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.
In a recent guest blog, Steve Salee, CEO of Wildfire Strategies explores how many people conceal aspects of their identity at work—particularly personal experiences shaped by stigma or stereotypes - and how these hidden “social group” experiences often define us more deeply than visible identities.
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.
The PDA LGBT+ Network marked LGBT+ History Month 2026, with an online event on 25 February, bringing together members from across the profession to share their lived experiences and explore how the sector can continue to become more inclusive and representative.
The PDA LGBT+ Network was made aware of guidance produced by the British Medical Ultrasound Society (BMUS) on the practice of transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) examinations, which were updated last year.
In this Member Voice article, Soh Xi Ken (he/him), specialist clinical pharmacist and co-opted member of the PDA LGBT+ Committee, discusses his views on the Cass Review and what it means to transgender patients and the LGBT+ community. Ken also reiterates the PDA LGBT+ Network's calls for the UK government to reverse the ban on puberty blockers for trans youth.
For the fourth year in a row, the PDA LGBT+ Network proudly joined thousands of others in the heart of Manchester to celebrate Pride 2025, continuing their commitment to visibility, inclusion, and solidarity within the pharmacy profession.
For the fourth year in a row, the PDA LGBT+ Network proudly joined thousands of others in the heart of Manchester to celebrate Pride 2025, continuing their commitment to visibility, inclusion, and solidarity within the pharmacy profession.
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) Pharmacists' Network would like to thank everyone who took part in the elections. The Network is now pleased to announce the newly elected Officers who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks.
Every two years, members of the PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network can elect three officers, who will lead the network and work alongside the Immediate Past President and co-opted committee members.
Every two years, members of the PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network can elect three officers, who will lead the network and work alongside the Immediate Past President and co-opted committee members.