BAME

• Celebrating 5 years of the PDA EDI Networks

  Mon 28th April 2025 The PDA

  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). 

• A third-year pharmacy student’s insight into Ramadan

  Tue 11th March 2025 The PDA

  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. 

• Addressing racial undertones in the language of pharmacy

  Tue 8th October 2024 The PDA

  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. 

• PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2024

  Thu 3rd October 2024 The PDA

  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.  

• My experience of racism in the UK

  Thu 3rd October 2024 The PDA

  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.  

• PDA BAME Network invites nominations for upcoming elections

  Mon 23rd September 2024 The PDA

  Three positions are available: President, Vice-President, and Honorary Secretary.  

• PDA BAME Network launches factsheet to mark Sickle Cell Awareness Month

  Sun 1st September 2024 The PDA

  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.  

• Observing Sickle Cell Awareness Month 2024

  Sun 1st September 2024 The PDA

  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. 

• Sickle Cell Disease in the UK: A Call to Action for Pharmacists

  Sun 1st September 2024 The PDA

  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 Update – December 2023

  Fri 15th December 2023 The PDA

  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. 

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