The agreements negotiated mean student nurses who are more experienced will be able to help where they can, be paid and have this work count towards their learning.
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‘Managers are bringing tea to us’: inside the 111 service during COVID-19
‘On Saturday, I got through 26 calls in six hours. And I think only three were non-coronavirus. Now it feels like a relief to get a non-COVID call.’
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Ban all evictions now
The government has reneged on its commitment to ban all evictions during coronavirus crisis The government announced that “as a … MoreRead more…
Coronavirus: your rights at work – UNISON advice as 24 March
Some really good advice from my union for all workers – If you work in or provide public services make sure you https://joining.unison.org.uk/join-unison-today/…
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Shopping centres, pubs and other businesses urged to provide free parking to NHS and care staff, says UNISON
Dave Prentis says move would help keep workers and patients safe
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The government must guarantee the means of life for those without the means
Great events make change possible, sometime inevitable. Johnson was elected with a working majority, Britain was going to leave the … MoreRead more…
Supporting our reps and members online
Union learning and organising services offers web-based training for reps and learning opportunities for members
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Key worker provisions welcome to ensure public services operate, says UNISON
Important to provide for those who look after us
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Coronavirus Bill must not force healthcare staff to the front line, says UNISON
Proper pay and protection needed for those who volunteer
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UNISON says thank you
UK’s biggest union publicly thanks members for tacking national emergency
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Schools move must help all parents in essential services
Government needs to work with unions to develop plan
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Blog: I’m proud of our members in a national emergency
Once again our public service workers are on the frontline fighting to keep our communities and our country safe and well – fighting, against the odds, to keep services running
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The government is making “a deadly mistake”
“Our message to countries continues to be: you must take a comprehensive approach. Not testing alone. Not contact tracing alone. … MoreRead more…
UNISON cancels annual health conference
NHS needs put before annual gathering
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Coronavirus guidance for NHS trusts and health staff published
Advice published to reassure staff and public but alert them on need for vigilance
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