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PDA comments on NHS employers calling for funding to increase pay in NI
Sun 22nd October 2023
The major public sector employers of pharmacists in Northern Ireland (NI) have written to the Secretary of State calling for urgent action on pay.
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FIP report on pharmacist-led common ailments schemes
Sat 21st October 2023
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched a report collating together data from 24 countries and including case studies from nine countries.
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PDA attends the Pharmacy Show 2023
Fri 20th October 2023
The PDA supports the Pharmacy Show and the annual two-day event is an opportunity for pharmacists to hear other perspectives, connect, and learn. The PDA hosted two sessions at this year’s event on antimicrobial resistance and workplace inclusion. PDA representatives also participated in other sessions.
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PDA sees an increase in members seeking advice on sexual harassment incidents
Thu 19th October 2023
President of the PDA NAWP Network, Ayah Abbass discusses the rising issue of sexual harassment in the workplace, what the PDA is doing to help, and what employers need to do to protect their workers.
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Welcome to the October 2023 PDA Education Update
Wed 18th October 2023
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!
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NAWP Spotlight launches to celebrate World Menopause Day
Wed 18th October 2023
Today (Wednesday 18 October) is World Menopause Day, which aims to raise awareness of menopause and the support options available. To celebrate World Menopause Day, the PDA NAWP Network are launching the first NAWP Spotlight, which allows members to share their personal experiences of the issues that matter and how these issues impact them at work.
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PDA Reps share best practices around inclusivity
Tue 17th October 2023
Last month, the PDA hosted a virtual networking event for PDA Reps. The focus of the event was around being an inclusive rep.
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PDA cannot support the Department of Health and Social Care proposal for the use of patient group directions by pharmacy technicians
Fri 13th October 2023
The PDA recently responded to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on the proposal to enable registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a patient group direction (PGD).
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NHS England launches prescription savings campaign
Thu 12th October 2023
Last week, NHS England launched a prescription savings campaign to raise awareness of ways patients, particularly those living with long-term conditions, can save money on prescriptions.
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PDA members raise concerns of Covid-positive staff being pressured to still attend work
Wed 11th October 2023
The PDA is reminding Responsible Pharmacists (RP) that they play an essential role in deciding what is safe for patients and colleagues in the pharmacy, when faced with staff members at work who have tested positive for Covid-19.