The network was launched by the PDA in April 2020 as part of their work to meet the demands of their growing membership and advance their work on equality.
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PDA launches EDI Network flyers to celebrate inclusion and create inclusive workplaces
Wed 27th September 2023
The PDA is celebrating National Inclusion Week by launching new flyers for each of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The pharmacy networks work to promote more inclusive working environments.
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PDA Ability Network invites nominations for upcoming elections
Tue 26th September 2023
The PDA Ability Network has grown substantially over the last couple of years and is now running an election for three officers to lead the network.
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PDA Ability Network welcomes introduction of learning disability and autism training for health and social care staff
Fri 8th September 2023
The UK government is consulting on a draft code and asking if it will provide Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered providers with the guidance needed to meet the legislative requirement to ensure all staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.
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Being a pharmacist with schizophrenia
Mon 14th August 2023
An anonymous rotational pharmacist and PDA Ability Network member has shared their experience of working as a pharmacist with schizophrenia. In this article, they discuss the stigma attached to schizophrenia along with the challenges they have faced.
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Disability equality
Thu 8th June 2023
The PDA encourages all employers to treat all people fairly, regardless of any disability. This will not only support the well-being of disabled employees, but it will also ensure there is a fairer and more equal workplace for all.
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Intersection Update – May 2023
Wed 24th May 2023
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks.
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Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2023
Thu 18th May 2023
Today (18 May) marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) which aims to shine a light on the importance of digital access and inclusion for the more than one billion people living with disabilities/impairments worldwide.
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PDA Ability Network produces factsheet supporting those accessing reasonable adjustments
Wed 10th May 2023
The PDA Ability Network has developed a factsheet that highlights key information and sources of support around reasonable adjustments at work.
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Ability Newsletter – December 2022
Fri 16th December 2022
In this December update, read about reasonable adjustments and the support available to those who need certain adjustments. Also read about 'Intersection', our newsletter that brings together news from all four PDA EDI Networks, along with tackling bullying in the workplace.
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Reasonable adjustments, know your rights
Thu 15th December 2022
The PDA Ability Network is aware of the complexities which make understanding and accessing reasonable adjustments far from straightforward. The network has highlighted some key information and sources of support that so many network members have utilised themselves.