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  • PDA LGBT+ Network writes to GPhC and PhSC on more inclusion of LGBT+ education in the MPharm programme

    Fri 8th October 2021 The PDA

    The PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists' Network Committee were elected in June earlier this year and quickly reached a consensus: the MPharm degree content needs to be reviewed to improve LGBT+ inclusivity. 

  • Celebrating Black History Month 2021

    Fri 1st October 2021 The PDA

    Today is the start of Black History Month in the UK, which every October celebrates the continued achievements and contributions of Black people in the UK and around the world. 

  • BAME Pharmacists’ Network launches Race and Ethnicity Terminology Factsheet

    Mon 20th September 2021 The PDA

    The BAME Network has produced a new factsheet to help PDA members and others in the profession to educate themselves on terminology used when discussing issues and topics around race and ethnicity.  

  • NAWP Newsletter – September 2021

    Wed 15th September 2021 The PDA

    Welcome to the latest issue of the NAWP newsletter - the quarterly mailing that keeps you up-to-date on news, events and issues that relate to women in pharmacy. 

  • How I became a “Pharmapreneur”

    Mon 13th September 2021 The PDA

    In our latest member voice article, NAWP Network Member and Superintendent Pharmacist, Sobha Sharma Kandel, shares her journey of becoming a "Pharmapreneur" and gives advice to women who aspire to have a thriving pharmacy career whilst balancing family life.  

  • Ability Network invites nominations for upcoming elections

    Mon 13th September 2021 The PDA

    The PDA Ability Network has grown substantially over the last year. In the coming weeks, the PDA will be running an election for Ability Officers to lead the network. 

  • Should I feel guilty for feeling unsafe?

    Tue 7th September 2021 The PDA

    In our latest member voice article, NAWP Network Committee Member and Community/GP Pharmacist, Ayah Abbass, shares her concerns about her safety as a female pharmacist and what employers can do to ensure women in pharmacy feel safe at work.  

  • LGBT+ Queerness in professionalism

    Wed 18th August 2021 The PDA

    In our latest member voice article, Soh Xi Ken (he/him), PDA LGBT+ Network Honorary Secretary and third-year Pharmacy student, shares the obstacles that LGBTQ+ professionals face, and how those in positions of power can support and normalise LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace.  

  • LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – August 2021

    Wed 18th August 2021 The PDA

    In this edition, learn about the new PDA LGBT+ Network pronoun badges and read first-hand stories and experiences of LGBT+ Network members. 

  • LGBT+ Visibility in Leadership

    Tue 17th August 2021 The PDA

    Recently PDA members were invited to join an online event where speakers shared their progress, challenges and learnings about increasing diversity and representation in the leadership of the pharmacy professions. 

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