Pharmacists’ support service
APP2018 – Gary West PDL
Here at APP2018, AJP host Miranda is joined by Gary West from PDL. Gary is a professional officer within PDL’s Australia-wide incident support service, which run by, and for, member …
Charity night for pharmacist support service a ‘great success’
It was a wonderful night with people both young and old coming together, says PSS President Members of the Pharmacists’ Support Service (PSS) ran a charity dinner event on Wednesday …
Unsafe, stressed and overworked
A study has shone a spotlight on stress in the pharmacy profession— and found stress levels comparable to those experienced by other health professionals Half of Australia’s pharmacists are dissatisfied …
‘It’s a toxic draining job’: what pharmacists said
High workloads, deviation from acceptable professional practice and lack of support: they’re all issues highlighted by the stress survey The National Stress and Wellbeing Survey of Pharmacists, Intern Pharmacists and …
Changes to mandatory reporting rules underway
The AMA’s advocacy for changes to the current rules could potentially have a positive impact for pharmacists Federal, State and Territory health ministers have agreed to consult with practitioner and …
Crime is rising, readers say
Pharmacists believe violent crime against pharmacy is rising – but is it? A significant majority of pharmacists believe that violent crime is rising in the sector—including many who have not …
Poll: How have you been affected by violent crime?
Are violent crimes against pharmacies increasing? Crime is a problem for all sectors of retailing—whether that’s the everyday issue of “shrinkage” due to shoplifting, or the threat inherent in customer-facing …
Dealing with trauma in the workplace
A pharmacy staff member in Tasmania has been diagnosed with PTSD after being threatened during a recent robbery In October last year, Benjamin Robert Joseph entered Tasmanian pharmacy armed with …
Mental health and wellbeing in the pharmacy
How do you look after yourself, your colleagues and staff? Pressure seems to be mounting on all sides in the pharmacy space, for both owners and employees. It is important …
Take your own mental health advice: Pharmacists’ Support Service
In 2015 Mental Health Week runs from 4th to 10th October with World Mental Health Day occurring on Saturday 10th October, and the Pharmacists’ Support Service is encouraging pharmacists to …
Sigma supports the Pharmacists’ Support Service
Sigma has donated $2,500 to the Pharmacists’ Support Service. The donation is set to be put towards further training for the volunteer pharmacists who provide the service, as well as …
Pharmacists’ Support Service: donate before EOFY
As the end of the financial year approaches, the Pharmacists’ Support Service is reminding industry members that donations over $2 are tax deductible. No-one plans to need to seek support: …
