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• At what point does expanding community pharmacy become a patient safety risk?

  Thu 6th August 2026 The PDA

  In our latest member voice article, Scott Thompson, community pharmacy locum pharmacist, explores the growing pressures facing community pharmacists and concerns that rising NHS demands are outstripping the resources and support needed to deliver safe patient care. 

• Boots newsletter – August 2026

  Wed 5th August 2026 The PDA

  Keeping you informed of all the PDA Union activities within Boots 

• Insight Online – July 2026

  Thu 30th July 2026 The PDA

  This month, we explore the PDA’s response to proposed changes to the overseas pharmacist registration route, concerns around patient safety, and the impact of recent ministerial changes. We also welcome a new generation of pharmacists following the release of registration assessment results! Finally, you'll find free professional development opportunities through PDA Education, current career opportunities at the PDA, details of the confidential support services available to members, and exclusive PDA Plus offers to help you make the most of the summer. 

• We’re hiring: Professional Development Support Pharmacist

  Wed 29th July 2026 The PDA

  Join the PDA and help shape the future of pharmacy practice and professional development. 

• PDA responds to Department of Health and Social Care ministerial changes in England

  Sat 25th July 2026 The PDA

  The PDA has welcomed the appointment of Yvette Cooper MP as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, following the latest government reshuffle, and looks forward to working with the new leadership team at the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC).  

• PDA welcomes new generation of pharmacists as assessment results announced

  Fri 24th July 2026 The PDA

  The PDA has congratulated trainee pharmacists who successfully passed the June 2026 Common Registration Assessment (CRA), while highlighting the importance of ensuring newly registered pharmacists will receive appropriate support as they begin their professional careers. 

• Young PDA members represent the union at the 86th STUC Youth Conference

  Thu 23rd July 2026 The PDA

  Two young PDA members recently represented the PDA Union at the 86th Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Youth Conference, bringing the voice of pharmacists to one of Scotland's most important gatherings of young trade unionists. 

• PDA warns GPhC overseas pharmacist training proposals could risk patient safety and workforce stability

  Wed 22nd July 2026 The PDA

  The PDA has submitted a detailed response opposing the General Pharmaceutical Council's (GPhC) proposals to radically shorten the route to registration for internationally qualified pharmacists seeking to practise in Great Britain.  

• Appeals process for candidates that sat the registration assessment in June 2026

  Wed 22nd July 2026 The PDA

  The PDA would like to remind all candidates who sat the June 2026 assessment, and feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results, to review the GPhC guidance and gather all evidence before taking action.  

• PDA invites members to help shape the future of learning and development

  Tue 21st July 2026 The PDA

  As pharmacy continues to evolve, so do the learning and development needs of pharmacists. To help ensure PDA Education continues to provide relevant, high-quality support for pharmacists working across all sectors of practice, the PDA is inviting members to complete its 2026 Learning Needs Survey.  

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