Commenting on Labour’s plans published today (Monday) for a mental health package for NHS and care staff, UNISON assistant general secretary Christina McAnea said: “Health and care staff…Read more…
The Wave
This week, on the first anniversary of the UK’s first lockdown, UNITElive is featuring some of the top stories we have covered on the pandemic and our members’ contributions, concerns and…Read more…
Heroes of the year – Unite phone buddies
Every day over the festive period, UniteLIVE will highlight a different ‘hero of the year’. Today we honour Unite retired members who are always there to help their communities. Back in May, we…Read more…
Helping us through the dark days
That’s why, in mental health awareness week, Unite health sector, which includes our psychologist members, have forwarded to us an ingenious four week calendar – complete with a different well-being…Read more…
True human cost of Covid-19
Unite workplace reps are at the forefront of dealing with the crisis at work across all sectors of the economy, and a report published this week based on a survey of nearly 1,400 Unite reps conducted…Read more…
Mental health tops workers’ lockdown worries
Dealing with employees’ mental health challenges on this scale is not going to be easy and Unite is calling on employers to take proactive and immediate action, following the call for workers to…Read more…
Safe Staffing Forum 2020: ‘You’re mad trying to be a nurse now’
Latest figures show that in England there are currently 43,000 nurse vacancies
The article Safe Staffing Forum 2020: ‘You’re mad trying to be a nurse now’ first appeared on the UNISON…Read more…
Young people are paying the price for youth centre closures, says UNISON
A generation of young people have been robbed of the safety net of youth centres
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Taking on loneliness
While Christmas is often a time of good cheer, for those who have lost loved ones, it’s anything but. A new survey from Age UK found that about 1.5m older people say Christmas is in fact the…Read more…
Burning the candle at both ends
Working excessive hours is making workers ill, damaging their relationship with loved ones, and putting themselves and the general public in danger. These were the conclusions and testimonies of the…Read more…
Unite launches gambling workplace charter
Unite has launched a workplace gambling charter, which has been created to provide a framework for employers and unions to assist workers who are having gambling problems. It is estimated that…Read more…
‘Profoundly disturbing’
A new survey of housing association workers has revealed an epidemic of work-related stress among staff who feel burned out, undervalued and poorly paid. The survey commissioned by Unite of…Read more…
‘People feel insecure’
Social justice will do more to improve people’s mental health than medication and therapy, the UN’s chief health envoy has said. Dr Dainius Pūras, the UN’s special rapporteur on health, spoke…Read more…
Piling on the pressure
Conference calls for support for workers and activists facing mental health issues
The article Piling on the pressure first appeared on the UNISON National site.Read more…
Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’
Goalkeeping giant who now works with troubled youngsters addresses local government conference
The article Neville Southall: ‘being a union rep is the best thing you can do’ first…Read more…
Not just a physical change
There’s been a lot of chatter around the menopause this week – on the BBC, in the papers. Chirpy ladies conversing about their hot flushes and brain fog – which to even get this previously…Read more…
Mental health: ‘Must top agenda’
It wasn’t until Davy McCord was hit in the head by his wife, wielding an iPad, that he knew he had to get help. “I was asleep but woke to find I had my hands around my wife’s throat. She…Read more…
Opening up about mental health
During World Mental Health Awareness week this week (May 13-19), figures have revealed that while mental ill health is a protracted problem plaguing society, the stigma surrounding it is slowly but…Read more…
Sleepless nights over cash fears?
Financial worries are fuelling working people’s mental health problems, according to a shocking new survey. A third of those polled reported suffering from mental ill health specifically…Read more…
Too stressed to work
Stress at work is on the rise, with more and more companies reporting an increase in stress-related absences, according to a new survey. Two-fifths of businesses said they have recorded a rise…Read more…