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NHS unions 2027/28 pay claim in Scotland
Tue 13th October 2026
The PDA and other trade unions representing NHS employees on Agenda for Change (AfC) contracts have submitted a pay claim to the Scottish Government on behalf of those pharmacists and other staff.
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PDA responds to community pharmacy workforce report: investment must deliver staffing capacity
Tue 13th October 2026
The PDA has responded to the publication of the Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group's 2026 workforce review, saying that sustainable funding for community pharmacy must translate into appropriate staffing and protected capacity for pharmacists to provide safe and effective patient care.
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PDA puts AI accountability in pharmacy under the spotlight at the Pharmacy Show
Mon 12th October 2026
PDA members want professional oversight, training and clear accountability built in before AI is introduced in the workplace. Yesterday, Professor Mark DasGupta put their case on stage at the Pharmacy Show 2026.
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PDA welcomes respect campaign and calls for stronger workplace protections
Fri 9th October 2026
The PDA welcomes the campaign promoting respect for community pharmacy teams in England and its clear message that abuse, intimidation and violence are unacceptable.
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2026
Thu 8th October 2026
Welcome to the October 2026 PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In this issue, we explore why race equality in pharmacy must extend beyond pay to include fair access to progression and opportunity, and we hear from Vice President Ewura-Adjoa Yamoah on the value of student leadership.
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PDA responds to sale of Boots to Wittington Investments
Wed 7th October 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has responded to today’s announcement that Boots is to be acquired by Wittington Investments, the holding company of Canada’s Weston family.
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Agreement reached between Boots and the PDA Union in settlement of the 2026 pay talks for Pharmacists
Wed 7th October 2026
The PDA Union and Boots have released their latest joint statement following pay talks over recent months in relation to store-based pharmacists.
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PDA supports diversity and inclusion at the C+D Awards 2026
Thu 1st October 2026
The PDA was proud to once again sponsor the Diversity and Inclusion Award at the C+D Awards 2026, reaffirming its commitment to supporting a profession that is inclusive, representative and accessible to all.
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NHS Unions say the Health Secretary must finish the job – and fix pay
Wed 30th September 2026
The fourteen trade unions, including the PDA, that represent over 1 Million NHS employees with Agenda for Change contracts are continuing their work to secure improved pay for health workers.
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PDA to support pharmacists at Morrisons
Wed 30th September 2026
The PDA is reminding pharmacists who are employed by Morrisons and are PDA members that they can seek support after media reports say that the multiple will be selling even more of their pharmacies.