Strategy Theatre

PDA members see the impact of racism at the frontline. In this panel event, members of the PDA BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) Network will discuss key trends in racism in pharmacy in relation to available data such as the NHS Workforce Race Equality Standard (WRES). They will then speak about how and why employers need to challenge and address racism wherever it is present and commit to having anti-racist workplaces. Attendees will learn how resources such as the PDA Anti-Racist Pharmacy Toolkit are critical to ensure that racism can be driven out of their working environment.

A rotational programme was set up in 2023 which allows pharmacists in their early years to work across acute and specialist Trusts in Liverpool. Programmes such as this ensure we create a flexible workforce for the future who feel competent and confident to care for a variety of healthcare concerns. This session will provide an overview of benefits to pharmacists rotating through the programme and the practical challenges.

In England, where over one billion prescription items are dispensed annually, a healthcare system oriented towards sustainability is likely to yield long-term benefits in care outcomes.

As an organisation, the GHP are committed to promoting equality, valuing diversity and being inclusive in all our work. We are also committed to supporting our members to ensure they work in an environment where these values are truly honoured, lived and upheld. We believe that we must all strive to make inclusivity and collaboration a part of our everyday practice, so we developed the GHP Inclusivity Checklist to support pharmacy teams, groups and meetings.

Purpose: • To establish a clear and structured pathway for career development and competency enhancement within NCHA. Why it is important to set out a framework: • Ensures consistent and transparent career progression. • Aligns individual growth goals • Enhances employee satisfaction and retention across all homecare Who we are collaborating with: • Skills for Health • External experts and NCHA members with key skills Framework and Timelines to completion • Phases Outcomes expected: • Homecare company engagement and use • Improved competency levels across all Homecare companies • Enhanced employee engagement and performance. Learning Outcomes to date: • To discuss progress so far and challenges