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

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• PDA student campaign is making an impact on NHS LSF exclusion issue

  Thu 23rd November 2023 The PDA

  The PDA student campaign to secure fair financial support for MPharm students is gathering pace with multiple members of parliament now responding to the issue. 

• NHS England publish information about RAAC in buildings

  Tue 24th October 2023 The PDA

  PDA welcomes the publication of management information about the presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the NHS estate. 

• PDA comments on NHS employers calling for funding to increase pay in NI

  Sun 22nd October 2023 The PDA

  The major public sector employers of pharmacists in Northern Ireland (NI) have written to the Secretary of State calling for urgent action on pay. 

• NHS England launches prescription savings campaign

  Thu 12th October 2023 The PDA

  Last week, NHS England launched a prescription savings campaign to raise awareness of ways patients, particularly those living with long-term conditions, can save money on prescriptions.  

• NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – October 2023

  Mon 2nd October 2023 The PDA

  Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue learn about the results of a recent general practice survey and how members managed to work together to influence changes to working hours at their Trust. Also, learn about the Black Country's clinical peer mentoring scheme. 

• Celebrating 75 years of the NHS

  Wed 5th July 2023 The PDA

  Today (5 July) marks the NHS’ 75th birthday. While PDA members recognise there are many challenges facing the service, it is also important we take time to recognise the impact the NHS has upon the nation, and has done for three quarters of a century. To celebrate this momentous day the PDA is sharing some of the NHS’ key achievements over the last year which have benefited patients in the UK.  

• PDA Reps Network in the NHS meet for the first time

  Tue 4th July 2023 The PDA

  Following a rise in the number of PDA Representatives (Reps) within the NHS, the PDA set up an NHS Reps Network to create an opportunity for reps to meet and share their experiences. The network met for the first-time last week (27 June). Below is a summary of what was discussed.  

• Long-awaited NHS England plan sets out programme for development of the pharmacy workforce

  Mon 3rd July 2023 The PDA

  This is the first comprehensive workforce plan covering all of NHS England (NHSE) and focuses on retaining existing talent while making the best use of new technology alongside the biggest recruitment drive in health service history.  

• BBC COVERAGE: PDA Regional Committee member discusses NHS prescriptions

  Sat 3rd June 2023 The PDA

  In April 2023, PDA Regional Committee member, Jyoti Saini appeared on an episode of the BBC’s show ‘Dr Xand's Con or Cure’. The episode explores prescription fraud and the cost to the NHS.  

• PDA calls on Prime Minister to unblock NHS workforce plan

  Wed 31st May 2023 The PDA

  Health sector bodies have collaborated to write to Rishi Sunak and request he publish the funded workforce plan which is needed for healthcare in England 

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