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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The government have withdrawn proposals that would have seen more NHS pharmacists paying higher pension contributions.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.
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PDA responds to DHSC consultation on pharmacy supervision
Tue 5th March 2024
The PDA has long campaigned against any introduction of remote supervision and believes that only a pharmacy with a physically present pharmacist can properly support the safety and care of patients, so it was vital that the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) proposals were carefully considered.
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PDA Regional Committee members meet to discuss the key issues in pharmacy
Fri 1st March 2024
The PDA Regional Committee is made up of pharmacists from across the profession that are elected to represent the PDA wider membership. The committee meets to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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Look after yourself and your health – lessons from my battle with cancer
Thu 29th February 2024
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.
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Lloyds/Sainsbury’s enhanced redundancy claims update – February 2024
Wed 28th February 2024
The PDA has issued a further update for those members that are former Sainsbury’s pharmacists taking legal proceedings against 'LloydsPharmacy' to secure an entitlement to enhanced redundancy payments.