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RPS exec 'decides' to leave organisation after redundancy rumours

Pharmacy and membership director Robbie Turner will leave the RPS next week.

25 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PDA and CCA trade blows over pharmacist shortage claims

The two organisations have come to blows over the question of pharmacist shortages.

18 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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PCN pharmacists face confusion over their role

King's Fund report finds ARRS workers such as pharmacists face a lack of clarity.

11 Mar 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Survey reveals 'universal worsening' in working conditions

Many PDA members felt unsafe at work and unable to raise concerns with senior management.

28 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots 'pauses' plans to cut staff hours

Multiple presses ahead with reduction in opening hours but won't touch contracted working hours for now.

24 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Number of PCN pharmacists up 11pc in three months

There are now just under 3,000 FTE pharmacists working in primary care networks.

17 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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CCA claims sector is battling 'shortfall' of 3,000 pharmacists

CCA calculates shortage based on extrapolations from Health Education England survey.

09 Feb 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots urged to clarify if pharmacists can work elsewhere as it cuts hours

Some pharmacists are to have their hours cut by more than 10 per cent, the PDA claims.

24 Jan 2022 , 1 Min Article

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Boots and PDA agree 2pc plus lump sum pay deal

Settlement also sees improved benefits for those starting out and for pharmacist store managers.

20 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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PDA calls for pay rises 2.5pc higher than inflation at Lloyds

PDA Union submits its first pay claim on behalf of Lloyds employee pharmacists.

15 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacists reject second pay offer by 'very clear majority'

Increased chance of industrial action as new pay offer rejected by PDAU members at Boots.

09 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Boots pharmacists have until midnight to vote on 3.9pc pay increase

The company has made its final offer to Boots pharmacists in the 2021 pay proposal.

08 Dec 2021 , 1 Min Article

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LPCs and HEE launch pharmacy careers website

Career choices for pharmacists highlighted in new online resource.

19 Nov 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Pharmacy workforce 'crisis' will 'devastate local communities'

CCA warns that workforce migration to general practice will force pharmacies to close.

18 Nov 2021 , 2 Min Article

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Well gives out £700k in Covid 'thank you' payments

Well makes a second 'recognition payment' in October to thank staff for pandemic efforts.

11 Oct 2021 , 1 Min Article

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Employer bodies launch community pharmacy careers website

The Community Pharmacy Workforce Development Group has launched a website to promote careers in community pharmacy.

23 Sep 2021 , 1 Min Article

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