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The Pharmacists' Defence Association (PDA) is the largest pharmacist membership organisation and the only independent trade union exclusively for pharmacists in the UK & CDs.
We are confirming general advice about debts owed by businesses that operated #pharmacies under the Jhoots brand and invite any members who are owed such money, but have not yet contacted us, to do so without further delay. Learn more: buff.ly/WtHim3r
December 6, 2025 at 7:08 PM
We are confirming general advice about debts owed by businesses that operated #pharmacies under the Jhoots brand and invite any members who are owed such money, but have not yet contacted us, to do so without further delay. Learn more: buff.ly/WtHim3r
We would like to remind all candidates who sat the November 2025 assessment, and feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results, to review the GPhC guidance and gather all evidence before taking action: buff.ly/sIvnDIT
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December 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We would like to remind all candidates who sat the November 2025 assessment, and feel that they have grounds to appeal on receipt of their results, to review the GPhC guidance and gather all evidence before taking action: buff.ly/sIvnDIT
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
We have issued a final reminder on Boots Pension Scheme complaints. Members are reminded that they should have lodged a case through the Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure (IDRP) if they wish to complain about the 2023 changes to that scheme. Learn more: buff.ly/t0cC4jK
December 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We have issued a final reminder on Boots Pension Scheme complaints. Members are reminded that they should have lodged a case through the Internal Disputes Resolution Procedure (IDRP) if they wish to complain about the 2023 changes to that scheme. Learn more: buff.ly/t0cC4jK
Love. Unity. Hope.
These are the things that will stop the far right in its tracks. ✋
Stand with us. Join the alliance: togetheralliance.org.uk
#Together @togetheralliance
These are the things that will stop the far right in its tracks. ✋
Stand with us. Join the alliance: togetheralliance.org.uk
#Together @togetheralliance
December 2, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Love. Unity. Hope.
These are the things that will stop the far right in its tracks. ✋
Stand with us. Join the alliance: togetheralliance.org.uk
#Together @togetheralliance
These are the things that will stop the far right in its tracks. ✋
Stand with us. Join the alliance: togetheralliance.org.uk
#Together @togetheralliance
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of #pharmacists in all sectors of #pharmacy 🫶. As part of this, we were recently in contact with Louisa Daubney, a burnout coach, and here she shares her top tips that pharmacists can use to look after their wellbeing in the workplace: buff.ly/tYxeeHc
November 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of #pharmacists in all sectors of #pharmacy 🫶. As part of this, we were recently in contact with Louisa Daubney, a burnout coach, and here she shares her top tips that pharmacists can use to look after their wellbeing in the workplace: buff.ly/tYxeeHc
The PDA Regional Committees have held the fourth round of Regional Committee meetings in 2025. Some of the topics discussed have included :
💉 Eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines
📚 Protected learning time
⚖️ Downward pressure on locum rates
🥇 The Pharmacy First Service
Learn more : buff.ly/k5j6y92
💉 Eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines
📚 Protected learning time
⚖️ Downward pressure on locum rates
🥇 The Pharmacy First Service
Learn more : buff.ly/k5j6y92
November 15, 2025 at 5:58 PM
The PDA Regional Committees have held the fourth round of Regional Committee meetings in 2025. Some of the topics discussed have included :
💉 Eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines
📚 Protected learning time
⚖️ Downward pressure on locum rates
🥇 The Pharmacy First Service
Learn more : buff.ly/k5j6y92
💉 Eligibility for Covid-19 vaccines
📚 Protected learning time
⚖️ Downward pressure on locum rates
🥇 The Pharmacy First Service
Learn more : buff.ly/k5j6y92
We are proud to celebrate the participation of a dedicated #PDA rep, Sade Abiola, at the 29th Annual STUC Black Workers’ Conference. Sade, a NHS Fife #pharmacist, joined Black trade unionists from across Scotland to help shape the future of anti-racist organising in Scotland: buff.ly/UHq9vpY
November 14, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We are proud to celebrate the participation of a dedicated #PDA rep, Sade Abiola, at the 29th Annual STUC Black Workers’ Conference. Sade, a NHS Fife #pharmacist, joined Black trade unionists from across Scotland to help shape the future of anti-racist organising in Scotland: buff.ly/UHq9vpY
We are updating members employed by the NHS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the current pay review. The NHS Pay Review Body has now received submissions from both HM Government and NHS Employers as well as those representing NHS staff. Learn more: buff.ly/hrxNOKZ
