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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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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Member Voice: A Leadership Journey within the PDA Union
Wed 31st December 2025
Nav Bhogal, Chair of the PDA Southeast Regional Committee shares his leadership journey within the PDA Union
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2025
Thu 2nd October 2025
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In the issue, read about the published books by two PDA BAME Network members. You can also learn more about the CAPSULE Society at the University of Nottingham and one member's experience of attending the ‘How to Be an Ally – Combating Racism and Misogynoir’ webinar.
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PDA BAME Network comments on flag displays linked to the ‘Raise the Colours’ campaign
Sun 21st September 2025
The emergence of large-scale flag displays across towns and cities in the UK has prompted discussion among some PDA BAME Network members, trade unionists, and equality campaigners.
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PDA BAME Network comments on NHS pay disparity review
Thu 11th September 2025
The NHS Race and Health Observatory (RHO) commission is due to do a review of the ‘unjust’ NHS ethnic pay gap. The PDA BAME Network has commented on this project and welcomes the review, as it hopes to see change within the NHS.
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Sir Keir Starmer responds to the PDA BAME Network’s letter regarding the Immigration White Paper
Fri 1st August 2025
Following the launch of the government’s latest Immigration White Paper and in particular the comments made on 12 May 2025 at the press conference about the risk of the UK becoming “an island of strangers” rather than “a nation that walks forward together,” members of the PDA BAME Network felt it appropriate to add their voices to those expressing concern about some of the narrative used by the UK government.
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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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A third-year pharmacy student’s insight into Ramadan
Tue 11th March 2025
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.
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Addressing racial undertones in the language of pharmacy
Tue 8th October 2024
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.