Special Features

• PDA welcome improved rights and protections for victims of workplace sexual harassment

  Thu 27th August 2026 The PDA

  Additional legislation has further improved protections in the event of sexual harassment in the workplace. 

• Pharmacist Support launches 2026 Trainee ACTNow campaign

  Tue 25th August 2026 The PDA

  Pharmacist Support's annual Trainee ACTNow campaign returns from 25 to 27 August 2026, providing trainee pharmacists with practical tools, wellbeing resources and expert guidance as they prepare for their registration assessment. 

• Boots newsletter – August 2026

  Wed 5th August 2026 The PDA

  Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots 

• Appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in June 2026

  Wed 22nd July 2026 The PDA

  The PDA would like to remind all candidates who sat the June 2026 assessment, and feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results, to review the GPhC guidance and gather all evidence before taking action.  

• An NHS worker’s return to pharmacy study: The NHS LSF

  Thu 16th July 2026 The PDA

  In this member voice article, Hasmath Montgomery, an MPharm student at King’s College London and former NHS employee, reflects on the financial challenges facing pharmacy students. Drawing on their own experience as a mature student, they explore the barriers created by gaps in funding support, the impact this has on those pursuing a career in pharmacy, and why investing in future pharmacists is essential to strengthening the NHS workforce. 

• Supporting you as you begin your trainee year

  Wed 15th July 2026 The PDA

  Stepping into your first professional role after studying pharmacy is an exciting milestone, filled with new experiences and opportunities. We’re here to help you feel informed, confident, and supported as you take this important next step.  

• Student Newsletter – July 2026

  Thu 9th July 2026 The PDA

  In this edition, read about the leadership journey from a two time award winning pharmacy student. Here you can access two guides specifically designed to help students set smart goals and support them on their placements. Finally, learn more about the PDA's EDI Networks Conference 2026 and one students experience of the event.  

• Beyond exams: Discovering new perspectives at the PDA EDI Conference 2026

  Wed 1st July 2026 The PDA

  In this member voice article, pharmacy student Ruby Howarth, reflects on her experience of attending the PDA Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Conference 2026 as a virtual participant. Ruby discusses how the event strengthened her confidence and provided valuable insights into equality, diversity and inclusion developments across the pharmacy profession. 

• Financial statement to members – 2026

  Fri 26th June 2026 PDA Union

  Under the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992 (Amended), the PDA Union is required to circulate to all members key financial information along with details of the salary and benefits provided to the General Secretary and any other members of the National Executive Committee. 

• Union Rules

  Fri 26th June 2026 PDA Union

  The PDA Union rules are available to view online. 

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