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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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – June 2023
Wed 7th June 2023
This month's June update coincides with Pride Month which is celebrated as a way of raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community along with promoting acceptance and equality. We are also using this month to celebrate our network members and the work they have done to improve the lives of LGBT+ pharmacists in the UK.
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Education, time, and effort: facing challenges together as a community
Thu 1st June 2023
PDA LGBT+ Network member, Sebastian Sarama (he/him) shares his views on LGBT+ visibility in healthcare, the stigma and mental health issues members of the LGBT+ community face. Sebastian also shares the importance of embracing diversity and acceptance.
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United Nations expert advises the UK to keep calm and respect diversity
Thu 1st June 2023
The United Nations Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (IE SOGI), Victor Madrigal-Borloz, paid a 10-day visit to the UK in April and May 2023.
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Happy Pride Month 2023
Thu 1st June 2023
Pride takes place every year in June. The month is celebrated as a way of raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community along with promoting acceptance and equality. This Pride Month, the PDA is celebrating LGBT+ Network members and the work they have done to improve the lives of LGBT+ pharmacists in the UK.
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Happy Pride Month 2023
Thu 1st June 2023
Pride takes place every year in June. The month is celebrated as a way of raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community along with promoting acceptance and equality. This Pride Month, the PDA is celebrating LGBT+ Network members and the work they have done to improve the lives of LGBT+ pharmacists in the UK.
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Liam Volk elected as the second President of the PDA LGBT+ Network
Thu 25th May 2023
Liam Volk (he/him) has been elected unopposed as the President of the PDA’s LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network. Liam is the second President of the PDA LGBT+ Network since it launched in April 2020 as part of the PDA’s dedicated work to meet the demands of the growing and diverse membership and advance their work on equality.
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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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“It doesn’t make it any easier” – A queer pharmacist’s account of miscarriage
Wed 24th May 2023
In this latest member voice, a PDA LGBT+ Network member shares her story of IVF and miscarriage.
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PDA LGBT+ Network committee member wins trade union equality award
Sat 29th April 2023
Fife-based trainee pharmacist and Honorary Secretary of the PDA LGBT+ Network, Soh Xi Ken has won the Scottish Trades Union Congress' (STUC) Equality Award.
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PDA LGBT+ Network invites nominations for upcoming 2023 elections
Wed 12th April 2023
Every two years, members of the PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network can elect three officers, who will lead the network and work alongside the Immediate Past President.