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GFTU Training – FREE online and face to face training for all PDA members
Tue 1st October 2024 - Tue 1st July 2025
As part of the PDA’s affiliation with the General Federation of Trade Unions (GFTU), members can access a range of online and face to face courses at low or no cost.
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CV Writing and Interview Skills
Mon 3rd February - Wed 31st December 2025
The aim of the course is to help members feel more confident when applying and interviewing for new jobs and positions.
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Reps Online Induction
Thu 6th March - Wed 31st December 2025
This online training course is for new PDA Workplace Reps, regional or equality committee members and NEC members. This course should be completed as soon as possible by all PDA activists.
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Getting the best from your relationship with your supervisor (Being a mentee)
Tue 15th July - Sun 31st August 2025
Being a mentee is not a passive role. To get the most from mentoring, be that formal or informal mentoring, you need to be engaged and focused on your part of the relationships.
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How to thrive in your trainee year
Thu 17th July 2025 (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
This event brings together members that are at the beginning of their trainee year to talk about the foundation year training.
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Join the PDA LGBT+ Network at Manchester Pride!
Sat 23rd August 2025 (12:00pm - 4:00pm)
This year, the PDA LGBT+ Network are pleased to announce that they will be taking part in Manchester Pride again. Join them and help keep Pride going strong!
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Getting more involved in the PDA
Tue 23rd September 2025 (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
This session is aimed at any locum member who would like to know more about the PDA, how it supports locum members and how locum members can get involved in PDA activities.
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The Science Behind Wellbeing with Pharmacist Support
Wed 24th September 2025 (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
This PDA member workshop covers what happens in the body and mind when stressed, looks at practices that can help, and explores the science behind these practices.
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Reps Training: Media Skills 2
Tue 30th September 2025
Here, PDA Reps can analyse the challenges of being interviewed by the media.
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Locum Matters – 28 October 2025
Tue 28th October 2025 (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
There will be an opportunity for attendees to ask Ruth Williams, PDA Senior Paralegal, any questions they may have.