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PDA becomes full member of NHS Staff Side Council
Tue 22nd September 2026
Following a two-year period with ‘observer’ status, the PDA is now a full voting member of the NHS Staff Council Staff Side.
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PDA BAME Network invites nominations for upcoming 2026 elections
Sun 20th September 2026
The PDA will be running an election for BAME Network Officers in the coming weeks. Three positions are available: President, Vice-President, and Honorary Secretary.
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PDA issues update on how members access PDA Plus
Fri 18th September 2026
The PDA is updating it members about a small change to how they access PDA Plus, the PDA's benefits and discounts platform.
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PDA delegation attends FIP World Congress to champion UK pharmacists on the global stage
Wed 16th September 2026
The PDA is proud to have attended the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) World Congress in Montreal, Canada, joining pharmacy leaders, practitioners, researchers, and policymakers from around the world to discuss the future of the profession and its contribution to global health.
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Why more pharmacists should write prescriptions for behaviour change
Wed 16th September 2026
In this member voice article, Dr Sara Ramzan reflects on an unconventional career journey and explores why understanding the person behind the prescription is essential to improving health outcomes and supporting meaningful behaviour change.
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PDA warns ‘quicker’ access to pharmacy treatment must be properly resourced
Mon 14th September 2026
The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has responded to the government’s announcement that patients in England will be able to access more treatment through community pharmacy, including pharmacist prescribing within Pharmacy First and the Pharmacy Contraception Service.
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Resuming NHS pay structure talks ‘essential’, say health unions
Sat 12th September 2026
Pharmacists and other health workers from 14 unions have called on the health secretary to take action on pay.
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Pharmacists and allies unite at Manchester Pride 2026
Thu 10th September 2026
The PDA LGBT+ Network was proud to take part in Manchester Pride 2026, standing alongside thousands of people in celebration of diversity, inclusion, and equality.
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PDA ready to represent pharmacists in NHS Scotland restructure
Wed 9th September 2026
The PDA will be representing the interests of pharmacists in the proposed restructure of NHS Scotland’s Health Boards.
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Important update for NHS Pension Scheme members
Mon 7th September 2026
The NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) has asked the PDA Union and other NHS unions to relay information about potential issues that may have affected pension benefit changes for some NHS Pension Scheme members.