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.
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PDA responds to suggestions that up to 50% of central NHS England/DHSC jobs could be cut
Tue 11th March 2025
The PDA will support individual members impacted by changes.
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NHS pharmacists – should talk about Flex
Mon 3rd March 2025
To help recruit and retain enough staff in the NHS, employees and potential employees are encouraged to find out more about flexible working.
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Tackling violence against NHS staff
Tue 25th February 2025
The NHS Violence Prevention and Reduction Standard was updated in December 2024.
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PDA NHS members meet to discuss improving their working lives
Wed 19th February 2025
On 4 February 2025, PDA members working in the NHS met to discuss how they can work collectively to achieve improvements to their working conditions. The meeting was also an opportunity for members to discuss how the latest updates to Agenda for Change will affect them.
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National Living Wage Uplift for NHS workers (in England)
Sat 1st February 2025
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NHS Pay 2025/26
Thu 2nd January 2025
The PDA represents more than 7,000 pharmacists employed by NHS employees on Agenda for Change contracts.
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PDA Union joins NHS National Staff side and Joint National Council
Fri 29th November 2024
The PDA is incredibly pleased to report that following an agreement with other NHS trade unions, the PDA Union has joined the NHS Staff Side which in turn allows the PDA to participate in the NHS National Joint Council, the body responsible for overseeing and agreeing changes to Agenda for Change (AfC).
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PDA highlights government consultation ‘Change NHS’
Thu 14th November 2024
The UK government is currently consulting the public and healthcare professionals on the future of the NHS which will help shape a 10-year health plan for England. The PDA will be responding to the ‘Change NHS’ consultation and is encouraging members to also share their views.
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NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – September 2024
Thu 19th September 2024
Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue learn about how to join the PDA Primary Care Network and a reduction of working hours for NHS staff in Scotland. Also read about the experiences of a trainee pharmacist in the NHS and why one member became a PDA Rep.
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My year as a trainee pharmacist in the NHS
Wed 18th September 2024
Newly qualified pharmacist, Polla Raza has reflected on his experience as a trainee pharmacist working in the NHS. Here Polla shares some of the training and teaching sessions that helped and supported his development along with how he benefited from being a PDA Trainee Pharmacist Rep.