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Messages of support for Boots pharmacists from across Europe and across sectors
Sun 17th February 2019
Professional colleagues from across Europe have sent messages of support and best wishes for pharmacists voting in the ballot at Boots which is required to finally gain an independent voice at work.
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PDA responds to the BEIS Ethnicity Pay Reporting Consultation
Sun 17th February 2019
The PDA recently responded to a government consultation on potentially requiring businesses to report ethnicity pay gaps.
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Find out which charities the PDA supported in 2018
Fri 15th February 2019
The PDA are hosting a charity fundraising dinner in aid of the profession's charity - Pharmacist Support next month (Saturday 30 March), with £10 from every ticket going to the charity.
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Boots ballot: Concerns remain over Boots data quality
Fri 15th February 2019
As the ballot of Boots pharmacists on trade union recognition looms, fresh concerns have arisen about the quality of the name and address data which Boots have provided to the Central Arbitration Committee and which will be used for the distribution of ballot papers.
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Boots ballot: Last chance to check the facts
Fri 15th February 2019
With just a few days until the ballot papers are distributed to Boots pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists, the PDAU are calling on all those eligible to vote to make sure they have heard all the facts
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PDA responds to GPhC’s consultation on the draft 2019 fees rules
Fri 15th February 2019
The GPhC has been consulting from 1 November 2018 to 24 January 2019 on changing its fees for registered pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy premises.
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Recognising and supporting future pharmacists
Thu 14th February 2019
We strive to improve the working lives of pharmacy students, pre-registration trainees and pharmacists. Last year we were able to deliver 19 workshops to pharmacy students across the country. We also attended the BPSA Annual Conference to support students.
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Boots Ballot: Pharmacists should read latest PDAU publication
Thu 14th February 2019
It's important that pharmacists at Boots, who are eligible to vote in the recognition ballot, are well informed in order that they can make an informed decision before voting. Here you can read the latest publication sent to pharmacists at their workplaces.
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Petition to Reject Remote Pharmacist Proposals and Keep Pharmacists Present for Patients reaches over 8,000 signatures
Thu 14th February 2019
A public petition against government proposals which could see pharmacies operating without the presence of a Responsible Pharmacist has received over 8,000 signatures. The PDA urge you to help increase the current figure, if the petition reaches 10,000 signatures it will receive a response from the government.
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Boots Ballot: Have you read what the PDAU are saying?
Mon 11th February 2019
It's important that pharmacists at Boots, who are eligible to vote in the recognition ballot, are well informed in order that they can make an informed decision before voting. Here you can read the latest publication sent to pharmacists at their workplaces.