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It’s Time to Stay Safe at Work
Sat 4th March 2023
The PDA has produced a factsheet for members to learn more about accidents at work, including the responsibilities of employers, what to do after an accident occurs, and how to reduce the risk of accidents.
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Northern Ireland Pharmacy Conference 2023
Thu 2nd March 2023
Mark Koziol, the chairman of the Pharmacist’s Defence Association and Secretary General of EPhEU will be speaking at a conference in Belfast in May. The PDA encourage pharmacists to attend.
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Celebrating the PDA Reps
Wed 1st March 2023
During the month of March, the PDA will be celebrating their representatives, who are PDA members working to make a difference in the working lives of their fellow pharmacists every month of the year.
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Update for pharmacists employed at LloydsPharmacy in Sainsbury’s stores
Tue 28th February 2023
The PDA has provided a latest update to members employed by LloydsPharmacy branches at Sainsbury’s after the company announced in January that they would all be permanently closed during 2023.
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PDA begins first-ever strike ballot for members in Northern Ireland
Tue 28th February 2023
Following detailed consultation with PDA members, the PDA Union has begun its first-ever strike ballot. Members in Northern Ireland directly employed by the NHS under Agenda for Change terms and conditions will start receiving ballot papers from 28 February.
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How students can get involved with the Medicines to Ukraine initiative
Mon 27th February 2023
Recently, PDA Chairman and Secretary General of EPhEU Mark Koziol announced an exciting opportunity for MPharm students to get involved in the Medicines to Ukraine initiative by leading their own fundraising campaign in their university.
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PDA issue advice to members as commercial pressure to reduce clinical checks puts patients and pharmacists at risk.
Sun 26th February 2023
PDA obtains expert legal opinion around pharmacist clinical checks as concern grows that some commercially driven ‘innovations’ in community pharmacy practice place patients and pharmacists at risk.
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Welcome to the February 2023 PDA Education Update
Sun 26th February 2023
Welcome to the February PDA Education update. PDA Education provides FREE training and support to PDA members.
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NEC elections conclude with Wales and West England ballot result
Sat 25th February 2023
The election for an National Executive Committee (NEC) member representing Wales and West England has concluded, with Anne Davies being elected.
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Scottish government makes opening offer in 2023 NHS Scotland pay negotiations
Sat 25th February 2023
The Scottish government has made an early offer to increase the pay rates of those working in the NHS in Scotland employed on Agenda for Change terms and conditions to take effect on 1 April 2023.