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Conclusion of 2021 pay negotiations with Boots UK
Mon 20th December 2021
Following a special meeting of the PDA Union National Executive Committee (NEC) on Friday evening, the 2021 pay talks with Boots UK have been concluded. The agreed settlement will now be implemented ASAP.
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Calling all pharmacists to help with the Covid-19 vaccination booster programme
Fri 17th December 2021
More than 5,000 members of the PDA are already significantly involved in the delivery of Covid-19 vaccinations and have been for some considerable time. However, some NHS officials have asked the PDA to help identify if there are any additional pharmacists who will consider joining the vaccination effort at this critical time. In response, the PDA is contacting members across the UK to establish a list of those additional pharmacists willing to participate.
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Scottish Pharmacy Award Winners 2021 Announced
Thu 16th December 2021
Last month the Scottish Pharmacy Awards returned after the 2020 awards were hosted online in response to Covid-19 restrictions. Scottish pharmacists came together in person at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow to celebrate their successes over the last year.
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The workforce impact of pharmacists working in Primary Care – what does the data tell us?
Wed 15th December 2021
The PDA shares data regarding the workforce impact of additional pharmacist roles in primary care and bust the myth that it has created a shortage.
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Tragic death of student highlights the need to promote sources of help and guidance
Tue 14th December 2021
The PDA wishes to reiterate sincere condolences to the family and friends of pharmacy student Mared Foulkes who took her own life in 2021 after receiving exam results that suggested she had failed, when in fact she had passed on a resit.
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LloydsPharmacy pay negotiations begin
Tue 14th December 2021
The PDA Union has submitted its first-ever pay claim on behalf of pharmacists employed by LloydsPharmacy. The pay claim seeks an increase above price inflation to help restore the purchasing power of members’ income.
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Ongoing system issues at LloydsPharmacy
Mon 13th December 2021
Pharmacists at LloydsPharmacy are encountering ongoing system issues which are impacting their work and services provided to patients.
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Outcome of consultation on Boots pay offer
Thu 9th December 2021
Following a consultation with PDA Union members at Boots, pharmacists have rejected a revised pay offer from the company.
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GPhC respond to concerns about the impact of automation and online pharmacy provision on patient safety and pharmacy practice
Wed 8th December 2021
The General Pharmaceutical Council has responded to an open letter sent on behalf of PDA members which highlighted areas of concern which could have an impact on patient safety.
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PDA write to GPhC about the impact of automation and online pharmacy provision on patient safety and pharmacy practice
Fri 3rd December 2021
The PDA has written an open letter on behalf of members to the GPhC to highlight areas of concern which could have an impact on patient safety.