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Pharmacy students: sign up to the ACTNow wellbeing campaign
Wed 30th March 2022
The student ACTNow campaign launches today where Pharmacist Support is encouraging students to take the first step in prioritising their wellbeing by signing up to the campaign today. From 30 March – 6 April, the campaign will help pharmacy students to focus on their mental wellbeing, anxiety, and feel mentally prepared for their exams.
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Ability Newsletter – March 2022
Tue 29th March 2022
In this March update, read about a recent research report that suggests practical steps to reduce inequalities in staff recruitment and career progression. Also, a member shares his experience of working as a partially sighted pharmacist and we find out more about 'Access to Work' - a government scheme that can pay for extra support to help you stay or start work.
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New guidance on mental wellbeing at work published by NICE
Mon 28th March 2022
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published new guidance around the creation of the right conditions for good mental wellbeing at work. This guidance is designed to “promote a supportive and inclusive work environment, including training and support for managers and helping people who have or are at risk of poor mental health.”
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NAWP uses IWD to promote gender-equality in the workplace
Sat 26th March 2022
To mark International Women’s Day (IWD) 2022, the National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) hosted an online event on Wednesday 9 March to #BreakTheBias and promote a gender-equal pharmacy workplace.
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Tackling male violence against women and girls in work and in society
Fri 25th March 2022
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.
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BAME Pharmacists’ Network – March 2022
Thu 24th March 2022
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NAWP welcomes Boots’ announcement that it will pay for team members’ HRT prescriptions
Wed 23rd March 2022
The National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) has welcomed an announcement of additional support from Boots for employees requiring Hormone Replacement Treatment (HRT).
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Insight Online – March 2022
Tue 22nd March 2022
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online. In this issue, we discuss planned breaches of NHS contracts and how we have joined pharmacy organisations across Europe to show solidarity with the people of Ukraine. We also learn more about PDA Plus partners PG Mutual in our 'Spotlight On' segment and highlight some upcoming events.
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International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination 2022
Mon 21st March 2022
The PDA is an anti-racist organisation and to mark the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (March 21), the PDA is highlighting the importance of helping pharmacists to stand up against any form of discrimination and its causes and consequences.
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Pharmacy students: visit the PDA at the BPSA Annual Conference 2022
Fri 18th March 2022
The PDA is inviting pharmacy students to visit them at the BPSA Annual Conference where they will be carrying out a number of activities over the course of 2 days as a way to offer continuous support to students.