The network was launched by the PDA in April 2020 as part of their work to meet the demands of their growing membership and advance their work on equality.
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Raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder
Mon 11th May 2026
In this latest member voice article, Hazel Gueldner, a hospital pharmacist who has been living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) since 2023, shares her personal reflections on navigating life with a fluctuating, often misunderstood condition. She brings into focus both the everyday challenges and the wider reality of FND in the UK.
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PDA Union hosts solidarity event ‘Together: Standing up for equality’
Fri 27th March 2026
On 24 February 2026, the PDA Union brought members and allies together for an inspiring online event, ‘Together: Standing up for equality’. Against a backdrop of increasing discrimination against minoritised groups and growing polarisation in the UK, the event called for unity, hope, and collective action.
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PDA Ability Network urges politicians and decision makers to champion disability inclusion
Wed 25th February 2026
The PDA Ability Network is concerned with the views of different politicians and decision makers and wants to share its asks of them in order to support those living with a disability.
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Jyoti Buxani elected as the first President of the PDA Ability Network
Fri 7th November 2025
The PDA would like to thank everyone who nominated themselves to be on the committee for the Ability Network. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA Ability Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks.
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PDA Ability Network launches Neurodiversity factsheet
Mon 27th October 2025
The PDA Ability Network is pleased to launch the factsheet about neurodiversity. The factsheet describes the variety of neurodivergence, the responsibility of employers and some suggested reasonable adjustments staff could ask their employer for.
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PDA Ability Network invites nominations for the upcoming 2025 elections
Mon 22nd September 2025
The PDA Ability Network has grown substantially over the last couple of years and is now running an election for three officers to lead the network.
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PDA responds to disability and ethnicity pay gap reporting
Tue 24th June 2025
The PDA has responded to the government’s consultation seeking views on how to introduce mandatory ethnicity and disability pay reporting for large employers (those with 250 or more employees).
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Celebrating 5 years of the PDA EDI Networks
Mon 28th April 2025
This month, three PDA Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Networks turn 5: the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Pharmacists’ Network (BAME Network), the Disabled Pharmacists’ Network (Ability Network), and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pharmacists’ Network (LGBT+ Network).
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PDA Ability Network urges employers to make the workplace accessible for those with disabilities
Thu 20th March 2025
Following this week's announcement that the government will be investing 1 billion pounds into helping the disabled and long-term sick back into work, the PDA Ability Network is urging employers to make use of the support available, ensuring an accessible and inclusive workplace for all.
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ADHD Awareness Month 2024
Wed 9th October 2024
October is ADHD awareness month and to mark the month, the PDA Ability Network is providing more information on the condition such as, symptoms, employee rights, and reasonable adjustments.