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• PDA responds to changes to Health Ministers

  Fri 15th May 2026 The PDA

  The PDA is a non-party political organisation and will work with all those who form the administration or the opposition in each of the UK’s national governments. Each government shapes their own National Health Service and broader health system, and their decisions have a direct impact on the day-to-day practice of pharmacists. 

• Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards 2026

  Tue 12th May 2026 The PDA

  Last month, the Northern Ireland Healthcare Awards returned for 2026, bringing together healthcare professionals from across the region to celebrate excellence in patient care and professional practice. Organised by Kyron Media, the annual event recognises outstanding healthcare initiatives delivered over the past 12 months, spanning a wide range of clinical and professional categories. 

• Raising awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder

  Mon 11th May 2026 The PDA

  In this latest member voice article, Hazel Gueldner, a hospital pharmacist who has been living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) since 2023, shares her personal reflections on navigating life with a fluctuating, often misunderstood condition. She brings into focus both the everyday challenges and the wider reality of FND in the UK. 

• Finding my voice in pharmacy: Becoming a PDA Workplace Rep

  Thu 7th May 2026 The PDA

  In this latest member voice article, Waqas Khan shares why he is a PDA member and why he decided to complete his training to become a PDA Workplace Rep. Waqas also shares his advice to other pharmacists thinking of becoming PDA members.  

• PDA is doubling donations to Pharmacist Support until 15 May

  Wed 6th May 2026 The PDA

  Ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week next week, the PDA is reminding pharmacy students, trainees and pharmacists that there is still time to boost support for Pharmacist Support, as it continues to double its donation to £2 for every new or renewing member until 15 May 2026. 

• Statement following stabbings in Golders Green

  Fri 1st May 2026 The PDA

  The PDA opposes all forms of prejudice, discrimination and hate. Hatred and violence directed at people because of who they are, have no place in our society. 

• Major pay boost for tens of thousands of pharmacists

  Wed 29th April 2026 The PDA

  The start of April marked the point at which many pharmacists received pay increases across both private and public sector employers. 

• Pharmacy First growth sparks capacity concerns for community pharmacy

  Tue 28th April 2026 The PDA

  Launched on 31 January 2024, the Pharmacy First Service was designed to strengthen community pharmacy and improve access to primary care. 

• Please sign the open letter about NHS pay

  Tue 28th April 2026 The PDA

  It has been more than 20 years since Agenda for Change (AfC), the pay structure covering over a million NHS staff, was introduced to simplify NHS pay scales and ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.  

• New ‘Agenda for Change’ mileage rate agreed for those using own vehicles

  Sat 25th April 2026 The PDA

  The NHS Staff Council, which brings together health unions and NHS employers to oversee pay and conditions for those on ‘Agenda for Change’ contracts, has confirmed new mileage arrangements. 

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