Scotland

• Scotland Covid-19 Inquiry: My day in court for the PDA

  Thu 7th November 2024 The PDA

  Earlier this year, PDA Head of Policy for Scotland, Maurice Hickey spoke at the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry to share the experiences of working pharmacists during the pandemic. Here, he discusses his impact report and why he felt it was so important to speak at the inquiry. 

• PDA welcomes NHS Scotland pay announcement

  Fri 23rd August 2024 The PDA

  The Scottish government have made an offer to NHS trade unions covering all Agenda for Change employers working in Scotland.  

• PDA meets Scotland’s First Minister

  Wed 14th August 2024 The PDA

  Recently representatives of the PDA joined other Scottish Trade Unions to meet with Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP to discuss equality.  

• PDA members in Scotland discuss important workplace issues

  Sun 9th June 2024 The PDA

  On 20 May, PDA members in Scotland met at the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) headquarters in Glasgow. During the meeting delegates discussed important issues they face in their workplace and learned about strategies they can employ to address them.  

• PDA works closely with the STUC to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland

  Fri 17th May 2024 The PDA

  Last month, the PDA attended the STUC Congress 2024 to progress three motions that aim to improve the working lives of pharmacists in Scotland.  

• PDA to host member event to tackle key issues in Scotland

  Sat 16th March 2024 The PDA

  The PDA is holding a free member-exclusive event in Scotland to discuss how to improve the sector and build a brighter future for pharmacists. The event has been designed to address the member concerns raised earlier this year by pharmacists participating in the Scotland Regional Committee event survey. 

• PDA welcomes Neil Gray MSP as Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for NHS Recovery, Health and Social Care

  Sun 18th February 2024 The PDA

  A new Health Secretary has been appointed in Scotland following the resignation of Michael Matheson MSP. As the new Cabinet Secretary responsible for NHS Scotland and wider health policy, Neil Gray can address many critical issues for the benefit of patients, pharmacists and the wider public.  

• PDA calls for tripartite discussions for community pharmacy in Scotland

  Wed 14th June 2023 The PDA

  Reports suggest that negotiations between the Scottish government and the pharmacy owners’ body, Community Pharmacy Scotland (CPS) have broken down. As the independent voice of the frontline employed and locum pharmacists that deliver the contract, the PDA wants to see an agreement found for the benefit of patients, taxpayers, and health professionals. 

• PDA presents anti-racist motion at STUC Congress

  Fri 12th May 2023 The PDA

  Last month, the PDA presented a motion at the STUC Congress as part of their work to help create a pharmacy sector that doesn’t just challenge racism but is actively anti-racist. 

• Scottish government makes opening offer in 2023 NHS Scotland pay negotiations

  Sat 25th February 2023 The PDA

  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. 

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