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 LGBT+ Network responds to government consultation on conversion therapy
Mon 24th January 2022
The government has committed to banning so-called conversion therapy, a practice in which attempts are made to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of an LGBT+ person.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – December 2021
Wed 15th December 2021
Welcome to this month's PDA LGBT+ Network update. This edition includes a look at pharmacy students' confidence levels in providing LGBT+ specific care and we also learn about the transition journey of a Locum Community Pharmacist.
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My transition journey
Mon 13th December 2021
In our latest member voice article, read about locum community pharmacist and PDA LGBT+ Network member Jenny's transition journey. Jenny also discusses the support available for other transgender pharmacists.
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Domestic violence in the LGBT+ community
Tue 30th November 2021
In the second instalment of the PDA series to raise awareness of the '16 days of Action Against Domestic Violence' campaign, Scott Rutherford, President of the LGBT+ Network explains that some people within society are more likely to be victims of domestic abuse than others.
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More inclusion of LGBT+ education needed in pharmacy schools
Tue 2nd November 2021
Last month, the PDA LGBT+ Network wrote to the GPhC and PhSC on the need for more inclusion of LGBT+ education in the MPharm programme. The network is now collaborating with students in each pharmacy school as part of the ongoing #LGBTplusMPharm campaign.
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PDA LGBT+ Network writes to GPhC and PhSC on more inclusion of LGBT+ education in the MPharm programme
Fri 8th October 2021
The PDA LGBT+ Pharmacists' Network Committee were elected in June earlier this year and quickly reached a consensus: the MPharm degree content needs to be reviewed to improve LGBT+ inclusivity.
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LGBT+ Queerness in professionalism
Wed 18th August 2021
In our latest member voice article, Soh Xi Ken (he/him), PDA LGBT+ Network Honorary Secretary and third-year Pharmacy student, shares the obstacles that LGBTQ+ professionals face, and how those in positions of power can support and normalise LGBTQ+ representation in the workplace.
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LGBT+ Pharmacists’ Network Newsletter – August 2021
Wed 18th August 2021
In this edition, learn about the new PDA LGBT+ Network pronoun badges and read first-hand stories and experiences of LGBT+ Network members.
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PDA LGBT+ Network launch pronoun badges and flyers
Wed 11th August 2021
The PDA LGBT+ Network are delighted to announce that pronoun badges and an accompanying flyer are now available to order. Thank you to all Network Members who contributed to the design of the badges and the flyer.
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Happy International Non-Binary People’s Day!
Wed 14th July 2021
In our latest member voice article, Vice-President of the LGBT+ Network and clinical pharmacist, Lauren Keatley-Hayes (she/they), discusses the history of non-binary people and the importance of respecting people’s pronouns in the workplace.