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• Southeast region (region 4) by-election result

  Thu 17th April 2025 PDA Union

  The result of the byelection to fill a casual vacancy on the PDA Union National Executive Committee (NEC) has been confirmed. 

• PDA Regional Committees prioritise member concerns in strategic discussions

  Thu 17th April 2025 The PDA

  The PDA Regional Committees are made up of pharmacists from across the profession that are elected to represent the PDA's wider membership. The committees meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings. 

• Welcome to the April PDA Education Update

  Wed 16th April 2025 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! 

• PDA attends NHS Disability Summit

  Wed 16th April 2025 The PDA

  Last month, Liz Larkin, Co-ordinator for the PDA Ability Network and lead Organiser for NHS members, attended the NHS Disability Summit. Here, Liz reflects on her experience of the summit and how it allowed those with disabilities or long-term health conditions working in the NHS to share their experiences. 

• PDA celebrates the 184th anniversary of Pharmacist Support with a new initiative to improve the wellbeing of pharmacists

  Tue 15th April 2025 The PDA

  The PDA and Pharmacist Support will be embarking on a new programme to build on their long-standing partnership. 

• Being a locum: The advantages, disadvantages, and challenges

  Mon 14th April 2025 The PDA

  In our recent Member Voice, locum pharmacist and PDA NAWP Network President, Lourette Latif Philips shares her journey to becoming a locum. Here she also explores the advantages and disadvantages of being a locum, along with some recent challenges locums face.  

• Government announces new Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework for England

  Fri 11th April 2025 The PDA

  Following the recent government announcement of a new Community Pharmacy Contractual Framework for England, PDA Director of Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst, calls for a framework that works for pharmacists and patients.  

• Post-ballot update for Superdrug members

  Thu 10th April 2025 The PDA

  In February 2025, a majority of pharmacists and trainees in Superdrug voted to recognise the PDA Union. 125 Votes (94%) were in favour of the PDA Union representing store-based pharmacist and foundation training pharmacist employees at the company, with just 8 votes against. 

• PDA releases guidance on automated accuracy checking systems

  Wed 9th April 2025 The PDA

  The PDA has received inquiries from members who are concerned about the introduction of automated accuracy checking systems in their workplace. As a result, the PDA has released guidance on potential issues. 

• NHS Scotland pay offer 2025-27

  Tue 8th April 2025 The PDA

  The PDA asks members employed by NHS Scotland bodies to express their views on the Scottish government’s pay offer. 

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