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  • Insight Online – February 2024

    Tue 27th February 2024 The PDA

    This month, we remind you that there are only a few days before the deadline to respond to the important DHSC consultation on supervision and explain how you can have your say. We also ask members practising in England's community pharmacy to share any evidence of business behaviours that jeopardise the Pharmacy First Scheme. 

  • Response to misinformation about PDA cover

    Tue 27th February 2024 The PDA

    Recently an individual posted a comment on social media in which they wrongly alleged that a pharmacist operating as a limited company would not be covered by the PDA if they make an error. 

  • Insight Online – January 2024

    Mon 29th January 2024 The PDA

    This month, we shared your concerns with the Commons Health and Social Care Committee as part of its inquiry into pharmacy. We also provided you with an update on the HMRC's locum tax status enquiry. 

  • 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. 

  • Insight Online – December 2023

    Thu 21st December 2023 The PDA

    In the last Insight Online of 2023, we would like to start by wishing you a happy holiday season.  

  • 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. 

  • Insight Online – November 2023

    Tue 28th November 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about how we are supporting pharmacists after LloydsPharmacy completed the divestment of their branch network, the Pharmacy First service, and how PDA Student Reps are leading a campaign for fair financial support for MPharm students. Also, learn about upcoming events and workshops that you can get involved in.  

  • PDA welcomes the Pharmacy First service and calls for a second pharmacist in the pharmacy

    Wed 22nd November 2023 The PDA

    The PDA urges contractors and NHS England to engage with the workforce to make it a success. 

  • Boots Newsletter – November 2023

    Wed 1st November 2023 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2023

    Fri 27th October 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In the issue read about the recent Black History Month online event and PDA Organising and Engagement Assistant's experience of joining the trade union movement. Also read about the Assistant Director for Education at the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA), Oshor Williams's experience which highlights why we must be actively anti-racist.  

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