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Well’s decision to drop Covid isolation rules attracts political scrutiny

Scottish Government expects pharmacies to follow national guidance on self-isolation, says Yousaf.

13 May 2022

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Don't let secrets walk out the door

Key players regularly move around, whether to further careers, branch out or set up a business which rivals their former employer. But how can a pharmacy protect its confidential information when an employee leaves?

05 May 2022

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Working past 65: do's and don'ts

Those who use data and evidence to inform decisions stand a much better chance of staying out of an employment tribunal

04 May 2022

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Well Pharmacy tells staff they can come to work with Covid

Exclusive: Well staff told that isolating after a positive Covid test is now a personal choice.

26 Apr 2022

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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

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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

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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

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A pharmacy workforce fit for the future

The current situation in the pharmacy workforce demands a fresh solution, says the CCA's Malcolm Harrison

04 Mar 2022

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Disability at work

What pharmacy employers need to know about the Government's National Disability Strategy

04 Mar 2022

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Firing and rehiring

It's been slated in the press, but how does firing and re-hiring work

04 Mar 2022

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Firing and rehiring

It's been slated in the press, but how does firing and re-hiring work

04 Mar 2022

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No excuses on minimum wage

The law is clear – the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage must be paid appropriately. If they’re not, employers can expect regulatory trouble

03 Mar 2022

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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

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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

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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

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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

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