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 LGBT+ Network has a presence at Manchester Pride for the first time
Wed 21st September 2022
The PDA was delighted to have a presence at Manchester Pride this year for the first time.
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Attending London Pride 2022
Wed 10th August 2022
London Pride took place on 2 July 2022 and PDA LGBT+ Network member and second-year pharmacy student, Eva Martin (they/them) was in attendance. Here they share the theme of this year's London Pride and what it meant to them to attend. Also, learn more about the PDA LGBT+ Network's presence at Manchester Pride this year.
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PDA LGBT+ Network praise the introduction of pronoun badges at LloydsPharmacy
Wed 20th July 2022
The PDA LGBT+ Network has welcomed the news that LloydsPharmacy has introduced personal pronouns on name badges and are encouraging colleagues to wear them.
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PDA LGBT+ Network launch resources to support LGBT+ inclusive education
Thu 2nd June 2022
June is Pride month which each year celebrates LGBT+ communities around the world. In honour of the month, this year, the PDA LGBT+ Network is launching a range of resources as part of an ongoing #LGBTplusMPharm campaign to update the curriculum at Schools of Pharmacy where LGBT+ inclusion is lacking.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – April 2022
Wed 20th April 2022
In this April update, read about how cervical cancer screenings can be improved for transgender men and non-binary people. Also, read about the research showing that the LGBT+ community is facing poorer health and social care outcomes compared to other members of society.
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Celebrating LGBT+ History Month 2022
Fri 11th February 2022
LGBT+ History month takes place in February every year and is an opportunity to celebrate the achievements of the LGBT+ community and to observe the progress made towards achieving equality.
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Pharmacist Education Summit: Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Sat 5th February 2022
Earlier this week on 2 February, Health Education England (HEE) and the Pharmacy Schools Council (PhSC) held a Pharmacist Education Summit on Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) aimed at pharmacy educators.
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PDA LGBT+ Network responds to government consultation on conversion therapy
Mon 24th January 2022
The government has committed to banning so-called conversion therapy, a practice in which attempts are made to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of an LGBT+ person.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – December 2021
Wed 15th December 2021
Welcome to this month's PDA LGBT+ Network update. This edition includes a look at pharmacy students' confidence levels in providing LGBT+ specific care and we also learn about the transition journey of a Locum Community Pharmacist.
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My transition journey
Mon 13th December 2021
In our latest member voice article, read about locum community pharmacist and PDA LGBT+ Network member Jenny's transition journey. Jenny also discusses the support available for other transgender pharmacists.