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.
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.
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In this issue, learn about our upcoming ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Black History Month event and how you can secure your free place; a member reflects on our recent 'Tea and Unity' safe space event, and find out what recent ethnicity data tells us about pharmacy education.
GP practice pharmacist, Dr Tarvinder S Juss reflects on his journey to become a pharmacist and how his ancestral background impacted his experience of the UK after moving here from Africa in 1968. Dr Tarvinder also discusses the recent race riots in the UK and diversity and inclusion.
Three positions are available: President, Vice-President, and Honorary Secretary.
To mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the PDA BAME Network has published a factsheet to help raise awareness of the disease and help employers understand that pharmacists diagnosed with sickle cell may need time off work for medical appointments and treatment.
As September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, in this member voice, PDA BAME Network member, Ewura-Adjoa Yamoah discusses the importance of raising awareness around the disease. She also encourages everyone who is potentially at risk to check their sickle cell status and explains how pharmacists can help the cause.
The PDA BAME Network has published this report, compiled by co-opted committee member Deborah Nyaberi, on sickle cell disease. The report contains information on the disease, including prevention, the current treatment options, and how pharmacists can come together to improve care and equality
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them.
The former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay wrote to NHS organisations in England asking them to cease hiring dedicated equality and diversity staff.
A recent case of discrimination has prompted more members to seek support from the PDA with their own experiences, and pharmacists are encouraged to continue coming forward.
The Equalities Council is part of the PDA’s democratic structure and includes representatives of the PDA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The aim is for members to learn from each other and to work together around intersectional issues.