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  • 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. 

  • Insight Online – September 2023

    Wed 27th September 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about our joint statement with the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy (BSAC) and the introduction of learning disability and autism training. Also, learn about our revision programme for those sitting the November 2023 assessment and an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.  

  • Insight Online – August 2023

    Tue 29th August 2023 The PDA

    This month, learn more about how the PDA is calling for regulation of non-registered managers in healthcare, the Westminster government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and a number of upcoming online events and workshops available to PDA members.  

  • Insight Online – July 2023

    Tue 25th July 2023 The PDA

    This month, learn more about the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan, how PDA membership numbers have grown by another 7%, and the appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in June 2023. Also, read about how we are again proudly supporting the Pharmacy Show and take advantage of an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members.  

  • Boots Newsletter – July 2023

    Wed 12th July 2023 The PDA

    Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots. 

  • Insight Online – June 2023

    Tue 27th June 2023 The PDA

    This month, read about an increase in fitness to practise cases regarding online pharmacies, we list the ways employers should be keeping staff cool while working in the heat, and find out about the support we are offering trainee pharmacists around the assessment.  

  • Welcome to the June 2023 PDA Education Update

    Wed 21st June 2023 The PDA

    PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members. The education newsletter keeps you up to date on all the latest activities, training opportunities and support available. Read on to ensure that you don’t miss out! 

  • LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – June 2023

    Wed 7th June 2023 The PDA

    This month's June update coincides with Pride Month which is celebrated as a way of raising awareness of issues affecting the LGBT+ community along with promoting acceptance and equality. We are also using this month to celebrate our network members and the work they have done to improve the lives of LGBT+ pharmacists in the UK. 

  • Insight Online – May 2023

    Tue 30th May 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. Read about the pay agreement with the NHS and our response to the government's promise to support primary care. Also, we highlight some key resources that will help support you in your career. 

  • Insight Online – April 2023

    Tue 25th April 2023 The PDA

    Welcome to this month's issue of Insight Online. This month, read about the pay settlement that we agreed on with Hallo Healthcare and about the upcoming PDA LGBT+ Network elections. Also, learn about an exclusive PDA Plus benefit for PDA members. 

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