The network was launched by the PDA in April 2020 as part of their work to meet the demands of their growing membership and advance their work on equality.
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PDA Ability Network seconds an emergency motion at the STUC Disabled Workers’ Conference
Mon 18th December 2023
Earlier this month, members of the PDA Ability Network attended the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) Disabled Workers' Conference where they seconded an emergency motion on ADHD medication shortages on behalf of the PDA.
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Intersection Update – December 2023
Fri 15th December 2023
Intersection is the PDA's newsletter bringing together news from all four PDA Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. We encourage all PDA members to get involved in the networks that are of interest to them.
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PDA EDI Networks respond to former Secretary of State’s letter about diversity and inclusion
Fri 15th December 2023
The former Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Steve Barclay wrote to NHS organisations in England asking them to cease hiring dedicated equality and diversity staff.
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PDA Equalities Council celebrates the year’s successes
Fri 15th December 2023
The Equalities Council is part of the PDA’s democratic structure and includes representatives of the PDA’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The aim is for members to learn from each other and to work together around intersectional issues.
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PDA Ability Network Newsletter – December 2023
Tue 5th December 2023
Welcome to the PDA Ability Network Newsletter. In this issue read about how we are celebrating Disability History Month and how you can get involved in research into the Electronic Prescription Service. Also, learn about where you can get support if you are struggling with your mental health this winter.
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PDA challenges employers to employ neurodiverse and disabled pharmacists
Tue 5th December 2023
On Monday 16 October Mark Pitt, PDA Director of Legal Services spoke at The Pharmacy Show about workplace inclusion and the importance of pharmacy employers supporting neurodiverse and disabled employees.
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Celebrating Disability History Month 2023
Tue 21st November 2023
Disability History Month is running from 16 November to 16 December 2023 and is an annual event focusing on the history of disability and the struggle for equality and human rights.
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PDA launches EDI Network flyers to celebrate inclusion and create inclusive workplaces
Wed 27th September 2023
The PDA is celebrating National Inclusion Week by launching new flyers for each of its Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Networks. The pharmacy networks work to promote more inclusive working environments.
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PDA Ability Network invites nominations for upcoming elections
Tue 26th September 2023
The PDA Ability Network has grown substantially over the last couple of years and is now running an election for three officers to lead the network.
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PDA Ability Network welcomes introduction of learning disability and autism training for health and social care staff
Fri 8th September 2023
The UK government is consulting on a draft code and asking if it will provide Care Quality Commission (CQC) registered providers with the guidance needed to meet the legislative requirement to ensure all staff receive learning disability and autism training appropriate to their role.