The PDA has 7000 members working in the NHS and over 40 workplace reps working in NHS Trusts.
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PDA welcomes NHS Scotland pay announcement
Fri 23rd August 2024
The Scottish government have made an offer to NHS trade unions covering all Agenda for Change employers working in Scotland.
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PDA responds to the urgent investigation of the NHS by Lord Darzi
Thu 15th August 2024
The PDA has submitted evidence to Professor Lord Darzi on key policy areas that it believes are high priority issues and could significantly improve NHS care for patients.
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NHSE issues new incident reporting system guidance for pharmacies
Tue 6th August 2024
In July 2024, NHSE released new incident reporting system guidance for pharmacies in England. The document also outlines arrangements for analysing and responding to critical incidents.
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Disputes between employers and the NHS
Thu 1st August 2024
The PDA is providing guidance to members on what to do when their employers are involved in collective action against the NHS.
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PDA responds to NHS pay announcement
Mon 29th July 2024
The PDA welcomes the announcement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves that the recommendations of the NHS Pay Review Body (PRB) will be accepted in full, and pharmacists employed on NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions will receive a pay increase of 5.5%.
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PDA calls on the new government to support an NHS that is fit for all
Fri 5th July 2024
The NHS turns 76 today, which also coincides with the announcement of the results of the general election. To mark the day, the PDA is asking the incoming government to invest in and reform the NHS to enhance patient care.
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House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee agree pharmacy students should be included in the NHS Learning Support Fund
Thu 30th May 2024
The PDA’s Fair Funding campaign was launched November 2023 to ask the government to include pharmacy students in the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF), a supplementary fund that supports healthcare students in England throughout their pre-registration undergraduate or postgraduate studies.
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Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – March 2024
Thu 21st March 2024
In our latest newsletter, read about the issues with being on-call and the potential impact on the work/life balance and wellbeing of pharmacists. We also detail one member's journey to become a PDA Rep and find out more about a FREE upcoming development day for PDA Reps and active members.
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New policy supports NHS employees who have experienced pregnancy or baby loss
Tue 19th March 2024
Last week, the NHS launched a ‘National pregnancy and baby loss policy’ which aims to support those affected by pregnancy or baby loss. The PDA welcomes this new announcement that supports people during a difficult time in their lives.
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PDA secures important safeguards for members in the NHS Pension Scheme
Fri 8th March 2024
The government have withdrawn proposals that would have seen more NHS pharmacists paying higher pension contributions.