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PDA welcomes government defeat on their ‘anti-strike’ Bill
Sun 25th June 2023
The PDA believes that employees right to withdraw their labour is a fundamental part of a civilised society and welcomes news that the government’s attempts to frustrate that right is facing setbacks.
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Welcome to the June 2023 PDA Education Update
Wed 21st June 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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PDA welcomes news that government attempts to restrict workers’ rights has been prevented
Tue 20th June 2023
The Westminster government has backtracked from their plan to remove a large number of rights and standards and is having to overhaul the Retained EU Law Bill. This had included a number of employment rights, including TUPE transfers and the Working Time Directive, which had been established in the UK from EU law.
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Withdrawal and Nullification for the June 2023 assessment
Sun 18th June 2023
For those due to sit the June 2023 assessment, family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised.
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Keeping safe and well at work in the heat
Fri 16th June 2023
With temperatures soaring, the PDA is reminding employers to keep pharmacists and all other employees cool.
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PDA welcomes government decision to scrap plan to end free prescriptions for 60 to 65-year-olds
Thu 15th June 2023
The PDA, as a member of the Prescription Charges Coalition, has welcomed the UK Government’s promise to scrap harsh proposals that would have ended free prescriptions for 60 to 65-year-olds - but says there still needs to be an urgent review of the outdated prescription charge exemption list.
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An award-winning student’s commitment to improving mental health in pharmacy
Thu 15th June 2023
The PDA recently caught up with Adam O'Neill, the winner of the 2023 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Student Leadership Award, to highlight his inspirational dedication to improving the mental health of his fellow students and the wider pharmacy community.
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PDA calls for tripartite discussions for community pharmacy in Scotland
Wed 14th June 2023
Reports suggest that negotiations between the Scottish government and the pharmacy owners’ body, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) have broken down. As the independent voice of the frontline employed and locum pharmacists that deliver the contract, the PDA wants to see an agreement found for the benefit of patients, taxpayers, and health professionals.
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NAWP supports the European Women Pharmacists Meeting 2023
Wed 14th June 2023
The PDA NAWP (National Association of Women Pharmacists) Network is again supporting the European Women Pharmacists Meeting (EWPM) and encourages all those in the pharmacy sector to do the same.
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PDA Regional Committees discuss member concerns
Tue 13th June 2023
The PDA Regional Committees are pharmacists and PDA members from across all areas of pharmacy practice. They are elected to represent the wider PDA membership. They meet regularly to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.