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Raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder
Mon 11th May 2026
In this latest member voice article, Hazel Gueldner, a hospital pharmacist who has been living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) since 2023, shares her personal reflections on navigating life with a fluctuating, often misunderstood condition. She brings into focus both the everyday challenges and the wider reality of FND in the UK.
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Finding my voice in pharmacy: Becoming a PDA Workplace Rep
Thu 7th May 2026
In this latest member voice article, Waqas Khan shares why he is a PDA member and why he decided to complete his training to become a PDA Workplace Rep. Waqas also shares his advice to other pharmacists thinking of becoming PDA members.
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PDA is doubling donations to Pharmacist Support until 15 May
Wed 6th May 2026
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week next week, the PDA is reminding pharmacy students, trainees and pharmacists that there is still time to boost support for Pharmacist Support, as it continues to double its donation to £2 for every new or renewing member until 15 May 2026.
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Statement following stabbings in Golders Green
Fri 1st May 2026
The PDA opposes all forms of prejudice, discrimination and hate. Hatred and violence directed at people because of who they are, have no place in our society.
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Major pay boost for tens of thousands of pharmacists
Wed 29th April 2026
The start of April marked the point at which many pharmacists received pay increases across both private and public sector employers.
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Pharmacy First growth sparks capacity concerns for community pharmacy
Tue 28th April 2026
Launched on 31 January 2024, the Pharmacy First Service was designed to strengthen community pharmacy and improve access to primary care.
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Please sign the open letter about NHS pay
Tue 28th April 2026
It has been more than 20 years since Agenda for Change (AfC), the pay structure covering over a million NHS staff, was introduced to simplify NHS pay scales and ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.
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New ‘Agenda for Change’ mileage rate agreed for those using own vehicles
Sat 25th April 2026
The NHS Staff Council, which brings together health unions and NHS employers to oversee pay and conditions for those on ‘Agenda for Change’ contracts, has confirmed new mileage arrangements.
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Join the Fair Funding campaign and write to your MP today
Fri 24th April 2026
The PDA’s Fair Funding campaign has taken an important step forward with the re-launch of the ‘Write to Your MP’ tool. This makes it easier than ever for pharmacy students, trainees and qualified pharmacists to make their voices heard on the unfair funding provision for MPharm students in England.
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Mark DasGupta appointed as Director of Professional Development at the PDA
Fri 24th April 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark DasGupta as Director of Professional Development.