Scott Rutherford 🏳️‍🌈

Boots and the #PDAunion are pleased to confirm that from April 2025, there will be a pay increase for trainee #pharmacists in England and Northern Ireland. Learn more: buff.ly/3QnQTsA Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and Trainee Pharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

Our campaign for fair funding for MPharm students has taken a step towards success with the DHSC agreeing to work with NHS England. This will mean they will explore a unified, consistent policy for funding excess travel and accommodation costs for MPharm students on placements. Learn more: buff.ly/4iniIxl Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and Trainee Pharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

Pharmacists working at Superdrug, don’t miss the opportunity to have an independent voice at work by voting ‘YES’ to #PDAunion recognition. #104pharmacists or more must vote 'YES' for the PDA Union to be recognised by Superdrug. Don’t risk leaving it to others. buff.ly/3WFwKlh Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and #TraineePharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

For those due to sit the November 2024 assessment tomorrow, the team at the PDA would like to wish you the best of luck! We will continue to support you in every step of your career. #GoodLuck #PDAtrainee

Read the latest #PDAstudent newsletter! In this edition, read about how #pharmacy students at University College London had a stall to celebrate World #Pharmacist Day and learn more about your PDA NEC Representative. Learn more: buff.ly/4hv8QSg #StudentSaturdays Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and #TraineePharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

The November 2024 assessment takes place on Tuesday 12 November and now is the last chance for #PDAtrainee members to take advantage of our FREE revision programme. The programme includes practice revision questions, case studies, two one-hour timed mock exams, and more. Learn more and register today: buff.ly/4ebNXcN #TraineePharmacistThursday Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and #TraineePharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

PDA members working in the NHS are invited to attend a PDA member-exclusive event on 5 November from 7 pm to 8 pm. The event will inform members of the latest changes to Agenda for Change and how being active in the #PDAunion can support them and their fellow #pharmacist colleagues. Learn more and register today: buff.ly/3NDFweD Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and Trainee Pharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

Happy #RxTechDay to all #Pharmacy Technicians. Pharmacy Technicians are valued colleagues who work alongside #Pharmacists every day; they are often the friends, family and the fellow employees working together as a team. Thank you for all you do.

Read the latest PDA NHS Pharmacists' Newsletter for PDA members. In this issue learn about how to join the PDA Primary Care Network and a reduction of working hours for NHS staff in Scotland. Also read about the experiences of a trainee #pharmacist in the NHS. Learn more: buff.ly/4gxc8nt Not yet a member of the PDA? Join today. PDA membership is FREE to #PharmacyStudents and #TraineePharmacists! buff.ly/2SKVnLo

For the third year in a row, the #PDAlgbt Network was proud to take part in Manchester Pride 2024. This year’s theme was ‘Buzzin’ to be Queer – A Hive of Progress’. Network members, allies, PDA staff, and representatives from Pharmacist Support were in attendance on the day. Learn more: buff.ly/4efsRtT Not yet a #PDAlgbt Network member? Join today! Membership is FREE to #PDAtrainee and #PDAstudent members or £30 per year for non-PDA members: buff.ly/3qxrU7G

Have you just finished your #TraineePharmacist year? If so, we are asking you to share your experiences of your trainee year by completing our annual trainee survey. Your feedback will help us to continue to lobby on your behalf. Complete the survey by heading to you inbox today!

We know that not everyone is naturally assertive, so, we are hosting an assertiveness workshop on 13 August. This online workshop will cover, the difference between aggressive and assertive behaviour, the benefits of being an assertive person, and more: buff.ly/4dpN8wo

We condemn the recent violence that has been seen in UK towns and cities. It needs to stop. We are sending our support to all those who are dealing with the violent disorder firsthand, as well as any victims of violence. We stand united in having a zero tolerance of islamophobia and all forms of racism. We are calling on those that employ PDA members to ensure that they are communicating with those in locations where any conflict may occur and prioritise the health and safety of staff and patients. Learn more: buff.ly/46xEnOx

Whatever the result of their exam, pass or fail, there is the support of FREE PDA membership available for their next steps. If you know someone getting their results today who hasn't yet joined the PDA, please refer them here: the-pda.org/join/