November 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We are updating members employed by the NHS in England, Northern Ireland and Wales on the current pay review. The NHS Pay Review Body has now received submissions from both HM Government and NHS Employers as well as those representing NHS staff. Learn more: buff.ly/hrxNOKZ
We would like to thank everyone who nominated themselves to be on the committee for the #PDAability Network. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA Ability Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks. Learn more: buff.ly/ovyXpFh
November 9, 2025 at 7:30 PM
We would like to thank everyone who nominated themselves to be on the committee for the #PDAability Network. The Network is pleased to introduce the newly elected PDA Ability Network Officers, who will also be working closely with the other PDA Equality Networks. Learn more: buff.ly/ovyXpFh
Explore what's new in the October issue of #InsightOnline! This month, read about the importance of appropriate monitoring for ADHD medication and gain a better understanding of indemnity arrangements and how your insurance is a vital layer of protection. Learn more: buff.ly/EQtAW03
October 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Explore what's new in the October issue of #InsightOnline! This month, read about the importance of appropriate monitoring for ADHD medication and gain a better understanding of indemnity arrangements and how your insurance is a vital layer of protection. Learn more: buff.ly/EQtAW03
We are supporting members facing potential redundancy at the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE), which is provided by the University of Manchester. The CPPE contract is due for renewal next year, and NHS funding is reducing even if the contract is renewed. Learn more: buff.ly/B22mQ2P
October 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
We are supporting members facing potential redundancy at the Centre for Pharmacy Postgraduate Education (CPPE), which is provided by the University of Manchester. The CPPE contract is due for renewal next year, and NHS funding is reducing even if the contract is renewed. Learn more: buff.ly/B22mQ2P
An urgent parliamentary debate led to the Pharmacy Minister announcing a commitment to address bad business behaviour. We have previously highlighted that while individual registrants face strict regulatory enforcement, it often seems that pharmacy owners face no consequences: buff.ly/ijYAbeP
October 28, 2025 at 1:02 PM
An urgent parliamentary debate led to the Pharmacy Minister announcing a commitment to address bad business behaviour. We have previously highlighted that while individual registrants face strict regulatory enforcement, it often seems that pharmacy owners face no consequences: buff.ly/ijYAbeP
We are using the opportunity of the latest government list publication to reiterate its warning to trainee #pharmacists that they may be at risk of being paid less than the minimum wage if they work longer hours. Learn more: buff.ly/bncIkrd
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
October 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We are using the opportunity of the latest government list publication to reiterate its warning to trainee #pharmacists that they may be at risk of being paid less than the minimum wage if they work longer hours. Learn more: buff.ly/bncIkrd
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today: buff.ly/2SKVnLo
In the latest PDA blog, Director of #Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst discusses loneliness and how this can be overcome by building a connection with others. Here, Jay also shares an insight into his own story and encourages others to seek support 🫶. Learn more: buff.ly/gO3nq83
October 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
In the latest PDA blog, Director of #Pharmacy, Jay Badenhorst discusses loneliness and how this can be overcome by building a connection with others. Here, Jay also shares an insight into his own story and encourages others to seek support 🫶. Learn more: buff.ly/gO3nq83
We condemn racist abuse and harassment. As part of this, we are sharing the NHS Social Partnership Forum's statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds: buff.ly/WQYIKOX
October 19, 2025 at 12:06 PM
We condemn racist abuse and harassment. As part of this, we are sharing the NHS Social Partnership Forum's statement following reports from NHS organisations highlighting a troubling increase in abuse and harassment aimed at staff from black and minority ethnic backgrounds: buff.ly/WQYIKOX
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised. We want to remind candidates of the options that are available, should they have any difficulties: buff.ly/Kx6zpfE #PDAtrainee
October 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
For those due to sit the November 2025 assessment, the impact of family situations or working life may mean that candidates' ability to prepare for the exam is compromised. We want to remind candidates of the options that are available, should they have any difficulties: buff.ly/Kx6zpfE #PDAtrainee
