Chair of the the union’s health service group, Roz Norman, reminds delegates of successful track record of standing up for health members
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‘Solidarity with health and care workers in Gibraltar’
Unite leader Sharon Graham has called on Gibraltar’s government to step up for the Rock’s health and care workers in a solidarity message supporting a rally against poor working conditions and…Read more…
Recovery assistants in Sheffield win much-needed pay uplift
The pay uplift comes as a result of a campaign to get the low paid care workers re-banded to better reflect their role
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Putting the local into reducing health inequalities
While national strategies are essential in reducing health inequalities, we need to emphasise local action. This week the Scottish Government statistics division published its long-term…Read more…
Disable Inequality: How to challenge disability discrimination
This is UNISON’s year of the disabled worker and the union is launching a new campaign to help members challenge disability discrimination in the NHS
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It’s time to vote for your Health Heroes of 2022
Help to celebrate the wider healthcare workers that support our NHS and help raise awareness of their vital contributions
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NHS staff-shortage crisis needs more than a quick Omicron fix, says UNISON
Employers are using desperate measures to cope with desperate times. But stretching dwindling numbers every thinner cannot solve this staffing crisis.
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Health Heroes: Nominations now open to find this year’s winners
The awards celebrate NHS workers who work tirelessly, day-after-day, to keep our health and care services running
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Healthcare assistants band together over pay
At health conference, UNISON launches a new campaign to make sure healthcare assistants are rewarded, respected and recognised
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Blog: Why the Health and Care Bill is so important
There is currently an opportunity to drive out the principles of privatisation, stop the fragmentation and improve how our NHS is run
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Blog: Call 999 – the terrifying crisis in the ambulance service
We need them when things are at their worst, but demand on paramedics has been increasing, recently hidden by the pandemic. How can our first responders be helped?
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Government’s treatment of NHS staff is disgraceful
Just as NHS staff thought ministers were at last to announce the pay rise they’ve more than earned, hopes have been cruelly dashed
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One Voice
Joint statement on health and care staff wellbeing.
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UNISON joins campaign to optimise AHP support workers
Trade unions and professional bodies come together to support the role of allied health professional workers
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Vote for a Voice for Health Workers – Pat, James, Gordon and Michelle
Vote for a Voice for Members Health Team, Pat Heron, James Anthony,Gordon Mckay and Michelle England. UNISON NEC elections. Ballot papers will be sent to home address of all members from May 4.
Pensions update for ODP’s
UNISON’s Pensions Unit for Members has been assisting some of our ODP members with Special Class Status (SCS) claims.
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Our Health Heroes: celebrating COVID contributions
The annual Our Health Heroes campaign shines a light on the extraordinary efforts of thousands of healthcare support staff who keep the health service running
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‘Building a better tomorrow’
Unite members seeking employment opportunities in the post-Brexit, post-Covid economy will be strongly considering moving into engineering and manufacturing, as well as health and education, new…Read more…
Immigration health surcharge (IHS) reimbursement service
Are you eligible for an Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) reimbursement?
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Health and Care Workers Covenant
The pandemic has seen many key workers going far beyond their contract of employment to keep services running. That is particularly the case for health and care workers who have worked…Read more…