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PDA Reps Network at Boots address member concerns on the Pharmacy First Service
Thu 15th February 2024
In recognition of the mounting concerns and queries surrounding the launch of the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) in England, the PDA Reps Network at Boots hosted a member meeting on 29 January. Nearly 200 Boots members attended to seek clarity and guidance on navigating the challenges posed by the rapid introduction of this new service.
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Lloyds/Sainsbury’s enhanced redundancy claims update
Fri 26th January 2024
This is the third update of January 2024 for PDA members regarding the announcement that Diamond DCO Two Ltd, formerly called Lloyds Pharmacy Ltd, is considering voluntary liquidation.
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Community pharmacy breaches NHS contract to cut costs
Thu 11th January 2024
In our latest member voice article, a locum pharmacist anonymously recalls how a community pharmacy chose to decline their offer to cover a shift and decided to close the store rather than pay the pharmacist their requested day rate.
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PDA students continue to campaign for fair funding – now with the support of their MPs!
Wed 10th January 2024
The campaign led by PDA Student Reps for fair funding for pharmacy students began last year and has gathered considerable support. Through MPharm students, PDA Student Reps and others sending letters to their MPs, the issue of pharmacy students being left out of the scope of the NHS Learning Support Fund has (LSF) been escalated to the Minister for Health by several MPs.
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PDA investigates claims about Boots Pension Scheme
Thu 7th December 2023
The PDA has written to members in Boots today about the recent changes to the Boots Pension Scheme.
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PDA updates salary ready reckoner for Boots pharmacists to show FY24 rates
Thu 30th November 2023
Following the implementation of the latest negotiated pay review, the PDA has updated its online ready reckoner which helps pharmacists employed at Boots understand where their pay sits within the agreed pay scale.
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PDA Reps host member engagement meetings for flu vaccinations 2023
Wed 29th November 2023
Some members of the PDA Reps Network in Boots recently hosted two member engagement meetings discussing the 2023 flu vaccinations along with an update on the last Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) meeting.
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The GFTU’s Young Members Development Weekend and the importance of unions
Mon 27th November 2023
PDA Student Rep, Leah Wakefield-Coates recently attended the General Federation of Trade Union’s (GFTU) Young Members Development Weekend and has reflected on her experience and what she learned during the weekend.
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PDA supports pharmacists as LloydsPharmacy complete divestment of their branch network
Thu 23rd November 2023
The PDA is continuing to support pharmacists to understand and exercise their rights at work as a final announcement is made by Hallo Healthcare about their LloydsPharmacy business.
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PDA student campaign is making an impact on NHS LSF exclusion issue
Thu 23rd November 2023
The PDA student campaign to secure fair financial support for MPharm students is gathering pace with multiple members of parliament now responding to the issue.