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NHS Pharmacists’ Newsletter – October 2025
Fri 17th October 2025
Welcome to the PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In the issue, learn about our involvement in the NHS Staff Side Council after one year and what is happening in ICBs. You can also read about one member's 'a week in the life' as a respiratory advanced practitioner.
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PDA to support pharmacists at Morrisons
Thu 16th October 2025
Media reports say that Morrisons are considering selling some of their pharmacy estate and the the PDA will support members who may be affected.
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A week in the life of a respiratory advanced practitioner
Wed 15th October 2025
In this latest Member Voice article, Michal Lamparski, a respiratory advanced practitioner, shares what a week in their life looks like from respiratory clinics to performing arterial blood gas sampling and more. Here, Michal also covers the four pillars of advanced practice that every advanced practitioner works across.
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World Mental Health Day 2025
Fri 10th October 2025
World Mental Health Day takes place every year on 10 October and serves as a vital reminder of the importance of mental health and the need for continued advocacy and support for those affected by mental health issues.
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Withdrawal and Nullification for the November 2025 assessment
Tue 7th October 2025
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment on Tuesday 11 November, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised.
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PDA condemns racist abuse and harassment
Mon 6th October 2025
The NHS Social Partnership Forum have issued a statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds.
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Update on Boots pay negotiations 2025
Sat 4th October 2025
The PDA Union negotiating team met multiple times with Boots management during 2025 to discuss and eventually agree a pay settlement for store-based and relief pharmacists at the company.
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PDA welcomes change of NHS England policy on subcos
Fri 3rd October 2025
Following requests from the NHS Staff Side, which includes the PDA, there has been a change of policy on the creation and use of NHS wholly-owned subsidiary companies (subcos).
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PDA BAME Network Newsletter – October 2025
Thu 2nd October 2025
Welcome to the PDA BAME Network Newsletter. In the issue, read about the published books by two PDA BAME Network members. You can also learn more about the CAPSULE Society at the University of Nottingham and one member's experience of attending the ‘How to Be an Ally – Combating Racism and Misogynoir’ webinar.
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PDA reminds members of the importance of appropriate monitoring when prescribing medication for ADHD
Wed 1st October 2025
Today marks the start of ADHD Awareness Month. As a growing number of members are working in ADHD clinics providing monitoring and dose titration, the PDA is taking this opportunity to alert members of the need to monitor patients carefully in accordance with NICE guidance when titrating doses upwards.