In this issue:

• PDA take part in Christmas Jumper Day to raise money for Save the Children 
• Bookings are now open for the PDA National Conference
• Secure your place at the PDA Charity Fundraising Dinner
• PDA calls on DHSC to confirm plans for BREXIT
• PDA release fifth chapter of Pharmacy Technicians Report
• PDA Union support Health Campaigns Together
• Latest News
• Free training from MORPh

PDA take part in Christmas Jumper Day to raise money for Save the Children 

Bookings are now open for the
PDA National Conference – 30 – 31 March 2019 

The PDA National Conference will take place in Birmingham on 30 – 31 March 2019. We are looking forward to bringing together both new and existing members for a high-quality conference which showcases the work being undertaken by the PDA on behalf of our members.

The purpose of the conference is to bring together PDA members, to network and hear from renowned national and international speakers and recognised experts enabling them to connect, engage and focus on both the challenges and opportunities within the pharmacy profession.

Too far to travel? 
Want to access something closer to home? Did you know that the PDA are also holding events in Northern Ireland (28 February), Wales (23 May) and Scotland (6 November).

The PDA national conference is FREE FOR PDA MEMBERS; however places are limited so we urge you to reserve your place as soon as possible. Non-members that would like to attend can pay £195 to attend both days or £110 to attend either one of the two days.

Secure your place at the PDA Charity Fundraising Dinner – 30 March 2019

We are proud to announce that bookings are now open for our Charity Fundraising Dinner, which takes place on the evening of the first day of the PDA National Conference (7pm on Saturday 30 March 2019). The fundraising dinner is in aid of Pharmacist Support – the professions’ independent charity. Tickets are priced at just £40 pp and includes a three course meal, entertainment and a raffle entry on the night. This would make a perfect gift for a loved one.

Secure your place today and help raise money for a worthy cause.

#PDAcharitydinner

10/12/18 – PDA sponsor RPS Wales Medicines Safety Conference

07/12/18 – Pre-registration pharmacists – join PDA as a Christmas gift to yourself

03/12/18 – Is the GPhC premises inspection process failing on the staffing standard?

03/12/18 – BAME pharmacists more likely to face FTP panels

01/12/18 – Important Advice for PDA members at Medipharmacy Limited

Experts speakers will discuss diagnosis and monitoring of COPD, management of COPD, non-drug management of COPD and smoking cessation for practice pharmacists. There will be plenty of case study time with an overall emphasis on clinical decision making, responding to abnormal results etc.
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Bone Health for the Practice Pharmacist
Manchester, 16 January 2019

Our speakers are experts in their field and will discuss medicines in fall prevention, osteoporosis, strategies for management of Vitamin D deficiency and arthritis. There will be plenty of case study time with an overall emphasis on clinical decision making, responding to abnormal results etc.
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These events are FREE and prioritised for Primary Care and GP Pharmacists.