Rapid response nurse turned UNISON nursing officer Stuart Tuckwood has gone back to the wards to help out in the pandemic. And he’s making a video diary to share the experience
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There for You launches COVID-19 response fund
New fund will help members facing particular need because of the pandemic
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Volunteers help tackle the NHS equipment crisis
Former UNISON staffer Wavenie Jones has joined those who are turning their hands to producing scrubs for their local hospitals
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UNISON urges government to support universities properly
Support package announced yesterday by government doesn’t offer any new funds
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Newham Mayor update on Covid-19 to Labour members
Covid-19 impacts Newham more, 214 confirmed deaths & why community testing and contact tracing is keySo now we have the evidence, which I reported three weeks ago and since: ethnic minorities and those living in the most deprived neighbourhoods…Read more…
COVID-19: Black and female workers – more impacted than the rest
Inequalities emerging through the pandemic are chilling evidence to support UNISON’s demands on workplace rights and decent public services. We need them now
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Ramadan 2020
As the first week of Ramadan fasting comes to a close, UNISON has been working across regions to ensure Muslims members are supported during this important month
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UNISON welcomes move to pause VAT on PPE
Union had urged the government to cut VAT weeks ago, as care homes struggle to fund and access protective equipment for staff
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UNISON welcomes visa extension announcement
Home Office grants automatic extensions to health and care workers – and indefinite leave to remain to family of healthcare workers who die of COVID-19
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Newham Council joins minutes silence in honour of fallen key workers
Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz today led councillors, staff and officers of Newham Council in observing a minute’s silence.Mayor Rokhsana Fiaz today led councillors, staff and officers of Newham Council in observing a minute’s silence to honour the frontline NHS …Read more…
Remembering our key workers
“It was incredibly moving to see the entire nation fall silent and pay its respects”
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Lessons from living through COVID-19
When NEC member Mark Fisher started to feel ill, he didn’t realise it was the new coronavirus and that he was facing a frightening stay in hospital
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Hey guys!!! it’s Dettol o’clock!!!
The latest idiocy from the “leader” of the free world. The BBC reports that disinfectant firms have had to issue public warnings that people should not inject or drink their products to treat Covid-19.
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Care sector should look to the NHS for inspiration
We must grasp the chance to fix the broken care system
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Covid conspiracy theories – what’s a journalist to do?
‘It’s easy as journalists to feel a responsibility to people who are genuinely concerned, and seem to have found some “worrying evidence” that they want explored. The problem is that if you enter a…Read more…
#HelpNewham – delivering support to residents who are most in need.
#HelpNewham
The Council has launched #HelpNewham – a way of delivering support to residents who are most in need. If you are in one of the priority groups listed below or want to refer someone who is in need of support, please complete the form be…Read more…
Blog: your right to be safe from harm at work
As UNISON has been working hard for our members during the coronavirus crisis, I know that the issue of getting the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is the still the top priority for…Read more…
Baking for bin men: life as a refuse collector in COVID-19
‘To be honest, the public have been giving us better equipment than our employer’
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What do carers think of #ClapForCarers?
‘When the clapping dies down, UNISON will still be fighting for care workers to be properly treated: paid living wages, with proper job security and career structures.’
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Queen Elizabeth Park Walk – Sunday 19 April
This picture college is from yesterday when Gill and I went for our daily exercise by walking around Queen Elizabeth Park in Stratford. This is the former Olympic 2012 Park which I think I have not walked around the park for walking sake since 2012!