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Construction workers, activists and campaigners gathered at the Building Worker statue on Tower Hill yesterday (28 April) for Unites annual International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) commemoration. Though workplace safety was the focus of the event, the importance of supporting mental health at work was raised again and again. Unite Regional Officer Mark Soave started the […]
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Health workers need proper support to cope with the pressures they face
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Health workers need proper support to cope with the pressures they face
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International Stress Awareness Week 2025 is currently happening (3rd – 7th November). The annual awareness raising event focuses on the impact that stress can have on mental and physical health, and the importance of stress management. This year the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is saying that it is “Time to act on work-related stress” […]
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A seemingly constant stream of bad news can be hard to avoid, and can have a negative impact on mental health, which is why the theme for today’s (October 10) World Mental Health Day 2025 is “Access to services”. The Mental Health Foundation says “This year’s theme is ‘access to services – mental health in […]
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Today is often called “Blue Monday”, due to a perception that it is the most depressing day of the year. However any day can be difficult for people struggling with their mental health, and, as The Samaritans point out, “feeling low isn’t just something that happens on Mondays or a random day in January”. It […]
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It’s TUC Young Workers’ Month and UNISON’s young members are using it to promote their campaign, Young Members’ Mental Health Matters!
The article Opinion: Why mental health matters for young workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
It’s TUC Young Workers’ Month and UNISON’s young members are using it to promote their campaign, Young Members’ Mental Health Matters!
The article Opinion: Why mental health matters for young workers first appeared on the UNISON National site.
On World Mental Health Day Unite is encouraging members to get involved with the United Minds Campaign. The theme for World Mental Health Day 2024 is “Mental health at work” and the Mental Health Foundation says “Work can have a huge impact on our mental health. It can be good for our mental health, giving […]
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. It is a chance to recognise the impact work can have on people’s mental health, but also look at the way Unite is supporting members through training. It’s a sobering fact – but construction workers are four times more likely to take their own life than workers in […]
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‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’
The article Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety first appeared on the UNISON National site.
‘Let’s commit to fostering a workplace where every woman feels valued’
The article Delegates support calls on wellbeing and health and safety first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Stigma around mental health still a major problem, survey finds
The article Mental health absences adding to NHS staffing crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.
Stigma around mental health still a major problem, survey finds
The article Mental health absences adding to NHS staffing crisis first appeared on the UNISON National site.
As #HeartUnions Week continues this week (February 12-16), today we take a further look at how Unite Education is leading the way with its popular mental health awareness courses for reps. In the story below, we hear from Luke Panesar, a rep who’s benefited from mental health courses, as well as Suz Muna, a Unite […]
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The government is showing a “worrying degree of complacency” when it comes to the issue of rural mental health according to the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) Committee in a statement this November.
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Unite delegate Alan Dobbie spoke in support of a composite on working hours and burnout on the second day of TUC Congress on Monday (September 11). Alan, a health worker, highlighted how he had begun work at the North Middlesex Hospital 26 years ago, and how as a frontline equalities rep, he’s seen the impact […]
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Unite policy conference held a spirited debate on Wednesday (July 12) about mental health support for Unite reps and activists, which conference agreed was an absolute necessity. Unite delegate Tom Queen (pictured above) moved the composite, highlighting a key part of the motions’ demand – counselling for reps as and when needed, paid for by […]
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Unite has raised the alarm over the looming closure of 40 mental health and wellbeing hubs that provide support for under pressure NHS staff. The warning comes as figures released on Thursday (June 29) show that NHS sickness absences have reached record highs, with mental health problems accounting for the biggest proportion of causes at […]
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The shadow minister for mental health celebrated NHS workers and laid out Labour’s vision for mental health
The article Rosena Allin-Khan shares Labour’s vision for mental health first appeared on the UNISON National site.