PDA Students

• PDA students continue to campaign for fair funding – now with the support of their MPs!

  Wed 10th January 2024 The PDA

  The campaign led by PDA Student Reps for fair funding for pharmacy students began last year and has gathered considerable support. Through MPharm students, PDA Student Reps and others sending letters to their MPs, the issue of pharmacy students being left out of the scope of the NHS Learning Support Fund has (LSF) been escalated to the Minister for Health by several MPs.  

• The GFTU’s Young Members Development Weekend and the importance of unions

  Mon 27th November 2023 The PDA

  PDA Student Rep, Leah Wakefield-Coates recently attended the General Federation of Trade Union’s (GFTU) Young Members Development Weekend and has reflected on her experience and what she learned during the weekend.  

• PDA student campaign is making an impact on NHS LSF exclusion issue

  Thu 23rd November 2023 The PDA

  The PDA student campaign to secure fair financial support for MPharm students is gathering pace with multiple members of parliament now responding to the issue. 

• PDA Student Reps lead campaign to secure fair financial support for MPharm students

  Fri 10th November 2023 The PDA

  Pharmacy students in England, led by PDA Student Reps, are embarking on a campaign to get the MPharm included on the list of healthcare courses eligible for the NHS Learning Support Fund (LSF).  

• Student Newsletter – October 2023

  Sat 28th October 2023 The PDA

  In this edition, read about the rise in misconduct investigations in universities following the use of AI by some students and what happened at the Welsh Pharmacy Awards. Also, learn more about how the PDA has helped students over the last year and some of the benefits for you when you join the PDA FREE as a Student member. 

• An award-winning student’s commitment to improving mental health in pharmacy

  Thu 15th June 2023 The PDA

  The PDA recently caught up with Adam O'Neill, the winner of the 2023 Northern Ireland Pharmacy Student Leadership Award, to highlight his inspirational dedication to improving the mental health of his fellow students and the wider pharmacy community.  

• Student Newsletter – May 2023

  Fri 26th May 2023 The PDA

  In this edition, read about how you can get involved in the Medicines to Ukraine campaign and be part of our delegation at international pharmacy congresses. Also, read about our attendance at the BPSA‘s Annual Conference, the opportunity to get involved in the new PDA Student Committee, and how 4th-year students can transition into their trainee year with PDA membership. 

• Northern Ireland Healthcare Award Winners 2023 revealed

  Thu 4th May 2023 The PDA

  The NI Healthcare Awards took place last week Thursday (27 April) to showcase the talent and triumphs of the region’s leading healthcare professionals. Now in its 24th year, the annual ceremony celebrates the extraordinary healthcare initiatives being delivered throughout the last 12 months. 

• Students, start your own ‘Medicines to Ukraine’ campaign at your university

  Wed 15th March 2023 The PDA

  PDA Student Rep, Nonyelum Anigbo talks about a unique opportunity for pharmacy students to get involved with the worldwide humanitarian campaign 'Medicines to Ukraine' and to develop and demonstrate transferable skills like leadership, project management, and advocacy along the way. 

• Pharmacy students, sign up to the ACTNow campaign this University Mental Health Day

  Wed 8th March 2023 The PDA

  To coincide with University Mental Health Day on 9 March, the PDA’s charity partners Pharmacist Support are running their annual ACTNow campaign for pharmacy students.  

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