Factsheets and guides

• Guide to: Discrimination and the pregnant employee

  Wed 19th May 2021 The PDA

  The PDA believes that everyone deserves to be treated fairly at work and to feel respected and valued. However, many people in the UK face prejudice and discrimination in the workplace even when facing pregnancy and maternity, one of nine protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.  

• PDA urges pharmacists to stay safe and take adequate rest breaks

  Sat 10th April 2021 The PDA

  Proper rest breaks are an important element of maintaining a safe environment for patients and helps to protect the health and wellbeing of workers.  

• PDA publishes a Discharge Medicines Review Service guide

  Tue 30th March 2021 The PDA

  After receiving enquiries from members around the delivery of the Discharge Medicines Review Service, the PDA has published an informative guide that provides an overview of the service, signposts to useful resources and highlights areas where issues may occur.  

• NAWP produces factsheet to mark Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month

  Mon 15th March 2021 The PDA

  Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month takes place in the UK every March and is an opportunity to raise awareness of ovarian cancer. 

• NAWP produces factsheet to mark Cervical Cancer Prevention Week 2021

  Sat 23rd January 2021 The PDA

  It is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week (18 – 24 January 2021), an opportunity to raise awareness of the risks of cervical cancer and how these risks can be reduced in order to prevent the disease. 

• Guide to: Discrimination in the Workplace

  Tue 8th December 2020 The PDA

  We all deserve to be treated fairly at work and be in an environment where we can feel respected, valued, and make the most of our hard work and talents. Unfortunately, many working people in the UK still face prejudice and discrimination in the workplace. 

• NAWP produces factsheet to mark World Menopause Day 2020

  Sun 18th October 2020 The PDA

  World Menopause Day is held every year on 18th October to raise awareness of the menopause and what support is available for improving women’s health and wellbeing.  

• Guide to: Managing your Wellbeing in the Workplace

  Mon 10th August 2020 The PDA

  In response to pressures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, Pharmacist Support - the profession’s charity, launched the ACTNow campaign to raise awareness of the importance of wellbeing and encourage positive action.  

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