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PDA warns ‘quicker’ access to pharmacy treatment must be properly resourced
Mon 14th September 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has responded to the government’s announcement that patients in England will be able to access more treatment through community pharmacy, including pharmacist prescribing within Pharmacy First and the Pharmacy Contraception Service.
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Resuming NHS pay structure talks ‘essential’, say health unions
Sat 12th September 2026
Pharmacists and other health workers from 14 unions have called on the health secretary to take action on pay.
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Pharmacists and allies unite at Manchester Pride 2026
Thu 10th September 2026
The PDA LGBT+ Network was proud to take part in Manchester Pride 2026, standing alongside thousands of people in celebration of diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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PDA ready to represent pharmacists in NHS Scotland restructure
Wed 9th September 2026
The PDA will be representing the interests of pharmacists in the proposed restructure of NHS Scotland’s Health Boards.
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Important update for NHS Pension Scheme members
Mon 7th September 2026
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has asked the PDA Union and other NHS unions to relay information about potential issues that may have affected pension benefit changes for some NHS Pension Scheme members.
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PDA raises concerns over access to independent prescribing training for locum pharmacists in Scotland
Wed 2nd September 2026
The PDA is urging action to address the barrier that is excluding locum and part-time community pharmacists from accessing funded independent prescribing (IP) training in Scotland.
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Oluomachi Yvonne Okereke elected 51st President of the National Association of Women Pharmacists
Tue 1st September 2026
The National Association of Women Pharmacists (NAWP) is pleased to announce the results of its recent committee elections, with Oluomachi Yvonne Okereke elected unopposed as President.
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PDA Supports the Pharmacist Support Walk for Wellbeing: 97 for 97 Fundraising campaign
Thu 27th August 2026
Walk for Wellbeing is a fundraising challenge that brings the pharmacy family together and is your chance to stand beside those 97% of people who depend on our life-changing support.
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PDA welcome improved rights and protections for victims of workplace sexual harassment
Thu 27th August 2026
Additional legislation has further improved protections in the event of sexual harassment in the workplace.
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Pharmacist Support launches 2026 Trainee ACTNow campaign
Tue 25th August 2026
Pharmacist Support's annual Trainee ACTNow campaign returns from 25 to 27 August 2026, providing trainee pharmacists with practical tools, wellbeing resources and expert guidance as they prepare for their registration assessment.