Each year the PDA donates £1 per member to Pharmacist Support
The PDA announced that they would be donating £1 from the membership fee of every single member to the profession’s charity Pharmacist Support. The PDA committed to making this contribution on an ongoing basis to support the work of the charity. In March 2026, this contribution totalled over £333k in donations.
The PDA’s work with Pharmacist Support helps to raise awareness of the issues and challenges that arise for those studying or working in pharmacy. Identifying these key issues enables the charity to create useful resources and materials to support those within the pharmacy profession.
As well as supporting the charity financially, the PDA work with Pharmacist Support to help pharmacists strengthen their working relationships with colleagues and managers. This gives pharmacists the opportunity to talk about their mental health openly, whilst ensuring they are aware of the support that is available to them if they are struggling.
This partnership also includes mental wellbeing workshops for pharmacy students that highlight practical tips on how to manage stress during the exam period, and how pharmacists can manage workplace stress.
About Pharmacist Support
- Pharmacist Support is an independent charity for pharmacists and their families, former pharmacists, trainees, and pharmacy students and is funded by donations from pharmacists and pharmacy organisations.
- The charity provides confidential advice and support with issues relating to stress, welfare, addiction, and finance.
- All services are FREE of charge.
Learn more
- For information about Pharmacist Support, visit www.pharmacistsupport.org
Related links
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PDA is doubling donations to Pharmacist Support until 15 May
Wed 6th May 2026
Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week next week, the PDA is reminding pharmacy students, trainees and pharmacists that there is still time to boost support for Pharmacist Support, as it continues to double its donation to £2 for every new or renewing member until 15 May 2026.
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PDA and Pharmacist Support celebrate an important milestone
Mon 13th April 2026
In celebration of the 185th birthday of Pharmacist Support, the PDA will double its donation from £1 to £2 per new or renewing member for one month.
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Sign up to the 2025 pharmacist ACTNow campaign
Mon 20th October 2025
PDA’s charity partner, Pharmacist Support is proud to announce the return of its pharmacist ACTNow wellbeing campaign. Running from Monday 20 October to Friday 7 November 2025, the campaign aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of those working in pharmacy.
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World Mental Health Day 2025
Fri 10th October 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October and serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for continued advocacy and support for those affected by mental health issues.
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Pharmacist Support launches Trainee ACTNow Campaign
Sat 23rd August 2025
Pharmacist Support is running the annual Trainee Pharmacist ACTNow campaign to support those in the run-up to the assessments. This three-day campaign starts from the 27 August to 29 August 2025.