It is day one of the Pharmacy Show 2025! If you are attending, be sure to check out our ‘Workforce Wellbeing’ session, which will cover what has driven the development of our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy and more 🫶! Learn more: buff.ly/Hr6fLaT
October 12, 2025 at 7:30 AM
It is day one of the Pharmacy Show 2025! If you are attending, be sure to check out our ‘Workforce Wellbeing’ session, which will cover what has driven the development of our Workforce Wellbeing Strategy and more 🫶! Learn more: buff.ly/Hr6fLaT
As part of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are promoting the #WalkForWellbeing campaign 👣. We are working in partnership with Pharmacist Support on their campaign, which aims to tackle loneliness in #pharmacy. Learn more and see how you can get involved: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As part of #WorldMentalHealthDay, we are promoting the #WalkForWellbeing campaign 👣. We are working in partnership with Pharmacist Support on their campaign, which aims to tackle loneliness in #pharmacy. Learn more and see how you can get involved: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, and to mark the day, we are encouraging #pharmacists to have their say and complete the PDA Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Survey. The results will help us to gauge the overall wellbeing of pharmacists in the UK and identify what support is required: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
October 10, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay, and to mark the day, we are encouraging #pharmacists to have their say and complete the PDA Workplace Wellbeing & Culture Survey. The results will help us to gauge the overall wellbeing of pharmacists in the UK and identify what support is required: buff.ly/Rz5NrWh
To mark #BreastCancerAwareness Month 2025, the #PDAnawp Network is encouraging #pharmacists to take part in Wear it Pink by sending a photo of themselves wearing pink to [email protected] by 5 October. The photos will be used to create a poster to help raise donations and awareness🩷: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
October 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
To mark #BreastCancerAwareness Month 2025, the #PDAnawp Network is encouraging #pharmacists to take part in Wear it Pink by sending a photo of themselves wearing pink to [email protected] by 5 October. The photos will be used to create a poster to help raise donations and awareness🩷: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
Next week, PDA staff will be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
September 30, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Next week, PDA staff will be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
PDA staff are proud to be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
September 25, 2025 at 6:16 PM
PDA staff are proud to be walking side by side with staff at Pharmacist Support on 7 October to launch the very first Walk for Wellbeing — tackling loneliness one step at a time 👣.
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
👉 Please support our Walk for Wellbeing by donating here: buff.ly/gJhvIpo
To mark #WorldPharmacistsDay, we reflect on our active involvement in the 83rd FIP World Congress of #Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held in Copenhagen from 31 August to 3 September 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/WuUxqGj
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
September 25, 2025 at 9:04 AM
To mark #WorldPharmacistsDay, we reflect on our active involvement in the 83rd FIP World Congress of #Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, held in Copenhagen from 31 August to 3 September 2025. Learn more: buff.ly/WuUxqGj
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses the many ways the #pharmacy sector is changing. He also outlines how #pharmacists can show up, support others and work together to advocate for change: buff.ly/KS5PNmO
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
September 21, 2025 at 8:00 AM
In the latest PDA blog, Director of Pharmacy Jay Badenhorst discusses the many ways the #pharmacy sector is changing. He also outlines how #pharmacists can show up, support others and work together to advocate for change: buff.ly/KS5PNmO
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today! buff.ly/2SKVnLo
The #PDAnawp Network will be taking part in the annual Wear it Pink campaign, taking place on 24 October 2025. The network is encouraging #pharmacists to get involved and raise money for a worthy cause buff.ly/JlRcPzP 🩷. Learn more: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
September 20, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The #PDAnawp Network will be taking part in the annual Wear it Pink campaign, taking place on 24 October 2025. The network is encouraging #pharmacists to get involved and raise money for a worthy cause buff.ly/JlRcPzP 🩷. Learn more: buff.ly/jNkKfsh
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3
Join the PDA NAWP Network today: buff.ly/blAUJq3