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What to do when faced with an industrial action picket line
Tue 30th August 2022
With multiple national and local strikes being called across the country, the PDA is reminding members of advice for when faced with an industrial action picket line.
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PDA update on industrial action: why, how, and when strikes are called
Tue 30th August 2022
As numerous instances of national and local industrial action fill media headlines, the PDA is reminding members of the process for taking industrial action at workplaces.
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Ratio of temporary closures by CCA members compared to non-CCA members in Wales even greater than in Scotland
Sun 28th August 2022
The PDA has reviewed data provided under Freedom of Information in Wales, which details the instances where a community pharmacy has been temporarily closed for full or part-days. Once again, data shows that pharmacies owned by members of the Company Chemists' Association are disproportionately more likely to close.
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Two thirds of Boots’ pharmacists are now members of the PDA Union
Fri 26th August 2022
PDA Union membership at Boots is now at around two thirds of all pharmacists and continues to grow.
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Meet the newly elected PDA NAWP Committee 2022
Thu 25th August 2022
Thank you to everyone who took part in this year’s NAWP Network elections. The Network is delighted to announce the newly elected members of the NAWP Committee who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Networks.
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What’s in a name?
Wed 24th August 2022
Una O'Farrell, Regional Officer for Northern Ireland, The Pharmacists' Defence Association, considers the significance of titles in the pharmacy and wider healthcare corners - and how they can help build the basis for professional boundaries and camaraderie alike.
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Insight Online – August 2022
Tue 23rd August 2022
This month, read about our sessions at the Pharmacy Show 2022 and how the largest pharmacy businesses closed branches at more than 15 times the rate of other community pharmacies. Also, learn more about PDA Plus partners PG Mutual in our 'Spotlight On' segment.
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PDA features on Chemist+Druggist’s webinar on tackling racism in pharmacy
Mon 22nd August 2022
Recently, PDA solicitor, Barinder Kataria featured on Chemist+Druggist’s webinar titled ‘Actions not words: Taking the next steps in tackling racism in pharmacy’. The webinar was Chemist+Druggist’s third annual webinar on ‘Actions not words’.
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Joint Statement from LloydsPharmacy and PDA Union
Fri 19th August 2022
Latest update from the Pharmacists Joint Consultative Committee at Lloyds Pharmacy
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Boots pay discussions begin
Fri 19th August 2022
This year’s pay talks on behalf of PDA members in Boots have started. The first meeting took place on 17 August, with a series of meetings due to take place during August and September.