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Pharmacists highlight more unscheduled pharmacy closures
Tue 10th August 2021
In just one week, PDA members have submitted more than 50 reports of pharmacy contractors closing pharmacies.
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Employers’ representative bodies asked to work together to maintain safety standards
Wed 14th July 2021
The PDA has written to the three main community pharmacy employer bodies: AIMp, CCA and NPA to remind them of their members' responsibilities regarding safety and invite them to work together to ensure adequate safety measures across the sector in England.
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The PDA calls on community pharmacy employers to show leadership and require the wearing of masks in pharmacies
Tue 13th July 2021
The PDA is calling for urgent action by employers after the UK government confirmed the ending of compulsory Covid-19 safety measures in England on 19th July 2021.
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PDA Union welcomes award of George Cross to NHS employees
Mon 5th July 2021
NHS pharmacists are among those honored by HM Queen for their service during the pandemic.
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Pharmacists are being asked to switch pharmacies during the day
Mon 5th July 2021
The PDA is receiving a growing number of queries from members who report being pressurised by pharmacy multiple employers to close the branch they are working in part way through the opening hours and travel to open another branch later.
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PDA responds to news of Morrisons takeover
Sat 3rd July 2021
The PDA is responding to the announcement that Company Chemist Association member Morrisons has accepted a £6.3bn ($8.7bn) takeover bid by a US investment group led by the owner of Majestic Wine.
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Boots pharmacists prepare for 2021 pay talks
Thu 17th June 2021
PDA members at Boots are preparing for the 2021 pay talks with the company in the expectation of a far better deal than last year after the company formally recognised there is a potential crisis of recruitment and retention due to reasons including insufficient rates of pay.
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Stop “Fire and rehire”
Wed 16th June 2021
The PDA support a private member’s bill which has its first reading in Parliament today and hopes to outlaw the practice of “Fire and rehire” which is increasingly being used by employers to cut employee benefits.
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Help raise the profile of community pharmacy funding in England
Fri 11th June 2021
The PDA support the 38 Degrees petition, created by the NPA, that calls on the Westminster government to recompense pharmacies for the extra costs they have incurred by staying open to provide health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The petition now has almost 100,000 signatures, but needs more to make sure politicians and the general public know about this issue.
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Employers’ report into pharmacy workforce challenges does not address their basic responsibilities
Fri 4th June 2021
A disappointing report from the three major community pharmacy employer bodies ends with nine recommendations for others to act, but fails to include a single commitment about what the employers will do.