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Download the Welsh version of the Violence in Pharmacy policy document and resource pack.
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Download the Welsh version of the Violence in Pharmacy policy document and resource pack.
Earlier this month, to mark International Women's Day, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions (ICTU) Women’s Committee held a webinar to discuss how unions are developing policies to support victims of domestic abuse as well as supporting members who have experienced sexual harassment.
The PDA welcomes news that the UK Work and Pensions Secretary, Thérèse Coffey confirmed that the UK government has ratified the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Violence and Harassment Convention.
The PDA welcome a commitment from NHS England regarding their support for any employee that is a victim of violence or abuse at work, and call on community pharmacy employers to make similar public statements
The PDA has written to the three main community pharmacy employer bodies: AIMp, CCA and NPA to remind them of their members' responsibilities regarding safety and invite them to work together to ensure adequate safety measures across the sector in England.
The PDA is calling for urgent action by employers after the UK government confirmed the ending of compulsory Covid-19 safety measures in England on 19th July 2021.
A disappointing report from the three major community pharmacy employer bodies ends with nine recommendations for others to act, but fails to include a single commitment about what the employers will do.
As today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), the PDA is highlighting their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies by reiterating calls for the whole sector to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of abuse and violence in the workplace.
In our latest guest blog, PDA Regional Official for Northern Ireland, Una O'Farrell, shares her views on violence in pharmacy and what we need to do as a sector to affect change.
The PDA has released posters emphasising zero tolerance of abuse in pharmacies which it encourages all members to print and display in their pharmacy. The awareness of this policy is key if patient behaviour is to be influenced.
PDA members working in supermarket pharmacies are welcoming news that the wearing of face masks will be compulsory for customers who do not have a medical exemption. All four major supermarket chains have announced that they will begin enforcing mask-wearing to help to keep staff and customers safe.