Factsheets and guides

• PDA BAME Network launches factsheet to mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month

  Sun 1st September 2024 The PDA

  To mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the PDA BAME Network has published a factsheet to help raise awareness of the disease and help employers understand that pharmacists diagnosed with sickle cell may need time off work for medical appointments and treatment.  

• PDA issues guidance on keeping safe and well while working in hot weather

  Wed 26th June 2024 The PDA

  The PDA is reminding employers to keep pharmacists and other employees cool in hot weather. The PDA has also launched a general factsheet to help members keep cool in the heat and identify signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion in colleagues and patients.  

• PDA BAME Network launches Tokenism Factsheet

  Thu 14th December 2023 The PDA

  In recent years, many organisations may have taken positive steps towards fostering diverse work environments. However, the perception of tokenism persists in some workplaces. The PDA BAME Network has put together a factsheet to provide an overview of tokenism in the workplace, and to help pharmacists, trainees and students understand its impact and help them lead a conversation in the workplace on the topic. 

• PDA BAME Network launches Islamophobia Factsheet

  Thu 30th November 2023 The PDA

  November is Islamophobia Awareness Month and to end the month the PDA BAME Network has launched a factsheet that provides an overview of Islamophobia in the workplace. The factsheet can also help pharmacists, trainees and students understand the impact of Islamophobia and help them lead conversations in the workplace on this issue. 

• PDA redundancy guide launched following events to support members

  Sun 23rd April 2023 The PDA

  The PDA has responded quickly to recent concerns from members facing the prospect of redundancy. Today, the PDA publishes its most up-to-date redundancy guide. 

• PDA event on NHS re-banding: NHS hospital pharmacists come together to talk about ways to improve pay

  Mon 6th March 2023 The PDA

  Over 40 PDA members, NHS hospital pharmacists from across the UK, met with union officers on Tuesday 31 January to discuss how to apply for re-banding. 

• It’s Time to Stay Safe at Work

  Sat 4th March 2023 The PDA

  The PDA has produced a factsheet for members to learn more about accidents at work, including the responsibilities of employers, what to do after an accident occurs, and how to reduce the risk of accidents. 

• It’s Time to Tackle Bullying in the Workplace

  Fri 30th September 2022 The PDA

  PDA Members and reps met last week to launch the PDA’s new toolkit, ‘It’s Time to Tackle Bullying in the Workplace.’ The toolkit includes a factsheet and the PDA’s bullying and harassment incident diary.  

• NAWP produces factsheet to mark Fibromyalgia Awareness Month

  Mon 30th May 2022 The PDA

  May is Fibromyalgia Awareness Month and to raise awareness of this condition, the PDA NAWP Network has launched a factsheet. The month provides an opportunity to reflect on how people suffering from this chronic condition can be better supported.  

• It’s Time to Address Stress

  Thu 28th April 2022 The PDA

  PDA Members and Representatives gathered last week to launch the PDA’s new awareness factsheet ‘It’s Time to Address Stress’. The factsheet looks at the causes and symptoms of stress in the workplace and provides advice on ways pharmacists can access support and improve working conditions. 

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