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Find out more about the work we do to support pharmacists working for NHS employers.

The PDA has 7000 members working in the NHS and over 40 workplace reps working in NHS Trusts.

Become a PDA NHS Rep

Learn more about becoming a PDA NHS Rep here. 

 

  • Another Employment Tribunal win for an NHS pharmacist

    Fri 4th July 2025 The PDA

    The PDA has secured a successful outcome for an NHS pharmacist who had to escalate their dispute to the employment tribunal. 

  • Commissioning support units to close

    Mon 30th June 2025 The PDA

    The Westminster government have announced some further changes to NHS England-related organisations, which could mean more job losses for pharmacists. 

  • PDA secures Employment Tribunal win for redundant NHS pharmacist

    Fri 20th June 2025 The PDA

    The PDA has secured a significant legal victory on behalf of one of its members, in a case that reaffirms the value of a pharmacist’s professional status, fairness in redundancy, and the importance of representation during NHS restructuring. 

  • PDA members to respond to proposed 3.6% NHS pay increase

    Thu 22nd May 2025 PDA Union

    The Westminster government has announced a proposed pay increase for NHS employees in England, which is likely to be replicated in Wales and Northern Ireland in due course.  

  • ICB restructure: Model blueprint

    Thu 15th May 2025 The PDA

    The PDA continues to represent the interests of pharmacists during restructures and encourages members to ensure they have a local rep at their employer. 

  • NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – April 2025

    Sun 27th April 2025 The PDA

    Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue, learn about the Social Partnership Forum and the proposed cuts to ICBs. Also, learn why Alisdair Jones, NHS pharmacist and PDA Treasurer, became a PDA Rep.  

  • PDA attends NHS Disability Summit

    Wed 16th April 2025 The PDA

    Last month, Liz Larkin, Co-ordinator for the PDA Ability Network and lead Organiser for NHS members, attended the NHS Disability Summit. Here, Liz reflects on her experience of the summit and how it allowed those with disabilities or long-term health conditions working in the NHS to share their experiences. 

  • NHS Scotland pay offer 2025-27

    Tue 8th April 2025 The PDA

    The PDA asks members employed by NHS Scotland bodies to express their views on the Scottish government’s pay offer. 

  • NHS pay update

    Sat 5th April 2025 The PDA

    The new government, elected in summer 2024, committed to speeding up the processes to agree and implement NHS pay reviews, but in 2025, the beginning of April once again passed without an agreement being in place. 

  • PDA responds to announcement on future of NHS England

    Thu 13th March 2025 The PDA

    The PDA comments after the Prime Minister announces plan to scrap NHS England (NHSE) and move its functions into the Department of Health & Social Care (DHSC). 

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