suggests the majority of those who understand the frontline of pharmacy want to keep the 2-year qualifying period before a pharmacist becomes an Independent Prescriber (IP).
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Should the profession retain the 2-year foundation period before expectation of becoming an IP?
Fri 17th December 2021
A PDA member survey suggests the majority of those who understand the frontline of pharmacy want to keep the 2-year qualifying period before a pharmacist becomes an Independent Prescriber (IP).
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Scottish Pharmacy Award Winners 2021 Announced
Thu 16th December 2021
Last month the Scottish Pharmacy Awards returned after the 2020 awards were hosted online in response to Covid-19 restrictions. Scottish pharmacists came together in person at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow to celebrate their successes over the last year.
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The workforce impact of pharmacists working in Primary Care – what does the data tell us?
Wed 15th December 2021
The PDA shares data regarding the workforce impact of additional pharmacist roles in primary care and bust the myth that it has created a shortage.
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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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Tragic death of student highlights the need to promote sources of help and guidance
Tue 14th December 2021
The PDA wishes to reiterate sincere condolences to the family and friends of pharmacy student Mared Foulkes who took her own life in 2021 after receiving exam results that suggested she had failed, when in fact she had passed on a resit.