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PDA releases guide to Covid-19 vaccine administration
Thu 20th May 2021
The PDA has put together a guide to vaccine administration in light of the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination programme. This guide will serve to help those individuals who have completed the prerequisite training and are giving Covid-19 vaccinations.
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PDA calls for an end to violence in pharmacy
Wed 28th April 2021
As today marks World Day for Safety and Health at Work and International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD), the PDA is highlighting their longstanding campaign to end violence in pharmacies by reiterating calls for the whole sector to take proactive measures to reduce the risk of abuse and violence in the workplace.
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PDAU announce union network at Lloyds Pharmacy
Mon 26th April 2021
The PDA Union has announced the initial network of union representatives under the recognition agreement with Lloyds Pharmacy
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Student e-newsletter – April 2021
Thu 22nd April 2021
In this edition, read first-hand accounts of how MPharm students across the UK are coping with studying during a global pandemic.
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What I’ve found out talking to pharmacy students
Thu 22nd April 2021
The PDA is committed to supporting members throughout their journey to becoming qualified pharmacists. As part of this work, the PDA regularly listen to the concerns of pharmacy students in order to offer them help and support. Hannah Baker is currently working with the PDA as a Student Recruitment Assistant and shares her journey of speaking to first-year students to gain an understanding of their needs.
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How the coronavirus crisis has impacted on pharmacy students – part 6
Wed 21st April 2021
In our latest member voice article, Jay Patel recalls how last year, while in his third year at university, he worked at an independent pharmacy to support staff and patients during the pandemic. Jay goes on to voice his concerns for fellow students and shares his views on the importance of community pharmacy.
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Adjusting to blended learning: A day in the life of a first year MPharm student
Wed 21st April 2021
In our latest member voice article, first-year MPharm student Caroline Matthew shares her 'day in the life' experience of adjusting to life as a pharmacy student during a global pandemic.
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Useful tips and helpful learning techniques for the OSCEs
Wed 21st April 2021
As future pharmacists, it is important that we develop our communication skills. This includes verbal and non-verbal communication. During our pharmacy degree, we have classes and exams to practise and see where we can improve. Whether working in a hospital, community, GP, or practising in class, how we communicate helps us to properly consult. It also affects the trust that patients and other healthcare providers have in us.
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PDA call on employers to support exam candidates once results are announced
Sun 18th April 2021
The GPhC have confirmed that provisionally registered pharmacists who do not pass their assessment will be removed from the register at 09:00am on Thursday 29th April 2021.
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Staccato: Personal notes by a respiratory pharmacist during the Covid-19 pandemic
Thu 15th April 2021
In our latest LGBT+ Network Member article, Ameet Vaghela (he/him), lead pharmacist for respiratory and allergy services shares his personal notes of working as a hospital pharmacist during the Covid-19 pandemic. 'Staccato' was first published as part of a writing competition for pharmacists.