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16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence
Thu 25th November 2021
Today marks the start of the '16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence' campaign which supports employers to take action against domestic abuse and violence. All employers have a legal obligation to assess risk and take action against domestic violence for the health, safety and wellbeing of employees.
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NAWP marks National Equal Pay Day 2021
Thu 18th November 2021
Thursday 18 November 2021 marks National Equal Pay Day in the UK. This is the day women on average stop earning money until the end of the year compared to men, due to the gender pay gap.
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NAWP produces breast cancer awareness factsheet
Sat 23rd October 2021
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month where people all over the world show their support for everyone affected by breast cancer. This month, NAWP has produced an information factsheet to help raise awareness of breast cancer and highlight the signs and symptoms of breast cancer in women, men and transgender women.
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NAWP Newsletter – September 2021
Wed 15th September 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of the NAWP newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to women in pharmacy.
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How I became a “Pharmapreneur”
Mon 13th September 2021
In our latest member voice article, NAWP Network Member and Superintendent Pharmacist, Sobha Sharma Kandel, shares her journey of becoming a "Pharmapreneur" and gives advice to women who aspire to have a thriving pharmacy career whilst balancing family life.
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Should I feel guilty for feeling unsafe?
Tue 7th September 2021
In our latest member voice article, NAWP Network Committee Member and Community/GP Pharmacist, Ayah Abbass, shares her concerns about her safety as a female pharmacist and what employers can do to ensure women in pharmacy feel safe at work.
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Cervical Screening Awareness Week: 14 – 20 June 2021
Tue 15th June 2021
To mark Cervical Screening Awareness Week, NAWP is taking the opportunity to highlight the importance of cervical screening to all pharmacists at the frontline of healthcare. NAWP also urges employers to support their staff members’ health and wellbeing against the backdrop of delays in screening.
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PDA and NAWP respond to the DHSC’s call for evidence on a strategy for women’s health
Tue 8th June 2021
The PDA and NAWP (National Association of Women Pharmacists) have issued a joint response to the DHSC (Department of Health and Social Care)’s call for evidence to support the development of a Women’s Health Strategy in England.
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NAWP Newsletter – May 2021
Tue 11th May 2021
Welcome to the latest issue of the NAWP newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to women in pharmacy.
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Tribute to Professor Joy Wingfield: 1947 – 2021
Thu 6th May 2021
Below is a tribute to Professor Joy Wingfield. Joy was a member of NAWP until her retirement a few years ago. This tribute has been written by Virginia Watson, NAWP Past President and Executive Committee Member.