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PDA Ability Network welcomes introduction of learning disability and autism training for health and social care staff
Fri 8th September 2023
The UK government is consulting on a draft code and asking if it will provide Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered providers with the guidance needed to meet the legislative requirement to ensure all staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.
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Temperature management of medicines in a pharmacy
Thu 7th September 2023
Community pharmacist and Chair of PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee, Nav Bhogal, has shared guidance on managing temperatures when storing medicines in a pharmacy.
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Consultation on proposals to enable pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under PGDs
Tue 5th September 2023
The PDA is highlighting the Department of Health and Social Care’s (DHSC) recently launched consultation on proposals to enable registered pharmacy technicians to supply and administer medicines under a Patient Group Direction (PGD).
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Supporting colleagues on strike
Sat 2nd September 2023
PDA member and hospital pharmacist, Liam Volk discusses the importance of and need for industrial action in the NHS and how to support striking workers.
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Worlds apart
Fri 1st September 2023
In the latest member voice, a PDA member with over 30 years’ experience of working as a locum in community and hospital pharmacy shares their views on returning to the UK to practice after three decades in Australia.
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PDA to campaign for member benefits at the FIP Annual Global Congress
Thu 31st August 2023
The PDA joined the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) in October 2022 and is now preparing to take the interests of UK pharmacists to its first global congress to be held in Brisbane, Australia in September.
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PDA signs the Covid-19 Safety Pledge
Thu 31st August 2023
The Covid-19 Safety Pledge is a commitment to create a Covid-19 safe environment for staff, the public, and any users of spaces and premises.
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PDA Early Careers Network Newsletter – August 2023
Wed 30th August 2023
Welcome to the first PDA Early Careers Network newsletter dedicated to trainee pharmacists and those in the first five years of their careers. In this issue learn more about the Early Careers Network, the upcoming November 2023 assessment, useful resources, and more!
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Insight Online – August 2023
Tue 29th August 2023
This month, learn more about how the PDA is calling for regulation of non-registered managers in healthcare, the Westminster government’s Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill, and a number of upcoming online events and workshops available to PDA members.
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Coroner’s Regulation 28 Report
Mon 28th August 2023
Obtaining supplies of prescription-only medicines via multiple online pharmacies has, once again, resulted in the death of a vulnerable patient. Ania Sohail was a much-loved and talented young woman who lived with a serious mental health condition characterised by repeated episodes of self-harm.