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PDA submits written evidence to the Built Environment Committee Inquiry
Tue 21st May 2024
The PDA recently provided written evidence to the House of Lords Built Environment Committee Inquiry concerning ‘High streets in towns and small cities’.
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PDA writes to the Chair of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board, Sir Hugh Taylor
Tue 21st May 2024
The PDA has written to the Chair of the UK Pharmacy Professional Leadership Advisory Board (UKPPLAB), Sir Hugh Taylor and continues to seek transparency and confirmation of the independence of the group.
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Pharmacist Support launches the trainee pharmacist ACTNow campaign
Mon 20th May 2024
The PDA's charity partner, Pharmacist Support are once again running their trainee pharmacist ACTNow wellbeing campaign to support those in the run-up to the assessment in June. The 2024 campaign is taking place from 20 to 24 May.
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PDA Regional Committees discuss the latest issues in pharmacy
Sat 18th May 2024
PDA Regional Committees are made up of pharmacists from across the profession that are elected to represent the PDA's wider membership. The committees meet to discuss current issues in pharmacy ahead of PDA National Executive Committee meetings.
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PDA works closely with the STUC to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland
Fri 17th May 2024
Last month, the PDA attended the STUC Congress 2024 to progress three motions that aim to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland.
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Shaping pharmacy: PDA Reps and active members development day
Thu 16th May 2024
Last month the PDA was pleased to host a brand-new event for all PDA Reps, regional committee members, and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Network members. The face-to-face event took place in Birmingham on 27 April and looked into how PDA members can help shape pharmacy.
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FIP publishes its annual report for 2023
Thu 16th May 2024
The International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP) has launched its annual report to reflect on the range of the federation's activities across all pharmacy sectors over the past year.
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PDA Reps at Boots mark Mental Health Awareness Week
Wed 15th May 2024
This week (13 - 19 May) is Mental Health Awareness Week. The aim of this week is to tackle the stigma around mental health and help people understand and prioritise their own and others’ mental health.
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Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards Winners 2024 revealed
Wed 15th May 2024
The 25th Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards took place last month during a special silver milestone celebration to honour the hard work and dedication of the region’s leading healthcare professionals.
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A typical week for the PDA
Mon 13th May 2024
Here is an insight into some of the activities that the PDA does to promote the voice and interests of employed and locum pharmacists.