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• PDA donates £1,000 to the Pharmacist Advice and Support Service

  Thu 22nd February 2024 The PDA

  PDA Chairman, Mark Koziol and PDA National Officer for Northern Ireland, Una O’Farell presented a donation of £1,000 to the Pharmacists’ Advice and Support Service (PASS) at the Pharmacy Forums’ Rewarding Excellence event on 8 February 2024.  

• It’s Time to Address Stress: Action plan

  Wed 21st February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has launched a stress action plan to help members address workplace stressors. The plan is part of the PDA's ongoing 'It's Time' campaign and will identify actions that can be taken to reduce stress and improve their working lives.  

• PDA shares its position on the DHSC consultation on supervision and encourages members to have their say

  Mon 19th February 2024 The PDA

  Following a series of member events and discussions with legal counsel, the PDA is sharing its position on the proposals put forward in the current Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) consultation on supervision.  

• PDA welcomes Neil Gray MSP as Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

  Sun 18th February 2024 The PDA

  A new Health Secretary has been appointed in Scotland following the resignation of Michael Matheson MSP. As the new Cabinet Secretary responsible for NHS Scotland and wider health policy, Neil Gray can address many critical issues for the benefit of patients, pharmacists and the wider public.  

• PDA submits evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body

  Sat 17th February 2024 The PDA

  For the first time in its history the PDA has submitted evidence to the NHS Pay Review Body, focusing on the recruitment and retention of NHS pharmacists. 

• Boots Pension Scheme update for members who have submitted a complaint

  Fri 16th February 2024 The PDA

  The PDA has provided a further update to members as the initial tranche of complaint responses are received from Boots. 

• PDA Reps Network at Boots address member concerns on the Pharmacy First Service

  Thu 15th February 2024 The PDA

  In recognition of the mounting concerns and queries surrounding the launch of the Pharmacy First Service (PFS) in England, the PDA Reps Network at Boots hosted a member meeting on 29 January. Nearly 200 Boots members attended to seek clarity and guidance on navigating the challenges posed by the rapid introduction of this new service. 

• Don’t miss the deadline for registering for reasonable adjustments for the June 2024 assessment

  Thu 15th February 2024 The PDA

  The GPhC have announced that all reasonable adjustment requests for the June 2024 assessment must be submitted by 28 February 2024. 

• Joint statement from Boots and the PDA Union on trainee pharmacist Pay rates

  Wed 14th February 2024 The PDA

  Boots and the PDA Union are pleased to confirm that from April 2024, there will be a pay increase for trainee pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland.  

• Get involved with your union this #HeartUnions week

  Mon 12th February 2024 The PDA

  This week (12 – 18 February) is #HeartUnions Week 2024. The annual campaign provides an opportunity to celebrate unions and the work that they do for and with their members to influence positive changes in the workplace.  

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