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.
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.
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).
In our latest Member Voice, a third year pharmacy student who wishes to remain anonymous gives an insight into what Ramadan is, how it is celebrated and how those not celebrating Ramadan can provide support and understanding during this period.
Community pharmacist, Chair of the PDA’s Southeast Regional Committee, and co-opted member of the PDA BAME Network, Nav Bhogal addresses the racial undertones in the language used in pharmacy. Nav also provides information on the negative undertones and suggests alternatives in a call for change.
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In this issue, learn about our upcoming ‘Reclaiming Narratives’ Black History Month event and how you can secure your free place; a member reflects on our recent 'Tea and Unity' safe space event, and find out what recent ethnicity data tells us about pharmacy education.
GP practice pharmacist, Dr Tarvinder S Juss reflects on his journey to become a pharmacist and how his ancestral background impacted his experience of the UK after moving here from Africa in 1968. Dr Tarvinder also discusses the recent race riots in the UK and diversity and inclusion.
Three positions are available: President, Vice-President, and Honorary Secretary.
To mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month, the PDA BAME Network has published a factsheet to help raise awareness of the disease and help employers understand that pharmacists diagnosed with sickle cell may need time off work for medical appointments and treatment.
As September marks Sickle Cell Awareness Month, in this member voice, PDA BAME Network member, Ewura-Adjoa Yamoah discusses the importance of raising awareness around the disease. She also encourages everyone who is potentially at risk to check their sickle cell status and explains how pharmacists can help the cause.
The PDA BAME Network has published this report, compiled by co-opted committee member Deborah Nyaberi, on sickle cell disease. The report contains information on the disease, including prevention, the current treatment options, and how pharmacists can come together to improve care and equality
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them.