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Student Newsletter – May 2023
Fri 26th May 2023
In this edition, read about how you can get involved in the Medicines to Ukraine campaign and be part of our delegation at international pharmacy congresses. Also, read about our attendance at the BPSA‘s Annual Conference, the opportunity to get involved in the new PDA Student Committee, and how 4th-year students can transition into their trainee year with PDA membership.
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PDA recognition transfers with former LloydsPharmacy employees
Wed 24th May 2023
The PDA is reminding pharmacists, and potential new employers, that the trade union recognition agreement secured by pharmacists employed at LloydsPharmacy will transfer along with their contracts if their pharmacy is sold as a share sale.
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LloydsPharmacy Divestment Programme update
Mon 22nd May 2023
The company’s programme of branch divestment is a developing situation, and the PDA has produced some interim FAQs about transfers by share sale to assist members employed in Hallo Healthcare.
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Trainee pharmacists: sign up to the ACTNow wellbeing campaign
Sun 21st May 2023
The PDA is once again encouraging all trainee pharmacists to join Pharmacist Support’s ACTNow campaign, which is running from 22 – 26 May. The campaign aims to encourage trainees to prioritise their wellbeing, especially in the run-up to the assessment.
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PDA launches FREE revision resources to support trainee pharmacists
Thu 11th May 2023
The PDA supports members in every stage of their career. In order to help trainee pharmacists with their assessment in June, the PDA has developed three programmes that are completely free to trainee members.
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Northern Ireland Healthcare Award Winners 2023 revealed
Thu 4th May 2023
The NI Healthcare Awards took place last week Thursday (27 April) to showcase the talent and triumphs of the region’s leading healthcare professionals. Now in its 24th year, the annual ceremony celebrates the extraordinary healthcare initiatives being delivered throughout the last 12 months.
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Lloyds Pay Settlement 2023
Tue 28th March 2023
Confirmation of the pay settlement negotiated for pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy in 2023
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Students, start your own ‘Medicines to Ukraine’ campaign at your university
Wed 15th March 2023
PDA Student Rep, Nonyelum Anigbo talks about a unique opportunity for pharmacy students to get involved with the worldwide humanitarian campaign 'Medicines to Ukraine' and to develop and demonstrate transferable skills like leadership, project management, and advocacy along the way.
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Pharmacy students, sign up to the ACTNow campaign this University Mental Health Day
Wed 8th March 2023
To coincide with University Mental Health Day on 9 March, the PDA’s charity partners Pharmacist Support are running their annual ACTNow campaign for pharmacy students.
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PDA’s Safer Pharmacies Survey 2022
Tue 7th March 2023
Keeping patients safe is key to the role of every pharmacist, but less-than-safe working conditions risk harm to patients as well as damaging consequences for pharmacists, such as impacting on their physical or mental health.