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PDA Union take part in the Pharmacy Show 2020
Thu 23rd July 2020
As part of the Pharmacy Show 2020, PDA Union Reps delivered a webinar entitled “PDA Union for Pharmacists – the importance of indemnity and representation”, which covered a range of topics.
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PDA comment on announcements of pay increases for public servants
Wed 22nd July 2020
Pharmacists working in the NHS will understandably question why they were not included in the government's announcement this week. The PDA advises caution when reading the reports of the increases as some key facts have been left out of the Treasury press release.
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Why COVID-19 has shown that remote supervision can never be supported
Wed 22nd July 2020
Mark Koziol has responded to an article from Company Chemists Association (CCA) board member Margaret MacRury that re-ignited the debate and yet again raised serious concerns about operating a pharmacy in the absence of a pharmacists, in other words, "remote supervision".
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PDA attend the TUC’s Organise2020 Conference
Wed 22nd July 2020
Attending Organise2020 was a great opportunity for PDA Union colleagues to learn and share experiences as we are building our union team, expanding our recognition and developing our member and rep networks.
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PDA Union continues recognition campaign in Northern Ireland
Tue 21st July 2020
The PDA Union has continued to work closely with GP pharmacist employers in Northern Ireland to achieve a voluntary recognition agreement that will enable members' terms and conditions to be the subject of collective bargaining.
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4 in 10 community pharmacists, who caught COVID, believe they caught it at work
Tue 21st July 2020
A PDA survey has shown that 4 in 10 community pharmacists who caught COVID believe they caught it at work. This raises further serious questions about the actions of community pharmacy employers who have not reported cases to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
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Insight Online – July 2020
Tue 21st July 2020
Welcome to the latest issue of Insight Online - the regular mailing that keeps you up-to-date on PDA news and events, as well as issues that may affect you at work.
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Boots Pharmacists Pay Claim 2020
Fri 17th July 2020
The PDA Union has submitted the 2020 pay claim to Boots on behalf of pharmacists and pre-registration pharmacists.
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PDA Pandemic Series Update – 17 July 2020
Fri 17th July 2020
With each edition, we will aim to bring to your attention important issues either those that we are working on or general background information that helps you with your practice.
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How have pharmacy employers assessed and supported safety in the workplace during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Wed 15th July 2020
Nearly 60% of those who responded to the survey feel anxious about the threat of COVID-19 whilst at work. Please see below for information about how employers have responded and for PDA members’ experiences at work.