I work with people who have memory problems. I’m a community psychiatric nurse so I go to the homes of people who have Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia.
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MPs warned of short-termist threat to NHS support roles
NHS needs top operate as one team in the interests of joined-up, high-quality patient care
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♡ UNISON: it stands up for the whole NHS team
Annette is a medical secretary in Scotland who loves that UNISON stands up for the whole NHS
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UNISON signs emergency services mental heath initiative
Union pledges support for initiative to reduce mental health discrimination and support blue-light workers in England
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Zero. Nothing. Zilch. That’s not an offer, it’s an insult
Strike action is never taken on a whim – but sometimes it’s the only option when every other avenue has been exhausted.
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♡ UNISON: it brought me out of my shell
I spend my days talking to members of the public on the phone, answering their queries on environmental issues, from planning and environmental health to housing repairs like a broken toilet
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Staff to strike in further education colleges on 24 February
Members of the University and College Union (UCU) and UNISON in further education colleges in England will be taking strike action on Tuesday 24 February in a row over pay. Staff are angry that the…Read more…
♡ UNISON: recognising the members who keep us all safe
Health and safety rep of the year awards highlight key work of union and our reps
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♡ UNISON: it encouraged me to become the person I am
‘UNISON has backed me up … has encouraged me to become the person I am’
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♡ UNISON: because we fight for equal pay
‘Work with us, in partnership with employers rather than as adversaries, to close the gender pay gap’
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♡ UNISON: it’s there to back you up
UNISON is a group of people having the same interests and the same cause
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♡ UNISON: the union helped me be the person I knew I was
‘I am moved to tears and utterly overwhelmed by your support. Thank you’
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Black members pledge to keep up the fight for equality and justice
“In these tough time, it’s more important than ever to not let the fight against racism fall off the agenda.” That was the message from general secretary Dave Prentis as he addressed UNISON’s Black…Read more…
Suspension of planned privatisation of cancer services in Staffs
The news today (Tuesday) that the threatened privatisation of NHS cancer services in Staffordshire has been put on hold has been welcomed by UNISON. But the union is urging health bosses to drop the…Read more…
Help halt the government attack on housing
New UNISON briefing on government’s Housing and Planning Bill highlights risks and offer advice on what you can do
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♡ UNISON: union members made my workplace great
As a library assistant my job is to be the first point of contact for people who come in to use the services – I look after the book stock, order new books, transfer books, advise parents on what…Read more…
UNISON disappointed by job cuts at British Gas
Commenting on the announcement today (Tuesday) that 500 jobs are to go at British Gas, UNISON General Secretary Dave Prentis said: “It is disappointing that British Gas are cutting yet more jobs…Read more…
♡ UNISON: the union helped me when I was accused of a crime
I first got involved with UNISON because I had a workplace issue; I was accused of stealing something from the organisation I used to work at
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♡ UNISON: being part of UNISON is like being part of a family
You have three loves: your family, your partner, and then the movement that you would do anything for
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♡ UNISON: the union got me through a difficult time
My job is to support people with learning difficulties to live in the community independently.
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